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Should I Get a Holster With a Thumb Break?
The concern about a thumb break or retention device is another of the more common questions that we are asked here at Gunner’s Alley. And, given the state of things, it’s a legitimate question. Here’s how we usually address it: The decision to utilize a thumb break (also called a retention strap, snap strap, etc.) […]
Finding a Holster for a Pistol That is New to the Market
Anytime a new pistol is released to the market and it begins to sell, there’s usually a frenzied attempt to locate a holster for it. Sometimes it takes some time for holster makers to “jump on the bandwagon” and start producing holsters for the new models. To fully understand why it can take some time […]
CCW Holder Stops Would Be Bank Robber
While I certainly don’t want to promote the fact that someone was injured, it is worth mentioning situations where a law abiding CCW permit holder is able to stop crime or some kind of violence. The media seems quick to report all the “bad” things associated with CCW, so let’s be fair and promote some […]
New Study Indicates More CCW Permits Means Less Murders
A recently released study by Mark Gius, a Quinnipiac University economist, provides data that suggests a distinct relationship between the number of concealed carry permits issues in a state and the number of murders within that same state. The study is called “An examination of the effects of concealed weapons laws and assault weapons bans […]
The Precarious Relationship Between Mental Health and Gun Ownership
Unless you’ve been living under a rock over the last few years, you’ve probably seen or read about the on-going debate in gun control that focuses on the issue of mental health and gun ownership. The gist of the issue involves a movement to tie mental health records into the background process in order to […]
NJ Requires BB & Pellet Guns to be Registered
In the ever growing fight over gun control, there comes a time when laws and regulations become almost comical, and the state of NJ has now reached that point. I was reading through some gun related info, and saw that the state of NJ is now requiring BB guns and pellet guns to be licensed […]
Is a Snubby Revolver the Best Choice for CCW?
Is a snub nose .38 Special the best choice for CCW? Not always. Read on for an opinion laced with experience.
Don Hume PCCH IWB Holster
With Don Hume currently offering 6 different IWB holster models, we routinely see and are asked questions about one of the holster models called the PCCH. The PCCH (which is an acronym for Preferred Concealment Carry Holster) is considered, by Don Hume, to be the flagship IWB holster model that they offer. Customers are always […]
State of Utah Issued Over 500K CCW Permits
State of Utah issues over 500,000 CCW permits. To find out more about the larger number of permits and why, read on.
MTR Slimline Tuckable IWB Holster
While MTR Custom Holsters isn’t a really well known brand yet, I predict that that will continue to grow as more and more shooters are exposed to their products. MTR is really a blend of a holster production processes as they offer custom made holsters on a time frame that you typically see with production […]