From Fringe Vests to Firearm Holsters: The Story of Galco
This video details the founding of Galco by Richard Gallagher in 1969, initially creating leather goods for the hippie movement. A pivotal moment occurred when a Chicago police officer commissioned a holster, leading to the development of the iconic horizontal shoulder holster known as the 'Jackass Rig'. The company's popularity surged in the 1980s due to its prominent feature on the TV show 'Miami Vice', prompting a name change to Galco (Great American Leather Company).













