How to Adjust a Kydex Holster - Tips From a Navy SEAL Firearms Instructor

This guide details how to properly adjust the passive retention on an inside-the-waistband concealed carry holster. The key takeaway is to always test and adjust retention with the holster on your belt and firearm inserted, as the pressure from the belt significantly impacts how tight the holster feels. This prevents over-tightening and ensures a safe, efficient draw.

This video demonstrates the installation of the We The People Holsters IWB Holster Foam Backer, designed to enhance comfort for Every Day Carry (EDC). The foam backer attaches via adhesive to the body-side of a Kydex holster, providing a softer contact point against the body. The process is straightforward, focusing on improving the user experience of concealed carry equipment.

This review covers the CrossBreed ARMOR Kydex holster, specifically designed for the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 10mm. The presenter highlights its minimalist design, strength, compatibility with suppressor height sights and optics, and comfortable all-day wear. The holster features a steel clip, adjustable cant, and retention screws, and is made in the USA with a lifetime warranty.

This video showcases specialized holsters designed for the Smith & Wesson .500 Magnum, emphasizing their capability for concealed carry despite the firearm's immense power. It highlights both Inside-the-Waistband (IWB) and Outside-the-Waistband (OWB) options, detailing features like modularity, QD attachments, and comfortable lining, positioning them as solutions for extreme self-defense scenarios.

This video explains how to adjust the clip height on Inside-the-Waistband (IWB) holsters to optimize firearm access and concealment. Lowering the clips raises the firearm for easier drawing, while raising the clips lowers it for better concealment. The presenter advises experimenting to find the best balance for individual comfort and carry needs.

Lena Miculek, a seasoned firearms instructor, reviews five budget concealed carry holsters purchased from Temu. She emphasizes that while some holsters may hold a firearm, none of the tested products met her standards for safety, reliability, or consistent performance. Miculek strongly advises against using these cheap holsters, highlighting the critical importance of a secure trigger guard and reliable retention for safe concealed carry, recommending investing in quality Kydex holsters instead.

This guide details the front sight focus technique taught by Chris Sajnog, a retired Navy SEAL and firearms instructor. It emphasizes the importance of intense focus on a marked front sight post for achieving pinpoint accuracy, drawing parallels to Navy SEAL sniper training. The method involves creating a visual anchor on the sight and training the eye to ignore distractions, ultimately leading to effortless precision.

This guide details the proper pistol grip technique taught by retired Navy SEAL Sniper Instructor Chris Sajnog. It emphasizes treating the pistol as an extension of the body and achieving a solid grip to manage recoil effectively. Key steps include high hand placement, arm-to-barrel alignment, and proper support hand canting. Sajnog also debunks common myths about trigger finger placement and stresses the importance of 100% grip strength for consistent performance.

This guide details Chris Sajnog's approach to achieving accurate shooting through mastering front sight focus. It emphasizes training the mind to prioritize sight alignment and training the eyes to maintain a clear front sight picture, even against natural eye movements. Sajnog advocates for a Center Mass Hold for superior accuracy.

This guide, taught by retired Navy SEAL Chief Chris Sajnog, details the Modified Isosceles shooting stance. It emphasizes finding your Natural Point of Aim, utilizing bone support over muscle tension, and proper body positioning for stability and recoil management. The principles are shown to be consistent for both pistol and carbine use.