Should you buy a $20 holster?

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 review covers the Nanorroni PCC conversion kit for Glock pistols, specifically demonstrating its use with a Glock 19X. The kit transforms a handgun into a pistol carbine, significantly improving stability and target acquisition speed. It is compatible with a wide range of Glock models and offers features like an integrated magazine holder and an optic mounting platform.

This video from Tenicor, featuring instructor Jeff, directly addresses the value proposition of premium holsters over budget options. It emphasizes that equipment choice should align with user tactics and skill level. For those prioritizing performance, comfort, retention, and concealment, investing in a higher-quality holster like the Tenicor Certum3 is presented as a worthwhile expenditure, contrasting with the minimal cost of cheaper alternatives.

This video discusses the debate around glossy versus matte firearm finishes for concealed carry. The speaker argues that finish reflectivity does not equate to quality and that modern finishes differ primarily in metal preparation. While a matte top strap is recommended to prevent glare affecting sight picture, other parts of the gun's reflectivity are less critical for carry.

This video explores various concealed carry holsters, with the speaker favoring Inside the Waistband (IWB) holsters featuring neoprene-backed designs for comfort and concealment. While acknowledging the trade-offs in comfort and concealment for different holster types (IWB vs. OWB, Kydex vs. leather), the discussion highlights user preferences for brands like Alien Gear, Lobo, Galco, Bianchi, and Urban Carry. The consensus leans towards comfort and effective concealment as primary factors in selecting the 'best' holster, with individual needs and firearm types influencing the final choice.

This analysis from Active Self Protection, featuring law enforcement veteran Mike Willever, details a critical incident where a suspect attempted to disarm an officer. The video emphasizes the paramount importance of active retention holsters and the justified use of deadly force tactics, including strikes and leverage, to survive such an attack. It highlights that a disarming attempt escalates the situation to a deadly force encounter, necessitating a relentless fight for survival.

This video demonstrates an advanced self-defense technique for surviving an armed robbery. An expert instructor showcases how to de-escalate, comply to create a distraction, and execute a rapid concealed draw from an Appendix (AIWB) position to neutralize the threat. The demonstration highlights weapon retention and close-quarters combat proficiency.

This guide, presented by Jeff from Tenicor, outlines five common mistakes new concealed carriers make. It emphasizes choosing appropriate holsters and belts, selecting suitable clothing, finding a balance between firearm size and shootability, and carrying with a round in the chamber. The advice focuses on practical application and safety for everyday carry.

This guide details safe reholstering techniques for appendix carry, emphasizing visual control and body positioning to prevent self-injury. Expert Jeff from Tenicor, with over 25 years of daily carry experience, demonstrates the 'muzzle wedge' method, crucial for appendix inside-the-waistband (AIWB) holsters. The advice is geared towards intermediate carriers looking to refine their safety protocols.

This guide outlines the four universal firearms handling rules, emphasizing their critical importance as they are 'written in blood' due to past tragedies. The rules are: 1. All guns are always loaded. 2. Never point a gun at anything you're not willing to shoot or destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target. 4. Be sure of your target and what's behind and beyond it. The video, presented with authoritative instruction from a professional instructor, also touches on the 'Be Polite' rule and the distinction between universal safety rules and specific range protocols.