Holster: How to choose the right support for your weapon?

During an intervention, it is necessary to minimize risks as much as possible and be in good condition to carry out the mission. This is why the choice of equipment is very important. We are focusing today on a very important weapon accessory: the holster, the equipment that will allow you to carry a weapon safely.

We will discover how to choose it properly, whether for military use, for the police or the gendarmerie.

Table of Contents:

• Belt holster VS thigh holster
• Shoulder holster
• Adapt your equipment to your job

Comfort is one of the main points to consider. Indeed, equipment that you will keep all day should not bother you, regardless of the situation! The belt holster is the most suitable for movements. It will not risk bothering you if you have to run, climb an obstacle...

However, it is in terms of ergonomics that the belt holster finds its limit. Indeed, it is more instinctive to draw your weapon lower thanks to a thigh holster because it is located at hand height. This is a detail that is very important in emergency and stressful situations. Moreover, it helps lighten the belt which can weigh several kilos depending on the different professions and equipment.

The shoulder holster has, like the others, advantages and disadvantages. Even though it is less used than the others, it addresses an important issue: weapon concealment. The shoulder holster is indeed the best way to avoid making your weapon obvious.

This is the weak point of the thigh holster because while it is more ergonomic and more accessible for the user, it is also more accessible to a potential attacker.

It is much more complicated for an attacker to access the weapon when using a shoulder holster. It can in certain situations be worn under clothing and completely conceal the weapon. However, it is not suitable for all situations. For example, the bulletproof vest and the shoulder holster are not compatible. It therefore cannot be used by everyone.

Certain models of discreet holster belts can also allow perfect weapon concealment and adapt to the majority of equipment, which gives them versatility of use. These are the models that are most commonly found. They are notably often worn for civilian missions.

Ultimately, there is no perfect holster. It is your missions and your job that define which equipment to choose. For patrol missions, the belt holster and the shoulder holster are the most suitable but during major interventions, with heavy and bulky equipment, it seems necessary to have a thigh holster. It can be interesting to choose several holsters in order to adapt according to the missions. You will find all this equipment on the vetsécurité.com website!