Wrong. Before you show off the new holster to all your friends, you’ll need to spend a day or so breaking it in. This is essential for safety and to improve draw time. You might notice that many of these tips are in line with the general treatment guidelines of leather holsters.

On a side note, if you buy a plastic holster, you probably already realize that there’s no need to break it in. Many gun holsters nowadays are made to fit the pistol you already own. There’s no breaking-in period of which to concern you.

DO make sure your gun is completely unloaded before trying any of the following suggestions.DON’T wet or try to remold the holster.DON’T use neatsfoot oil. This makes the holster too soft, inhibiting your drawing abilities.DO sport your holster and handgun around the house with the belt you plan on wearing.DON’T keep your firearm away from its holster. When it’s not in use, the firearm should be tucked inside its holster counterpart at night.DON’T give your holster a bath! If you do want to clean it, be sure not to soak it.DO use your hands to firmly stretch the leather.
]]> http://concealed-carry-holsters.net/tips-for-breaking-in-a-gun-holster/feed/ 0 http://concealed-carry-holsters.net/where-will-you-need-your-gun/ http://concealed-carry-holsters.net/where-will-you-need-your-gun/#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:46:44 +0000 Admin http://concealed-carry-holsters.net/where-will-you-need-your-gun/ Good article from my friend Tom Givens at RangeMaster in Memphis:
Many, many people, including some who should know better, mistakenly believe that your home is the most likely place for one to need to use a defensive firearm. To me, this premise is obviously incorrect, so why do so many people believe it?The answer is simple. Whether you read the newspaper, search the internet, or watch TV news, most of the legitimate self defense stories occur in the defender’s home. Since most of the defensive incidents you become aware of happened in the defender’s home, you begin to become convinced that the home is where most attacks take place. There is a ridiculously easy explanation for why the home is so overrepresented in these reports.According to various studies, about half of the households in the United States contain firearms. So, when at home, 50% of the US population has access to guns. Conversely, only 3% of the population has a handgun carry permit, so the vast majority of the US population does not have access to firearms when away from the home. Duh….. If you don’t have access to a firearm when attacked, you will not be able to defend yourself with a firearm. So, the only reason the majority of successful defensive gun uses occur in the home is that is the only place most people have access to a gun. Simple.In fact, you are far more likely to be attacked in a life-threatening manner away from home. Thus, one should be armed whenever one is away from home. That is the purpose of a carry permit and skill with a personal sidearm—the sidearm is the weapon carried away from home. To illustrate, here are some statistics from the United States Department of Justice, looking at Robbery Locations for the year 2007:Street- 43.8% Commercial- 13.9%Residence- 15.2%Banks- 2.1%Gas station- 2.6%Miscellaneous- 16.8%.So, you are almost three times as likely to be robbed on the street than at home, and in the home only accounts for 1 robbery in 6. Similar patterns exist for rape, aggravated assaults, etc. In fact, good locks, an alarm system, and proper lighting can reduce your risk of violent crime at home to very low levels.Once you leave your home, though, you have no control over such items. The one thing you can control is having your emergency safety equipment with you, so you can respond to emergencies that occur away from home.Remember, the gun you left at home won’t help you anywhere else.Posted byMichael Baneat10:28 AM

The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a Connecticut man, Peter Kuck's, "stake in the firearm license is a liberty interest tied to the right to bear arms recognized by state law." Here's the whole decision at the Volokh Conspiracy. The decision means that states who drag their feet or require a high level of jumping through hopes to grant or renew a concealed weapons permit may be open to Constitutional challenge. As Sebastian at Snowflakes in Hell notes, the Second Circuit encompasses New York City with its Sullivan Law, specifically designed to slwo and stymie firearms ownership.

If we receive the decision we hope for in McDonald early this summer, you can be sure the Sullivan Law is next in the legal sights.

Sebastian also notes that Arizona has moved one step closer to permitlessly carry. As one of my commenters (who are really smart, I might add!) noted recently, we should all be movng toward permitless carry, concealed and open. I agree that permitless carry is closer to my reading of the Second Amendment (which, of course, doesn't matter in the slightest).

GunsAmerica, the huge firearms sales site, recently published an article on the state of the gun blogosphere, which concluded that all in all we're doing just fine. Nice list of the 20 gun blogs not to miss (which includes this one). Read the whole thing. OI also suggest stopping by Farmer Frank James blog, Corn, Beans Spent Brass, an Empty Page and a Deadline, on his feral hog apocalypse hunting trip...darned interesting! Good job, Frank.

And finally a sad point. The venerable firearms manufacturer Marlin will close it's doors.
Workers at the Marlin Firearms Co. in Connecticut say they've been told the 140-year-old company will close next year and all 265 employees will lose their jobs.Workers at the North Haven company say they learned about the closure plans Thursday. They told local news media layoffs will begin in May and the company will close by June 2011.My good friend John Snow over at the Gun Shots blog from OUTDOOR LIFE puts it this way:
For people like me, whose first image of a deer rifle was a lever gun, this is a black day. The virtues of a lever gun are many—they are handy, elegant, effective and, from the perspective of a gun nut, have great histories and are interesting examples of industrial design. It is discouraging to think that they can’t be produced in such a way as to be profitable—especially in light of the some of the advances Marlin achieved in partnership with Hornady Ammunition in recent years.I think there are a number of factors at work here. First, the Obama Bubble — which Jim Shephard over at The Shooting Wire is discussing today — sucked a lot of "gun money" out of the economy...that is, a large portion of potential gun buyers' discretionary income for the at the very least the rest of 2010 has been spent. A lions share of that money went to black rifles, with handguns close behind. Nothing wrong with that...in a consumer society the buyer "votes" with his or her wallet.

The is a brush gun, a carbine version of the Marlin Model 60; it holds 13-rounds of .22 long rifle in the tubular magazine.

It has been a good long time since this rifle has potted a big red squirrel. Times change, we all will pass on and the memories of days afield will die with us. Today many gray haired kids chewed over memories that had a bit of a sorrowful aftertaste. According to the AP, Marlin Firearms is closing its Connecticut plant with a loss of 265 American jobs. Perhaps it is not as dire as it sounds; the AP story does say that Marlin Firearms is moving manufacturing to a yet unmanned state.
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Either way, you spend a significant amount of time in that location. There’s probably no other place you’d like to feel safer (well, aside from your bed).

That’s why Wolverine Holsters created an under-the-desk holster. Just install this bad boy under any flat surface, and concealed protection will be right at your fingertips without having to actually having to wear a holster while seated.

Despite its name, the under-the-desk holster can be installed in various locations including kitchen cabinets, closets, on a wall, in vehicles like big rigs or “virtually everywhere.” Wolverine suggests this holster for businessmen and women, homeowners, store clerks, truck drivers and police.

You should probably get clearance from your boss though before bringing your pistol to work, that is, unless you work for the mob. Then it should probably be OK.

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The movie tripped off a lot of threads about whether shotguns could be suppressed. Apparently, the answer is yes, especially in Europe. Consider HushPower, who makes this natty O/U (and, no, it's not available here):

A Ruger Vaquero revolver made between the years of 1993 - 2005, often called an “old Vaquero,” is slightly larger than a Colt Single Action Army revolver. “Old Vaquero” revolvers were built to safely handle the higher pressure .45 Colt hunting ammunition (such as the loads from Buffalo Bore); the cylinder walls are thicker than are those of the Colts and clones.  A “new Vaquero” revolver produced from 2005 to the present has dimensions closer to that of the Colt Single Action Army revolver and is NOT for use with the hot hunting loads.

Unlike the Colt style single action revolvers which must be carried with the hammer down on an empty chamber, the “old” and “new” Vaquero revolvers are safe to carry with all six cylinder-chambers loaded; Ruger single action revolvers have a transfer bar firing pin system designed to make them “drop safe.” Some veteran six-gunners still only load Ruger Vaquero and Ruger Blackhawk revolvers with five cartridges; old safety habits run deep.

My great dreams and expectations sometimes never bear fruit; I have had no great outdoor adventures with this gun at my side, it never served as a kit gun of any sort, nor has it ever been a hunting companion. It is 1994 vintage, an “old Vaquero” purchased new, and has since seen a good deal of use, all of which has been at indoor ranges. It is what I shoot when I want to do something different. Over the years, quite a number of folks have asked me to take them out and let them shoot this “cowboy gun.” I also bring the Vaquero along when someone asks to shoot this derringer. Even with standard pressure cartridges, firing the .45 Colt is a moving experience.

Nowadays many folks are asking about using a single action revolver for self-defense. For personal defense, would I choose this revolver above all other available handguns? No. For personal defense, would I use this revolver if nothing else were available? Yes.  IMHO, there are obvious reasons why the U.S. military and law enforcement agencies moved from single action revolvers to double action revolvers and then on to high-capacity semi-autos. Still, if someone wants to carry a cowboy gun for personal defense that is his or her business, not mine. Heck, some folks participating in Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) via the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) events look to be very proficient shooters. More power to them.

Once you have a concealed carry weapon selected, really think about what you want out of a holster. Are you looking for something with all-day comfort? Is keeping your weapon hidden most important to you? Or is competing with the likes of Howard Darby at the top of your list?

Sure, it’d be nice to find a combination of all three. However, figuring out what quality you need the most will help.

Once you decide, figure out where that holster should go. Do you want something to clip on to a gun belt or to a jeans pocket? Would you like to rock a Miami Vice-style shoulder holster? There are also ankle holsters, though many don’t prefer this type of holster because it greatly reduces your draw time.

In the video below, pd4cary shows off his personal collection of concealed carry holsters. With belt holsters, two- and three-slot holsters and outside-the-waistband holsters, he explains the good, bad and ugly of each. His favorite? The inside-the-waistband holster even though “it’s not as comfortable as other kinds.”

For those not familiar with laser grips, they are a simple device that goes on your gun handle and replaces your factory grip. When you turn on the activation button, the grip emits a red laser beam that will help your aim and fire time. The light is typically positioned on the right panel of the gun handle. Generally, grips are made out of compact rubber or a plastic polymer material.

Laser grips provide a number of benefits, especially if you’re just in training. It will also help you pinpoint a fast-moving target even in a low-light situation. And if you’re shooting from a strange angle, you’ll have a better chance of hitting your target with a laser grip.

There also lasers called laser sights that are placed on the top or near the barrel of the gun. Some people prefer grips over sights because they can still easily holster their gun when using the grip. When you install a laser sight on your handgun, you might have to buy a new holster specifically for laser sights.

Selling lasers systems since 1994, Crimson Trace is the most recognized name in . The grips are said to be able to approximate the point of impact at 50 feet away.

Five national champions were crowned last weekend at the third annual IDPA Indoor Nationals. The three-day competition in Springfield, Mass., drew more than 250 gun professionals with some of the biggest names in shooting participating.

Not only did Team EOTAC’s Robert Vogel win the Enhanced Service Pistol title and the High Law Enforcement title, he also posted the fastest time of the match. Vogel, a law enforcement officer from Wapakoneta, Ohio, scored 144.85, beating out Team Glock’s Dave Sevigny, by 22.32 points. According to EOTAC, this marks this the third year in a row Vogel has finished ahead of Sevigny to claim the top score.

“I am extremely proud of Bob Vogel’s performance at the Indoor Nationals,” said Fernando Coelho, EOTAC’s founder and president, in a prepared statement. “It’s not easy being a full-time police officer and getting the time off to compete in our shooting sports. Vogel continues to show just how dedicated he is to our shooting sports community and how talented he is as a shooter.”

This year’s competition had 12 stages with names like “The Barbershop II,” which includes an actual barber cape to slow down reaction time, and “Witness Unprotected.” These videos take you through selected courses of the shooting competition, so you can see the setup and challenges that competitors faced. Along with sets and props, the lighting was altered for every stage to provide an extra challenge.

Here are the full results from the 2010 IDPA Indoor National Championship:

CDP Champion: David Olhasso Master 158.35 (31) ESP Champion: Robert Vogel Master 144.85 (29) SSP Champion: Dave Sevigny Master 167.17 (68) ESR Champion: Jerry Miculek Master 188.18 (44) SSR Champion: Josh Lentz Master 201.24 (55) High Senior: Scott Warren ESP – Master 197.47 (95) High Lady: Randi Rogers SSP – Master 200.33 (63) High Law Enforcement: Robert Vogel ESP – Master 144.85 (29) High Press: Bryce Towsley CDP – Marksman 404.68(125) High Industry: David Olhasso CDP – Master 158.35 (31) High International: Hans Silbitzer SSP – Master 239.28(104) High Military: Elliott Peterson SSP – Master 199.87 (75) Most Accurate: Dan Burwell SSP – Master 170.48 (27)