Holsters & Carry

IWB (inside-the-waistband) rides inside your pants against your body, offering better concealment but a tighter, sometimes less comfortable fit. OWB (outside-the-waistband) sits on your belt outside your clothing — more comfortable for extended wear and a faster draw, but much harder to conceal under regular clothing.

Carry laws vary significantly by state and even by locality, covering permits, open vs. concealed carry, and where firearms are prohibited. This isn't legal advice — check your state attorney general's office or a local law enforcement resource before carrying, and again before traveling across state lines with a firearm.

Yes. Adding a red dot sight or weapon light changes the gun's height and sometimes its width, and a standard holster molded for the bare gun usually won't accommodate it — or worse, won't fully cover the trigger guard. Buy a holster specifically listed as compatible with your exact gun-plus-accessory combination.

Retention level (often labeled Level I, II, III) describes how many separate actions are needed to draw the gun — a thumb-break strap, a locking hood, and so on. Range and everyday carry holsters often use passive friction-fit retention; duty and higher-risk carry situations often call for active retention with a manual release.