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[HOLSTER REVIEW] Osborn Holsters OWB Slim
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People are picky about their holsters. Concealed carriers are picky about very nearly everything, and with good reason — if any part of their carry set up doesn’t work, they might not be able to react swiftly and safely when they need to. In an attempt to keep our readers up-to-date with the latest and…
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![Shooting the Springfield Armory 911 .380 Pistol [SHOT Show 2018 Range Day]](https://imagedelivery.net/sbm_lYeJbALkepJgtmRD5w/concealednation.org/2018/01/911c.jpg/w=1200,h=600)
The first reaction by many gun nuts when Springfield Armory announced their new 911 .380 pistol: they copied the SIG P238! And for good reason. The 911 is a dead ringer for SIG’s miniaturized 1911-esque single action micro-compact semi. Springfield made the new 911 available at Range Day and we didn’t miss the opportunity to put some…
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![Shooting the Ruger EC9s [SHOT Show 2018 Range Day]](https://imagedelivery.net/sbm_lYeJbALkepJgtmRD5w/concealednation.org/2018/01/EC9s.jpg/w=1200,h=600)
Ruger’s been really busy in the last year coming up with dozens of new options for shooters. One of the their latest that’s sure to catch the eye of concealed carriers — especially those on a budget — is the EC9s 9mm pistol. Think of it as a bargain version of their already reasonably priced…
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![Safariland Model 17 IWB and Model 557 Belt Slide Concealment Holsters [SHOT Show 2018]](https://imagedelivery.net/sbm_lYeJbALkepJgtmRD5w/concealednation.org/2018/01/17-2.jpg/w=1200,h=600)
Safariland is out with a couple of new concealment options this year that are both wallet-friendly and give you a little something different than most of the other products already on the market. Let’s start with their new Model 17 IWB Inside-the-Waistband Concealment Holster. If the Model 17 doesn’t look like Kydex, that’s because it…
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Lowell, MA — One witness and victim’s tipping off some criminals to police not only lead to the apprehension of the thugs that robbed him, but the deployment of the local SWAT team in the process, the Lowell Sun reports. It’s a powerful testimony of how much something so little as reporting to police can…
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![Alien Gear’s New Dry Tuck Air-Cooled IWB Holster [SHOT Show 2018]](https://imagedelivery.net/sbm_lYeJbALkepJgtmRD5w/concealednation.org/2018/01/drytuck.jpg/w=1200,h=600)
What’s the biggest problem with an inside the waistband hybrid-style holster? They can get clammy and sticky, especially when it’s warm outside. Some have tried to mitigate that by using breathable mesh backing materials instead of the usual cow or horse hide. But Alien Gear will soon be offering something that will take a more…
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MEBANE, NC — Millions upon millions of Americans have very strong opinions about who should win the upcoming Super Bowl and the two conference championships that precede it. Many celebrated wins with drinks among friends and the collection of wagers, but for one Mebane man, the New England Patriots victory could only be celebrated one…
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![Three New/Updated Galco Concealed Carry Holsters [SHOT Show 2018]](https://imagedelivery.net/sbm_lYeJbALkepJgtmRD5w/concealednation.org/2018/01/Quick-Slide-Gen-2.jpg/w=1200,h=600)
Galco is showing off a few new options for concealed carriers here at the SHOT Show this week that accommodate almost any way you like to carry. Maybe the most popular will be an updated Gen 2 version of their popular Quick Slide Belt Holster (above). It’s now a hybrid spap-close design rather than the…
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![Decibullz Custom Molded Passive and Reactive Ear Plugs [SHOT Show 2018]](https://imagedelivery.net/sbm_lYeJbALkepJgtmRD5w/concealednation.org/2018/01/IMG_5918.jpg/w=1200,h=664)
If you’ve ever had a pair of custom molded hearing protection made, you know the advantages; improved noise blocking capability, light weight, and they don’t get in your way when you shoulder a long gun. The main drawback has been the cost. And while a variety of do-it-yourself solutions have been on the market for…
