Level 3 Duty Holster Retention Hoods | D3 Manual Override
Posted by Dana Dara on Nov 03, 2026
Spring-Loaded vs. Manual Retention Hoods: Why the D3 Uses Both
When comparing Level 3 duty holsters, most people look at retention levels, draw speed and how the release controls feel. But there's another detail worth looking at: what happens when the retention hood doesn't open the way it's supposed to?
A spring-loaded hood and a manually operated hood handle that problem differently. Both have
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Choosing the Right Hood for Your Duty Holster: Standard vs. Large
Posted by Dara Holsters on May 21, 2024
What's up guys! In today's post, we're going to take a closer look at our duty holster options, specifically focusing on the two different hood sizes available: the regular hood and the large hood. We'll help you determine when to order the large hood and when the regular hood will suffice based on your optic setup.
Understanding Hood Sizes
For most of you, the regular hood is going to be ju
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Level Up Your Tactical Training: Mastering Terrain, Obstacles, and Heavy Weights
Posted by Dara Holsters on Mar 11, 2024
Are you ready to take your tactical training to the next level? Whether you're a law enforcement officer, military personnel, or a civilian looking to enhance your skills, incorporating diverse terrain, obstacles, and heavyweights into your training regimen can provide invaluable benefits. Recently we've upped our training to two nights a week while prepping for an upcoming match. To ensure we'r
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