Law Enforcement Holster Guide: Concealed, Level 2 and Level 3 Duty Holsters
Posted by Dana Dara on Sep 17, 2026
Choosing a holster for law enforcement or professional security starts with the assignment. A plainclothes investigator who needs to keep a firearm concealed has very different requirements from a uniformed patrol officer whose agency requires Level 3 retention.
Firearm configuration matters too. The exact pistol, weapon-mounted light, optic, duty belt and required retention level can all affect w
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Auto Locking Quick Disconnect: the Why
Posted by Dara Holsters on Jun 20, 2023
Whenever we post a video of the ALQD we often get asked, by new shooters in earnest or by online trolls: "why would you need to change gear quickly?"
While there are many relevant scenarios in which you would need to change or disconnect your gear quickly, the most prevalent would be while in use at the range. Run out of ammo and want to change calibers? Swap your gun and holster. Firearm have a m
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Coming Soon: ALQD Auto Locking Quick Disconnect Holster Attachment
Posted by Dara Holsters on Jul 01, 2020
Introducing the all new ALQD by Dara HolstersThe ALQD stands for Auto Locking Quick Disconnect. Launching Fall 2020, this quick disconnect attachment will allow you to connect, disconnect and quickly change gear without unholstering.To stay updated on our launch, please sign up for our newsletter, here.
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