In the world of tactical training and concealed carry, there's a common argument or "truth" that most shooters eventually face:

What works on the range doesn't always work under pressure.

We see this time and time again whether it be comments on someone's facebook or instagram post, or comments left under our own youtube videos, but what most don't realize is that training for a match isn't about winning- its the ultimate stress test for your gear, your body and your mindset.

We believe in testing our holsters, mag carriers and attachments in the same configurations and environment that we designed them for, where real performance matters: fast-paced, heart pounding competition scenarios. Here's why it matters and why you should test your gear the same way...

Why Competition is the Best Training that You're Not Doing Enough

You can shoot static on flat terrain all day long, but the second your heart rate hits 170 BPM and your grip is gassed out, everything changes.

Muscle memory gets sloopy, your grip gets loose, reloads feel foreign. That comfortable holster is digging into your gut mid sprint.

Shooting competitions simulate these high stress conditions in a controlled environment, helping you discover the following:

• Weak points in your gear (rifle slings break constantly out there)
• Limitations in your mobility (that gets noticeable real quick)
• Flaws in your setup or draw stroke
• Whether your holster rides too high or low to be quickly accessible
• How confident you are under pressure

Testing Holsters Under Real Conditions

All of our Holsters, including the Auto Retention Mag Carriers, the Level 2 Holsters and the Action Sport Holsters, were designed for this type of environment. We've tested each product with every attachment to ensure each product can perform well under pressure, against the clock and in front of a crowd.

Related: How to Replace Holster Retention Hardware Video

We don't just build gear that looks good in pictures on Instagram- we build gear that works while you're sweating, sprinting, climbing, and standing on that podium at the end.

What Most Holster Companies Don't Tell You

Let's be honest, most companies have a team of engineers that have never shot in a match- or even used a holster in a static scenario. While focus may be on function, the holsters are given out to people for a series of tests, but they're not used in the field under real stress situations.

Here's the difference:

• We wear what we sell
• We design what we want to see, as shooters
• And we show you exactly how it performs, not just in theory, but in action

When you train like it's real, your gear needs to hold up. That's why our gear doesn't just look good- they're reliable. Our Level 2 Holsters don't just hold your firearm with friction retention and a rotating hood, they've got the fastest retention system and draw on the market.

Related: What is the Bridge™ Adapter Video

Train How You Carry. Carry What You Trust.

This video is more than a gear breakdown and look behind the scenes- it's a challenge.

Do you trust your gear under pressure?

What the full video and see why competition has become our favorite testing ground for both shooters and gear. Then ask yourself if your current setup could survive the same pressure.

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Explore our Competition Section and start training like every shot counts- because it does.

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Let the Competition Be Your Lab

If you want to dicover what your holster is really made of, what you're really made of, competition is the perfect test.

From holster position and retention to attachment strength and reholstering speed, there's no better way to test your setup.

We're not just manufacturers. We're shooters, competitors and concealed carriers. That's why we trust our gear- because we've proven it.

Watch: Josh's Competition Gear Loadout