DARA

CUSTOM LEVEL 2 DUTY HOLSTER

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The Dara Level 2 Duty Holster is designed for law enforcement, military personnel, armed security professionals, and civilian shooters requiring active retentio…
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The Dara Level 2 Duty Holster is designed for law enforcement, military personnel, armed security professionals, and civilian shooters requiring active retention. Our Level 2 Holster combines active hood retention with adjustable passive retention. The firearm remains secured until the hood release is intentionally activated by the user. Unlike other "Retention OWB holsters" that merely add a third party rotating hood, our level 2 holster integrates advanced retention features and durable construction, designed in house and backed by a lifetime guarantee. 

Dara’s Level 2 Duty Holster, precision-crafted from the ground up to meet the rigorous demands of law enforcement and military professionals. 

Key Features

  1. Durable Construction
    Built from .125" Kydex or Boltaron, purpose-blended polymer injection molded components and assembled with Black Oxide coated stainless steel hardware, this holster ensures unbeatable strength and longevity in any environment- guaranteed.

  2. Retention System
    Customize the draw stroke to your preference with the passive EPDM rubber retention, the active retention hood locks firmly in place until you activate the thumb lever—enabling a quick, smooth release. To customize the thumb lever, see our Level 2 Control Kit.

  3. Optics & Sight Compatibility
    Our holsters are designed to accommodate most slide-mounted optics and suppressor-height sights, ensuring versatility for various duty or tactical setups. The REGULAR HOOD can accommodate optics up to 1.2" tall when measured from the top of the slide to the top of the optic. Anything taller, will require the LARGE HOOD. If your optic measures in between, we recommend sizing up. For the Trijicon SRO and RMR HD, please check the box for deeper optic cut.

  4. Customizable Drop & Cant
    Adjust the ride height and cant angles on our belt attachments for optimal comfort and draw efficiency. Add an optional leg strap for extra stability, especially during high-intensity operations. Our DBL2 & DBL2-L Attachments allow for a 10° forward and 10° backwards cant angle adjustment.

  5. Attachment Options
    Choose from our numerous belt attachments and drops, including the DBL2 or DBL2-L Attachment Systems. Both options provide clearance for body armor and a natural draw stroke, making this level 2 holster ideal for professional use. All attachments accommodate belt widths measuring 1.5" - 2.25".

  6. Third Party Compatibility
    For those running attachment systems from other companies, The Bridge™ Adapter allows the user to connect our Holsters to most third party belt attachments. 

  7. Made in the USA
    Every Duty Holster is meticulously crafted in our North Carolina facility. Our advanced manufacturing process guarantees a precise fit for your specific make and model.

Important Note
Please specify your exact firearm details to avoid fitment issues. All Duty Holsters are non-refundable, reflecting our commitment to tailor each order perfectly to your requirements.

Don’t Settle for Less
Contact us today to learn about our Law Enforcement/Military Discount and experience the unmatched quality and reliability of Dara’s Level 2 Duty Holster. Elevate your readiness with a holster designed for peak performance—where durability, security, and comfort converge.

Related: How to measure for the correct Hood Size

What Is a Level 2 Retention Holster?

A Level 2 retention holster combines passive retention with an active retention device. Passive retention secures the firearm through adjustable friction, while active retention requires the user to intentionally disengage a locking mechanism before drawing. Dara's Level 2 Duty Holster utilizes adjustable passive retention and an integrated rotating hood retention system to provide enhanced firearm security without sacrificing draw speed.

Why Choose a Level 2 Duty Holster?

Level 2 holsters are popular among law enforcement officers, armed security professionals, military personnel, competitive shooters, and civilians who want additional firearm security during physical activity, vehicle operations, training, or duty use. They provide greater retention than standard OWB holsters while maintaining a fast and intuitive draw stroke.

Dara Lifetime Guarantee
Our gear is built to last a lifetime but in the event it becomes damaged or defective we will repair or replace your Dara-manufactured and branded products- excluding apparel, patches, and stickers- for free. If we cannot repair your product, we will replace it with a new, current generation product of equal or greater value.
485 reviews
  • Level duty holster 5

    Posted by Gary Jarboe on May 01, 2019

    Just what I wanted. I would have been glad to wear this daily when I was in uniform.

  • Holster 5

    Posted by Sarah wolfe on Apr 30, 2019

    I love my custom dara holster. The holster is very good. I will definitely be buying another holster from them when I need too. Will be back for me. Thank you to DARA and everyone that is with the company. Great customer service and very helpful.

  • XDM 5.25 Duty Holster 5

    Posted by Calvin Lane on Apr 23, 2019

    Well Made excellent holster also bought a duty holster for my new Walther Q5 Match SF

  • Walther Creed Holster 4

    Posted by LaTanya Feasel on Apr 03, 2019

    This holster is great. It fits my Creed perfect. I made the mistake of buying a duty weapon without checking to see if there was a duty holster that would fit. Thank goodness daraholsters had a perfect one for it.

  • Glock 40 10mm 6 inch barrel 4

    Posted by Chris Whitehead on Apr 03, 2019

    I love it's hard to find a holster for my firearm because of the 6 inch barrel with an optic they custom made one

  • Level 2 Duty Holster 5

    Posted by Les Remington on Oct 14, 2018

    Outstanding quality. Holster fit my sidearm right out of the box.

  • Level II Duty Holster 5

    Posted by Mike Johnstun on Sep 28, 2018

    I am currently enrolled in training to become a police officer. I wanted to utilize my personal firearm but I could not find a holster that would accept my firearm with a tactical light attached. I found this company through a google search and I was not sure what to expect. But throughout the process they were awesome to work with. Even contacting me personally with questions about my specific gun and light. I was amazed at how fast they got my holster produced and shipped and I could not be any happier with the quality of their holster. I would rate 10 stars if it was possible.

  • DARA Holster 4

    Posted by Doug on Aug 24, 2018

    I'm very happy with this product. A custom made, high quality polymer, duty holster. It's made to last a lifetime.

  • Holster for PPQ 5

    Posted by Robin on Jul 16, 2018

    Best duty holster I've come across, its a simple holster that does not have any buttons or releases that can malfuntion. Not many good holsters for a PPQ out there and this one is not to expensive compared to other brands. Customer service is the best.

  • Level ll duty holster 5

    Posted by Gary A Tillman on May 22, 2018

    I ordered a custom level ll duty holster for my XD 40 5 inch I'm very happy with it after wearing it for a couple of days now. Oh what a great help that Sarah was when I called the first time and even the second time, how she helped me with get the right holster. Thank you all that help make my holster. Especially since it was made in America! I recommend this Hoster and any of the holster from this company.

An example of the double loop and drop offset attachment. the double loop has 2 points of attachment to the belt where the belt feeds through each side. The drop offset is a separate piece that connects the double loop to the holster. the drop offset drops the holster down and offsets the grip from the body.

DOUBLE LOOP + DROP OFFSET

An example of the quick loop and drop offset attachment. the quick loop hinges at the top and clips around the bottom of the belt with locking tabs to secure it in place. The drop offset is a separate piece that connects the quick loop to the holster. the drop offset drops the holster down and offsets the grip from the body.

QUICKLOOP + DROP OFFSET

An example of the dbl2 with spacers. the dbl2 is the shortest of the aluminum drop hangers, offering an adjustable cant and adjustable belt width. the spacers offset the holster from the attachment with just enough clearance to operate the retention system.

DBL2 + SPACERS

example view of the DBL2 with ALQD Quick Disconnect. The DBL2 is the shorter (less drop) of the aluminum attachments, the ALQD allows you to quickly disconnect, swap and reconnect a different holster.

DBL2 + ALQD

An example of the dbl2-l with spacers. the dbl2-l is the longest of the aluminum drop hangers, offering an adjustable cant, adjustable ride height and adjustable belt width. the spacers offset the holster from the attachment with just enough clearance to operate the retention system.

DBL2-L + SPACERS

example view of the DBL2-L with ALQD Quick Disconnect. The DBL2-L is the longest of the aluminum attachments, the ALQD allows you to quickly disconnect, swap and reconnect a different holster.

DBL2-L + ALQD

Description

The Dara Level 2 Duty Holster is designed for law enforcement, military personnel, armed security professionals, and civilian shooters requiring active retention. Our Level 2 Holster combines active hood retention with adjustable passive retention. The firearm remains secured until the hood release is intentionally activated by the user. Unlike other "Retention OWB holsters" that merely add a third party rotating hood, our level 2 holster integrates advanced retention features and durable construction, designed in house and backed by a lifetime guarantee. 

Dara’s Level 2 Duty Holster, precision-crafted from the ground up to meet the rigorous demands of law enforcement and military professionals. 

Key Features

  1. Durable Construction
    Built from .125" Kydex or Boltaron, purpose-blended polymer injection molded components and assembled with Black Oxide coated stainless steel hardware, this holster ensures unbeatable strength and longevity in any environment- guaranteed.

  2. Retention System
    Customize the draw stroke to your preference with the passive EPDM rubber retention, the active retention hood locks firmly in place until you activate the thumb lever—enabling a quick, smooth release. To customize the thumb lever, see our Level 2 Control Kit.

  3. Optics & Sight Compatibility
    Our holsters are designed to accommodate most slide-mounted optics and suppressor-height sights, ensuring versatility for various duty or tactical setups. The REGULAR HOOD can accommodate optics up to 1.2" tall when measured from the top of the slide to the top of the optic. Anything taller, will require the LARGE HOOD. If your optic measures in between, we recommend sizing up. For the Trijicon SRO and RMR HD, please check the box for deeper optic cut.

  4. Customizable Drop & Cant
    Adjust the ride height and cant angles on our belt attachments for optimal comfort and draw efficiency. Add an optional leg strap for extra stability, especially during high-intensity operations. Our DBL2 & DBL2-L Attachments allow for a 10° forward and 10° backwards cant angle adjustment.

  5. Attachment Options
    Choose from our numerous belt attachments and drops, including the DBL2 or DBL2-L Attachment Systems. Both options provide clearance for body armor and a natural draw stroke, making this level 2 holster ideal for professional use. All attachments accommodate belt widths measuring 1.5" - 2.25".

  6. Third Party Compatibility
    For those running attachment systems from other companies, The Bridge™ Adapter allows the user to connect our Holsters to most third party belt attachments. 

  7. Made in the USA
    Every Duty Holster is meticulously crafted in our North Carolina facility. Our advanced manufacturing process guarantees a precise fit for your specific make and model.

Important Note
Please specify your exact firearm details to avoid fitment issues. All Duty Holsters are non-refundable, reflecting our commitment to tailor each order perfectly to your requirements.

Don’t Settle for Less
Contact us today to learn about our Law Enforcement/Military Discount and experience the unmatched quality and reliability of Dara’s Level 2 Duty Holster. Elevate your readiness with a holster designed for peak performance—where durability, security, and comfort converge.

Related: How to measure for the correct Hood Size

What Is a Level 2 Retention Holster?

A Level 2 retention holster combines passive retention with an active retention device. Passive retention secures the firearm through adjustable friction, while active retention requires the user to intentionally disengage a locking mechanism before drawing. Dara's Level 2 Duty Holster utilizes adjustable passive retention and an integrated rotating hood retention system to provide enhanced firearm security without sacrificing draw speed.

Why Choose a Level 2 Duty Holster?

Level 2 holsters are popular among law enforcement officers, armed security professionals, military personnel, competitive shooters, and civilians who want additional firearm security during physical activity, vehicle operations, training, or duty use. They provide greater retention than standard OWB holsters while maintaining a fast and intuitive draw stroke.

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