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Holster Retention levels 101

When shopping for a holster, you will often find yourself confronted with the terms Level I, Level II etc. in relation to the retention properties of your selection. Here is a quick explanation of these levels to help you make your selection.

For most, the Level II is about as effective a holster that is needed. It provides more positive control on the handgun that gravity alone while not having all of the doo-dads, expense, and training required of the Level III.

But of course, to each their own, just make sure whatever you choose that you practice with it and by all means, carry it as much as possible.

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