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As interesting as the design of handguns may be, the human factors design of the holster is just as intriguing. Easy access, safety, security, comfort, and durability are all vital to the perfect holster design.

The belt holster is the most basic variety and also the first one that comes to mind.

The paddle holster is designed for easy and frequent removal (usually by detectives) and sandwiches the pant waistband between the holster and a ping pong paddle-shaped board.

A common military accessory, the thigh or tactical holster is strapped both around the thigh and to the waist. This secondary location doesn’t interfere with a rifle slung across the chest and can be easily accessed from the crouching position. However, a thigh holster is awkward to access on the run.

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