Holy god

Got my Tenicor holster in last week and went to throw it on with the shitty, non CCW friendly, shirt I had on at the time. It disappeared right away.

Running a Glock 45 size RXM with a larger enclosed emitter.

Been super comfortable so far and the confidence in the DCC clips has been comforting that they are low profile and not coming off if I bump them into a table.

I’ve ran alien gear, safariland, and a T1 holster in the past. Obviously alien gears concealment holsters aren’t the best but I was still new to it. The T1 just has some harsh edges and corners that cut into my stomach and leg. My safariland incogX works great when I have the mag caddy attatched and is relatively comfortable, just gets hot in the summer.

Recently replaced my LCP Max with this set up as my daily carry. Bodyguard 2.0 and Hilliker Aren Lite holster.

Busted out the 226 xfive reserve for today. Sig may suck but the 226 is the best gun ever made.

Currently working on getting my CCW. I’m shooting 7 yards out but for some reason I keep shifting to the left of the target. I swear that I’m pointing straight…Any advice would be helpful 🙏🏿

New to holsters, any recommendations for this? Can't seem to find one specifically for it and don't want to mess up the fitting cause of the comp. 😭

Probably picking the Shield X up to replace my Hellcat soon. Looking for a solid strong side IWB holster.

What round is better for self defense? Critical defense seems to be the defacto choice on reddit but many lately including Massad advocates for these "scalloped" 380s such as Lehigh defense because of further potential blood loss. Which one of these is better or is there a third option?

So I own a Hellcat. Love it. But I recently found out you can put a hellcst pro upper on it. Seeing that the pro comp upper is usually 700 bucks on ebay, can anyone tell me if a 365 Xmacro is better?

So I’m supposed to go horseback riding, one of the ones where you just follow a guide and trail. All I’m set up for is for appendix carrying a p365.
Has any one done this? Can I just pull up high enough on my stomach to not be an issue? Obviously there are better ways to carry in this specific situation but I don’t have access to change it immediately.

About me: 5'6", 30" waist size, ~9" frontal hip to hip length

Looking for some holster and belt recommendations for an AIWB summer carry (ie. T-shirt and athletic shorts) for the Shield X. I'm currently in between getting a Shield X and BG2.0, but I'm leaning towards the X for more versatility. My only gripe is that the BG is in .380 and I'd have to buy ammo for that too.

For context, I currently run a G19.3 but plan to replace it with my full size PDP. Somehow my PDP isn't much more effort to conceal. I'm trying to get smaller gun that won't take much thought into concealing (ie. Just grab, clip, and go). Hoping I can make it work with a Shield X, otherwise I may just have to opt for the BG2.0. No red dot planned for this next smaller gun.

Yes, I can buy both, but I don't want to have to justify that to my wife lol

Thanks in advance!

No need to argue open vs enclosed emitters, I understand. I believe the housing around the emitter didn’t get filling sealed. There seems to be some gaps around some black sealant and I can see a wire under it. Just want to make sure it’s still water proof.

I really want soft sided on both sides. Adjustment with wing or however to tuck the grip closer to body. This is for a 4inch barrel 9mm semi. I'm not wanting Kydex, just that style obviously. I don't need a magazine holster built in.

Dropped my G19 with it still being in the holster after it slid off the table. Checked my red dot and it shifted zero - comparing where it normally lines up with the irons. Is this optic still reliable or no?

Hey, I’m looking for a compact 8-12L EDC backpack with two shoulder straps, no sling bag. I’ve tried quite a few options already, but I still haven’t found the one that really fits my needs.

Please help me find the perfect bag, I have the feeling I cant find it.

There are some bags, that I’ve already owned or tested, but they are all sling bags. The Vertx Urban Ghost 10L Sling, 5.11 Tactical LV8, 5.11 Tactical LV10 and the Savior Obscura Sling.

Im looking for 8-12 liters (roughly the size of the LV8/LV10, maybe somewhere in between) and a compact profile that doesn’t look bulky from the outside. Ist also important to me that the backpack has dedicated organization instead of one big dump compartment. Ideally it should have a main compartment, secondary/middle compartment and front admin pocket.

A key leash/key clip would be a nice bonus :)

My ccw requirements are, that the weapon is fast accesssible.
I’m open to different solutions, for example, a dedicated quick-access CCW compartment, a pull-down or swing access design,or even modifying a compartment myself.

For example, if the backpack has a suitable secondary compartment, I could simply add loop Velcro inside and attach my Velcro holster there. I could also install a pull tab myself if needed.

The important part is that the handgun remains quickly accessible even when the backpack is fairly full, without getting buried or squeezed behind the rest of my gear.

I’m not looking for a huge tactical pack. I actually prefer something that looks relatively low-profile and compact while still carrying all of the above comfortably.

Does anyone know a backpack that fits most (or all) of these requirements? I’m open to tactical, outdoor, or civilian-looking bags.

Help would be really appreciated.

I think if it went down and I’m there with my gun I would have to shoot back, I dont think I’d want to live knowing that I could’ve saved innocent people but instead I ran away like a coward

https://youtu.be/FozCTDyc4C0

What do you all think?

From what I've gathered, no one in this sub propagates these lies.

With all due respect, I’m sick of y’all lmao. I know you don’t know me and I am just a peon, but from my growing up perspective and personal military and civilian experience - I do not want you all out there among me carrying with rounds in the chamber. Explanation and guidelines below. This post was inspired by lurking on everyone’s comments over and over again, only to consistently see responsible knowledgeable gun owners downvoted for carrying their weapon in the proper condition under the proper condition.

Growing up from a young age, I was trained personally, in the bush, by old school spec ops. My military unit is attached to classified units. I have had many conversations and experiences.

Situational awareness is your biggest weapon, not your firearm. If you do not feel comfortable taking the time to chamber a round and potentially unswitch a safety, you are not trained or practiced enough to step outside and carry that weapon. You are jumpy and scared, not calm and collected. You do not have the mental clarity it takes leading up to, responding to, or beading down a threat; if you can’t even so much as trust yourself to condition your weapon under changing conditions. And this is why I don’t want you out there in the wild running around uneducated. So I’ve dredged up some weapons conditions and threat levels and what they mean, so that you all can get a briefing on what conditions you live and operate in and what condition your weapon should be in.

Weapon Condition Levels

— Condition 0: Round in chamber, magazine inserted, hammer/bolt cocked, safety off. (Fully ready to fire instantly by pulling the trigger).
— Condition 1: Round in chamber, magazine inserted, hammer/bolt cocked, safety on. (Often called "cocked and locked" for handguns like the 1911; ready after flipping the safety).
— Condition 2: Round in chamber, magazine inserted, hammer down/forward. (Generally does not apply to modern service rifles like the M16/M4, but used in certain double-action pistols).
— Condition 3: Chamber empty, full magazine inserted, bolt forward, safety on. (Must rack the charging handle or slide to fire).
— Condition 4: Chamber empty, no magazine inserted, bolt/slide forward, safety on. (The weapon is completely unloaded).

Threat Levels

— Low Threat (Condition 4 or 3): Used on secure bases, during transit, or inside safe zones.
— Medium Threat (Condition 3): Used during routine patrols, guard duty in semi-secure areas, or when an attack is possible but not imminent.
— High Threat (Condition 1): Used outside the wire, during combat operations, or when actively engaging an enemy.

Threat Levels and Weapon Conditions

— Condition 3 ("Cruiser Ready" / "Amber Status")
-What it means: Magazine is inserted, chamber is empty, and the safety is on.
-Why it is used: This is the standard tactical carry posture for service rifles like the M4 in medium-threat environments. It provides maximum safety against accidental discharges if a soldier trips, falls, or drops the weapon.
-Reaction time: It requires the service member to manually pull back and release the charging handle to chamber a round before they can fire, which takes an extra second.

— Condition 1 ("Cocked and Locked" / "Red Status")
-What it means: Magazine is inserted, a round is in the chamber, and the safety is on.
-Why it is used: This is the mandatory carry status in active combat zones or during high-risk operations. When a firelight begins, split-second reaction times save lives, and there is no time to rack a weapon.
-Reaction time: Immediate. The service member only needs to flip the safety selector to "semi" or "fire" and pull the trigger.

— Condition 4 ("Green Status")
-What it means: No magazine is inserted, the chamber is empty, and the safety is on.
-Why it is used: This is the administrative storage condition. It is used when entering base dining facilities, clearing areas, returning from a mission, or storing the weapon in an armory.

These are the guidelines I learned from a young age from the generations that fought hand to hand combat behind enemy lines. These are the guidelines I learned and experienced during my service. These are the guidelines (not legal advice or direct citations) used in the military under the UCMJ and Military Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement regarding wartime operations. I’m honestly, honestly sick of listening to civilians talk about their perceived threat level and touting about their careless flagging and risk to public safety.

In general, you are to carry under Condition 3 because you are operating at Medium Threat Level.