Holster Setup 101: Balancing Concealment and Comfort for Concealed Carry

[@Sundavall]

I like that you guys are just educating and not trying to hawk your products.

[@Studio23Media]

Yeah I was listening while working and didn't even realize the video was from a holster seller until it was almost over.

[@stanthebamafan]

After 12 years of carrying, I’m definitely in the camp that printing doesn’t matter that much because very few people will ever notice. I carry full size guns under t-shirts all the time.

[@JeffreyNofzinger]

Overall, this is the best video I have seen describing the "arts and crafts" of concealment. And definitely add bloopers to the end of all videos. love it.

[@MR-bz5ye]

If you guys did a holster with the whole "Lego theory" with actual pieces for the holster, it would be THE one, jeff

[@JoshTheFlyGuy]

Facts. Here's an idea for the world. Create a fully modular holster. That would make the #1 holster and then EVERY other holster company might follow suit.

[@MR-bz5ye]

@@JoshTheFlyGuy 🤞🏾🤝🏾

[@mishaled]

Missing a modular wedge on the velo so badly 😢

[@MultiSpiderdude]

That would require the holster to be injection molded, the whole reason holsters are made from kydex is so they don't have to be injection molded.

[@benjaminspears3800]

Is the "Lego theory" holster not the Alien Gear Shapeshift? Love my shapeshift, let's me switch from iwb to aiwb, and have some other options too (which I don't often use)

[@travismcmillan564]

”if you know someone else you have a friend” my favorite part of the video

[@vxy357]

When I first started conceal carrying, I've noticed that 99% of the public is oblivious to what you're carrying. In reality most people are too busy trying to corral their kids, snuggling up to their significant other or too busy looking at their smartphones to noticed that you are even carrying a gun.

[@JimVaught-qm6gf]

Agreed. Not like I can hide much anyway, but I still manage most places simply by tucking my elbow down into the grip if there’s a lot of people around. About the only people that notice are people that know I carry anyway, or people I noticed they are too. Everybody else is way too busy screwing around with phones & whatever, which is fine. more opportunity to observe. .

[@mikenelson4136]

EXACTLY, unless you’re one of the knuckleheads who wear not concealed.

[@mikenelson4136]

EXACTLY, unless you’re one of the knuckleheads who wear not concealed.

[@Studio23Media]

Yep. If you look at me closely, it's very obvious I'm carrying something, but you can't tell what it is. I also carry pepper spray, which has a more distinct shape through the short and I sometimes position it to draw attention away from the pistol.

[@dominicklipari]

I have open carried full sized pistols with nothing covering it but a shirt in "gun free zones" multiple times in multiple places and not once has anybody noticed or said anything. People are oblivious and as long as you're not flashing it around they will not notice.

[@bonjovi2757]

I've been carrying for 20 years as an off duty officer and now as a retired LEO. I never worried about printing and no one has ever called me out for carrying a gun. 99.9% of people are in their own little world and wouldn't notice if you were carrying a gun or a weed eater on your back. The only people I ever knew that really were concerned with printing were undercover police and covert military operators. I have carried in big cities, rural towns, camping and amusement parks. Restaurants and shopping malls. Liberal cities and conservative towns. Walmart's and Macy's. Comfort is key to always carrying, Concealment is secondary.

[@JeffMauActual]

That was addressed in the first 22 seconds kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3bdamiGn81gbcksi=T8bBCyuTcLvVbOKn&t=22

[@jlinka79]

Exactly. I rolled up on an accident and was the first to call police. They arrived, I was carrying appendix in a tight shirt, they never even noticed. After that, I didn’t give a flying fu(k about being concerned about printing. If four cops didn’t notice, nobody is going to notice. Nobody is looking at your waistband.

[@marvolovesgod385]

@@jlinka79Jesus Christ loves you so much and died for your sins✝️!

[@FunkMonster98]

@@marvolovesgod385 Nah

[@JoeBuck-uc3bl]

@@marvolovesgod385 correct

[@adriancastro6358]

Love to hear people let others know you in fact CAN conceal a larger gun with optics even, with proper tools and techniques

[@tuckerburnes]

Duuude…I literally received my Velo 4 for the G34/35 yesterday (even though I carry a G19) so that I can get more muzzle rotation. The mod I was planning on doing is putting a clip on the sight channel to widen the spacing between clips and make it less likely to hit belt loops and improve stability. So basically I invented the Velo 5. JK! Keep up the awesome work guys!

[@RemDawg62]

Now "why didn't I think of that?" Simply brilliant Jeff and team. Holding out for the Velo5...Thanks for improving my CCW life!

[@adavis609]

Velo 5 with an improved contour? Yes please 👌🏻

[@strawdemindset]

It’s still not on the website yet

[@fivevs1]

Your videos on concealment are some of the best on the youtube. Makes me want to buy a holster for you but I'm a soft-loops strong side hip guy.

[@JeffMauActual]

Thanks for watching.

[@maxbeloat8488]

Another amazing video. You guys are nailing these. So helpful. That velo 5 is gonna be fantastic. The clip placements and I also see more options for the contour rotation bar. I’ve been waiting for that! Can’t wait to grab one for my legion/macro!- hopefully yall will support the 365 legion with velo 5

[@tenicorusa]

It's planned!

[@maxbeloat8488]

@@tenicorusa can’t wait :) I’m thinking of getting a zero belt. If I run a p365 legion in a sagax lux with tlr7 sub (sometimes the abdo) should I get the zero belt or the zero heavy?

[@toledoupsguy6064]

Im not jeff but i originally got a regular then traded for the heavy. Maybe to me only but I wish the heavy was stiffer. I know id never get the regular version again.​@@maxbeloat8488

[@cartersm2425]

Smart. And funny. I'm a profound advocate for your holsters. I love mine..

[@tenicorusa]

Appreciate the support!

[@B.K.Lemons]

If you're carrying concealed under a long enough shirttail, try carrying between belt and waistband. In other words, just carry inside belt. It's more comfortable, plus makes it easier to adjust location according to sitting or standing, etc., plus makes it easier to remove before going into the post office or some other restricted area.

[@garyoakv8965]

Belt owb kydex holster is a game changer. New subscriber

[@luisfig5792]

You guys make some bad ass holsters and videos. I highly recommend tenicor

[@marc7726]

Ty for this video I am going to start conceal carrying and really needed this block of instruction!!!

[@bradparker9664]

Years ago, a major country star came to town and several off duty police officers (myself included) volunteered to help his rather modest security. I carried my backup gun in a Galco J-Hook holster for shirt tucked IWB carry. I was very visible in front of the stage, and checked with a lot of people, and only my SGT, who was in the audience, said he'd spotted my CCW.

[@GoldPlumbing]

You guys are the real deal. Will always use Tenicor. Thank you for what you do!

[@JoeBuck-uc3bl]

Which basically requires you to buy a specific gun based on the limited list of guns supported by Tenicor. I wish I knew this BEFORE buying my guns ugh.

[@seanharrington4768]

Bro- FANTASTIC video and you definitely have the heart of a teacher- I just order a new Walther pistol 🔫 I will be reaching out to your company in October- Thank You, great leadership 👊

[@thomaskingsbury6560]

I ordered the velo 5 and Tenicor zero belt , then I bought a walther pdp. Mag pouches are on the way.

[@willknott4796]

Great video. Love your holsters. I have 4 now. Soon to be 5. Love the honesty and welcoming after market support.

[@Wypipo1990]

The 3 rows for the DCC needs to be done on the Malus Sol as well. It’s my only complaint and I think it helps conceal better at the 3/4 than the Certum. Love you guys

[@Horrible_Shooters]

great video huge help for someone new like me and my brother thank you for this video. I struggled the most with figuring out ride height.

[@doctorgears9358]

Casual flex with that unicorn of an optic.

[@tenicorusa]

Timing was just right

[@sightlinestrategies]

Just here waiting on that Velo 5. That being said, great video and did a great job of reminding us of the basics of concealing.

[@devastaterecreate6215]

Just got my Sagax Lux2 today. Love it

[@tenicorusa]

Happy to hear you like it!

[@theconservativeminimalist9334]

Have the Vel 4 for the g19 so excited for the Velo 5. Patiently waiting..

[@AdamBolden-p7s]

I use gel shoe inserts for wedges, they work great

[@keefyboy]

I was just literally just watching some YT before I was planning on buying a Velo4. I guess I'll make do with my beloved Certum3s (and Arxs) until the Velo5 hits the site.

[@tmaddrummer]

Of course it's time for a Velo5, especially since I've already had my Velo4 for almost a month now...... Ever since I said what if Certum and Velo had a child? Voila!

[@8Marksman]

Exactly the information I was looking for. Great content! Many thanks!

[@992turbos]

I hope you guys are coming out with some holsters for HK pistols. (Vp9sk, p30sk, etc)

[@tenicorusa]

Working on it!

[@nathanwayman1208]

​@@tenicorusa I know it makes business sense to make holsters for the most popular stuff like glock but I'd love to see some for more hammer fired guns like the sig 229 too!

[@Burt-Ro_LTR450_ryder]

Loved the bloopers at the end if you know someone else then you have a friend

[@Bryan-1980]

Great video for people that make their own holsters, but there’s no company on the internet that gives you all the measurements, info, or options that you show.

[@JeffMauActual]

We do

[@Bryan-1980]

@@JeffMauActual we who? Not Tenicor. After multiple emails that made it feel like I was talking to chat gtp, they still can’t tell me if my pistol will fit in their Certum 3 holster….nor do they have a list of verified pistols that do fit and have been tested. That’s pretty trash if you ask me, considering it’s advertised as a multi fit 1911/2011 holster…… 🤦🏻‍♂️ so again, who is “we”?

[@JeffMauActual]

​@@Bryan-1980 Thanks for the reply. We is Tenicor. The options shown are 5: clock position, ride, height, cant, grip rotation, and muzzle rotation. 100% our holster line can accommodate customization in all 5 of those area. The fit of the gun in the holster has nothing to do with what is addressed in the video. If you'd like to talk about something outside the scope of what is addressed in the video, then I am glad to do that too... Our 1911/2011 holster do fit must guns. There are 1000s of 1911/2011 variants. It is completely unreasonable to think that we will test fit each and everyone of them. And we are not going to say something works unless we have test fit it ourselves. What specific gun/model 1911/2011 do you have?

[@mickeyparver2073]

Try Sharky IWB holster from RH Holsters...Best CCW holster I've ever had...

[@spaceman1827]

Any plans for the Cz P09C Nocturne??

[@shiftntime]

The velo4 had a bit too much wedge for me? The 5 will be reduced? Love that idea

[@strawdemindset]

Looks reduced

[@tenicorusa]

It's reduced and slightly higher. Incredibly comfortable.

[@WetWiIIy]

Jeff, did you mod your Zero belt by milling away the top of the buckle? If so, could you talk about that?

[@quenamtuorlamu9646]

Brother is salute you , you are life saver.

[@ClockSprings528]

Please make a holster for the M&p carry comp with a HLX light

[@jaybreindel8832]

Question, I checked out your site, but I don't see anything for a Canik?

[@swfblacksheep703]

i just bought the velo4, damn it!!!

[@roaring_angels]

Hey Tenicore fam! Any plans for Glock 20 gen 5 holsters? Picked one up cuz I’m moving to bear country and shopping for a IWB holster like Certum 3. Checked you guys out first. Willing to wait on a holster purchase if you guys are planning on releasing one soon. Huge fan of you guys and prefer Tenicore for all my holsters!

[@tenicorusa]

We appreciate your support. No current plans for a Glock 20 holster at this time.

[@TheAjh334]

Is that grip tape on the frame a diy project, or can you purchase it already sized like that?

[@Ethan-ft7ud]

Are you going to make a holster for cz? I am looking for a high quality holster for my cz p09c nocturne, I checked your website and found no products related to cz.

[@JeffMauActual]

Yes, but the P-10 series

[@trollslayer2116]

where do you get your Legos? do they have any in FDE?

[@FoxtrotMikeLimaOver]

FDE everything.

[@jmark94]

How do you transition between different styles of pants that may have different ride heights? The problem I have is going from dress pants to business casual to jeans or shorts. None of them seem to ride in the same place on my waist which effects the comfort of my holster setup. I’m strongly considering buying a separate holster for each style of pants.

[@michaelbennett4248]

Springfield hellcat pro holster in,both, black and fde please!

[@2kdime]

Standing by for Velo 5

[@nicka4832]

Always a must watch TV

[@webxman]

Love the information! Can you suggest a holster for a SAR9?

[@Scooter3194]

What about a video on that nice watch you got ?

[@Omega34685]

Excellent info and presentation.

[@TheKylebreezy]

Jeff. When are we getting the certum3 for caniks? I love the one my g19 rides in and I don't wanna waste time trying out others.

[@johnfloyd7132]

Jeff, enjoyed the video. I have 2 Tenicor IWB holsters, Glock 19 and Sig P365 Macro. I’ll use these tips to fine tune my carry position. By the way, what brand watch are you wearing in this video?

[@brandonmcmanis5528]

When I was young and skinny I could appendix carry just fine but now that I'm old and fat I carry on my hip at about 9 or 10 o'clock.

[@lokihss2]

Wish they made holsters for the hellcat pro

[@ashadin9464]

Been running my g19.5 in a malus sol and I love it! Very limited printing if at all! I’ve been through my gambit of holsters from other companies but you guys are the best, hands down. Really looking forward to the velo5!! Day 1 purchase for sure!!!

[@jojojeep1]

I must’ve been blessed the day I was born because no matter what I do I’m always printing below the belt ha ha ha

[@Larynx_martienz]

Do you guys have a holster compatible for a shadow systems cr920p?

[@robertknorr8470]

Have been experimenting with a cross draw holster, OWB. How do you feel about this? Seems like access to the gun is easier to draw out of the holster. Not overly concerned with printing at this time .

[@JeffMauActual]

Thanks for the comment. It only seems to make senses if you are riding a horse.

[@NavyGuy1216]

Very good video. When does the VELO 5 come out??

[@Butch.Ernesta]

CZ P10 w/ Light holster soon? 🙏🏻👀

[@christopherthomas5150]

Does Tenicor have a holster for Sig P229

[@Zn0nimus]

Curious to hear your and the team's thoughts on the strong side FO3 position and whether your holsters will work well with it - I'm assuming yes. I've been looking to switch from AIWB to the strong side as I have young kids, and often, the front of my body is blocked by a bag or, most likely, holding a child. My strong side allows me to draw while carrying a child should I ever need to. However, I don't like the idea of my gun behind me, and I saw the Front of 3(FO3) position but don't see a lot of people talking about it, nor holsters that can work well with it.

[@JeffMauActual]

Thanks for the comment and question. The FO3 position does not work well for concealment. When I talked to Bill about it, he said he isn't worried about how well it conceals and he likes how the gun carries and draws from that position. So if you are looking for comfort and concealment, then forward of the hip point or behind the hip is the answer. Personally, I would not worry about bags and other things being in the way. Carry what is comfortability and concealable. You might need to make some lifestyle changes around that, but not many.

[@ranceperry3951]

Velo 5! Velo 5!

[@ThoraxCrunch270]

Great vid Jeff. I love my V4 and malus sol. Question: will the certum 3 for a 17 fit my 19 as well? I’m assuming yes but just checking. Thanks for the video can’t wait to possibly try the V5!

[@tenicorusa]

Yes it will

[@gcarroll9588]

So, who makes those grip tape sections that fit the front and rear of the grip, or did you just cut up some other trip tape kits?

[@JeffMauActual]

I just cut it from a sheet.

[@SmileyShoots]

Running a Certum with the Mastermind Tactics pillow and it feels like a dream carrying a Glock 19! I’m 5’10” and 165lbs.

[@kiloindiadelta]

Any plans for a hellcat/hellcat pro holsters in the future?

[@JoeBuck-uc3bl]

Their limited list of compatible guns is killing me!!

[@timothytjschneider2763]

any chance you can do the same video for left hand carry?

[@JeffMauActual]

It’s the same thing. Just mirror image.

[@timothytjschneider2763]

@@JeffMauActual not really. Belt tail, knife, access to keys and even the seatbelt tend to cause problems for left carry

[@JeffMauActual]

⁠​⁠@@timothytjschneider2763But those are all different issues that are outside the scope of this video. The specific principles addressed in the video are true whether you carry right or left hand. The issues you are bringing up are equipment issues related to lifestyle choices. You can change your belt, knife and keys based on priorities for equipment. That is all a personal choice. I think seat belt is easier at least for LH AIWB carry. For AIWB carry LH, the pants button position and type can be a challenge as well as the belt. Again this is all priorities. If you are set on specific pants and belt then your carry will be compromised. If not then get pants and a belt that work well for LH carry like our ZERO belt.

[@BlueLife03416]

What about holster length for hip carry? Do you all ever recommend the 17 length Certum for those carrying a 19?

[@JeffMauActual]

Generally no, but it depends on the individuals body shape. But a longer holster typically helps with stability.

[@BlueLife03416]

@@JeffMauActual I feel like the bottom inside corner of non light bearing holsters always digs in. I was curious if maybe a 17 length would help. Back to the drawing board lol

[@facelessman5362]

Question about your ARX holster compatibility with the glock 26?

[@JeffMauActual]

It fits in the 19. We don’t make a 26 length.

[@facelessman5362]

@@JeffMauActual thanks, just wanted to confirm the 19 size is safe for use on the arx model, the site explicitly says the 26 will work in the 19 sized certum.

[@ConfidentialID]

I was interested in your holsters, but your company doesn't carry any Springfield holsters...

[@JimVaught-qm6gf]

Everyone has cool holsters for Glocks. It’s just you have to buy a POS Glock to put in it. I’ve done just fine not having one since they came out. Sure don’t need one now.. my SA stuff is great, on Fudd days I’ll go 1911😂

[@babbo507]

hey guys you guys def need to drop url in your info bar to your website.

[@pawegrzesik4449]

What kind of belt is it?

[@Smitty_Werbenjägermanjensen_db]

I like this dude.

[@believe722]

My biggest thing is I only carry OWB, right hip about 4: 00. Any suggestions

[@JeffMauActual]

Tenicor ARX

[@anthonygallo3576]

I believe there is something called a mod wing yhat can be added to a holster. Much better than a LEGO

[@davidmann2988]

I’ve carried a full size Glock 21. 45acp. For the past 30 years. I’ve never been called out or asked about it. I use a galco out of the belt holster. Same one ii the last 20 years

[@TheDankTank420]

Best belt to use for aiwb carry?

[@thomaskingsbury6560]

Tenicor zero sillie.

[@raftika1]

I expect to see Legos as an option for a wing on your website

[@judsonspruce1768]

First time seeing your videos. Love your clear steady voice and ideas. I'm 74 and retired 10 yrs. I live outside the US in CA. I feel the need to carry more now than ever. Crime is off the hook. I mostly only go to the grocery store, doctor or pharmacy. But gangs are dumb kids and most carry. CA has unreasonable cost and control over gun owners, so I think about forgetting that permit. The closest range is a two hour drive, so there's that problem. I have the two preferred holster types you like. What do you think about no permit carry for this old guy who is always polite?

[@sopadre77]

Printing has never mattered to me much. Most ppl don't even notice other ppl in general, let alone wonder if they're carrying or not.

[@tombarnes3240]

Everyone has their face in a phone 😂

[@sopadre77]

@@tombarnes3240 exactly. 😄

[@evaneason6906]

Leather 1791 owb.

[@pegleg7621]

What about for bigger guys?

[@Drixels269]

Brilliant

[@MechInvent]

Interesting take on it all man .. i almost skipped past based on the intro. If i could nitpick, the trap beat in the back a bit off from your presentation. This info was free though so i have no complaints

[@mini14head]

Carrying dayly since 1987 probably stopped worrying about printing 2 months later.

[@Soulcritic]

Move the holster to your strong side & you won't see yourself print!

[@fishrrelaxing9361]

Carrying over 20 years and in that time I’ve had one Leo notice I was carrying. Printing isn’t as big a thing as one’s mind makes it out to be.. normal people don’t walk around looking for firearms under peoples cloths 😂😂

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

put a single stack, 6" long, 16 oz 9mm in a velcroed-in front pants pocket holster, made of kydex. If you can't "smell a rat in the 3/4 second necessary to get you hand into your pocket, on the gun with a firing-grip just KEEP your hands in your pockets when around people that you dont have REASON to trust with your life. That IS what you're doing whenever anyone's within 10 ft of you and you're not pointing your gun at them, Do you understand that? especially so if you're not a black belt in some serious striking-art. Put Liberty Arms 50 gr solid-copper hps in it, 2000 fps, They offer AP performance, 450 ft lbs of striking force, adequate penetration and have no more recoil than a hot 380 ACP load. They deliver the same sort of shock and destruction as a 357 magnum snubbie, with twice as fast repeat hits and the flat 9mm doesn't make you look like a potato-smuggler. The hand in pocket draw is twice as fast as any other CCW draw (starting hands at sides) In bad weather, hand in a coat pocket draw (NOT being an idiot and firing thru the coat) is 4x as fast as trying to 'clear" TWO garments and access your belt rig.

[@ssn711]

If you’re worried about printing, carry a smaller gun that you can shoot confidently

[@rickoliver5684]

what about out side belt carry? fat guys like can't use 12-3 o'clock inside. how doing an outside belt carry?

[@scottydoo330]

nice

[@robertclarke219]

He asked me to go away so I did immediately

[@tylerreis7627]

What if I just don’t care if I print lol. I could walk into Walmart buck ass naked and people nowadays would notice lol

[@Soulcritic]

Everbody who thinks they don't print, prints! Stand up straight & look in the mirror, ya don't print. Go to the strore reach for stuff on the top/bottom shelf & ya momentarily print! Will you be seen!

[@kathygriffin9465]

Very true