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We all know that Safariland is synonymous with state-of-the-art Military and Duty gear, but their efforts are often unknown by new competition shooters just entering the marketplace. This esteemed manufacturer has been at the forefront of competition gear since the early days of IPSC, and long before IDPA and 3-Gun were even a thing. When I was a new shooter, just beginning my journey, it seemed like only small niche companies and opportunity-driven individuals manufactured most of the competition gear available to us. Then I found Safariland, where the genius and capability of a corner-stone company were applied to competition...

Understanding Safariland Holster Codes Part 2 We explained the first four numbers in the code, which are the holster model codes. But a current leap in technology has added another possibility that can follow those numbers “DO” was the first and stood for Doctor Optic as in the 6354DO that so many are familiar with. This was probably the first optic sight holster, and it was devised to fulfill specific contracts. As the slide-mounted optic came into vogue, this holster was modified by many to fit their optic holster needs. Since that time, a new type of optic box was...

ROGERS SHOOTING SCHOOL REVIEW   If someone asked me, what kind of shooter are you? I would answer; “I’m a competitive shooter with a tactical mindset.” I started shooting with a defensive mindset but fell in love with competition along the way. I’ve shot hundreds of thousands of rounds at matches and in service,  but have never fired a single one in self-defense. I think this where many of us find ourselves. I’ve taken a lot of classes to become a better shooter and a lot of classes to teach me some tactical fundamentals. But rarely do the two cross...

THE JOURNEY OF A COMPETITIVE SHOOTER   I just recently returned to shooting after a long (6 year) lay off, due to medical issues. I’m in a new area of my life and I chose a new club that has an excellent calendar schedule. I probably should have just laid down my guns and quit, but I just love shooting too much and couldn’t make myself walk away.  I just wanted to be somewhere new, with no previous relationships, no previous baggage, so that I could enjoy the sport as I pass into old age. We signed up at the...