Holsters are generally designed to proposition protection to the object, secure retention, and ready access. The extremity for ready access is often at odds with the duty for security and protection, Gun Holsters so the user must decide how much they are feeling to compromise on ready access to gain the security and protection.

• Concealment holsters are designed to be easily concealed, as well as lightweight and unobtrusive; they are generally designed for compact and mid-sized handguns, since those are easier to conceal.