Holsters & Slings
Find holsters and slings for carrying a pistol on your belt, thigh, shoulder or ankle and for running a rifle hands-free. This department collects Rothco's carry gear in one place, plus padded cases and range bags for getting firearms to and from the range.
The pistol side includes the Deluxe Adjustable Universal Drop Leg Tactical Holster, a Tactical Leg Holster, hip and police-style belt holsters, an Ambidextrous Tactical Belt Holster, a Universal Hook & Loop Holster, canvas, undercover and ambidextrous shoulder holsters, and an EMS Ankle Holster. Universal and ambidextrous designs fit a range of handguns and work for right- or left-handed shooters.
For long guns there's a Military 3-Point Rifle Sling, a Tactical Single Point Sling, a 2-Point Tactical Sling and a Deluxe Tactical 2-Point Sling. A Tactical MOLLE Rifle Scabbard mounts a rifle to a pack or vest, and an Assault Rifle Cover adds a layer over a long gun.
Transport options round it out: 36-inch tactical and low profile rifle cases, a Double Pistol Carry Case, the Technician Pistol Range Bag and a Canvas Tactical Shooting Range Bag, with a coyote brown canvas cleaning mat for the bench.
A note for service members: these are commercial holsters and slings for personal and training use. On duty you carry what your unit issues and wear it the way your SOP directs; see our guide below for what DA PAM 670-1 says about holsters.
How to Choose a Holster
Start with how you'll use it. A belt or hip holster is the simplest everyday option and keeps the pistol where most people expect to draw. A drop leg holster lowers the pistol to the thigh so it clears a plate carrier, chest rig or heavy duty belt. A shoulder holster carries under a jacket and is comfortable when you sit for long periods, such as in a vehicle. An ankle holster suits a small backup pistol.
Universal Fit and Retention
Many of our holsters are universal, meaning an adjustable nylon body and retention strap fit several frame sizes rather than one pistol model. That flexibility is handy if you own more than one handgun. Before relying on any holster, check that the trigger guard is covered, the retention strap snaps closed over your pistol, and the gun doesn't shift when you move.
Right-Hand, Left-Hand and Ambidextrous Holsters
Ambidextrous holsters can be set up for either hand. If a holster isn't marked ambidextrous, confirm the draw side in the product details before ordering.
How to Choose a Rifle Sling
Sling choice comes down to how you move with the rifle:
- 2-point slings attach at the front and rear. They carry comfortably over long distances and let you cinch the rifle tight to your body. Most shooters start here.
- Single-point slings attach at one spot near the receiver. They make switching shoulders fast, but the rifle hangs freely when you let go.
- 3-point slings wrap around the body and hold the rifle close to the chest. They're stable but take more practice to get in and out of.
Holsters and Slings in Transport and Storage
A padded rifle case protects optics and finish between home and range; measure your rifle's overall length against the 36-inch cases. Range bags hold ear protection, magazines, targets and tools in one carry. A MOLLE rifle scabbard is built for carrying a long gun on gear rather than for secure storage.
Holsters, Slings and Military Regulations
DA PAM 670-1, paragraph 20-19, covers military police accessories. It lists a black pistol holster, a black Taser or stun gun holster, and a black load-bearing belt about 2 to 3 inches wide among items MPs may wear while performing official law enforcement or corrections duties. Those items are authorized but not mandated, and the provost marshal or commander can also approve them for ceremonies.
Outside MP duty, holsters and slings are part of your weapon and load-carrying equipment, which is issued and configured by your unit. A commercial holster or sling can be a good choice for personal range time or off-duty training, but it isn't a replacement for issued gear unless your chain of command says so. DA PAM 670-1, paragraph 4-7, puts the burden on anyone buying uniform items from commercial sources to make sure they meet military specifications. Unit and installation policies can be stricter, so ask before bringing personal gear to a military range.
Carrying a Range Bag in Uniform
If you carry a range bag on post in uniform, paragraph 20-2 requires it to be black or match the colors of an authorized camouflage pattern, and the strap can't be worn diagonally across the body.