Hot New Concealed Carry Gear for Warm Weather

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posted on April 7, 2020
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A. An improvement upon the company’s popular Nemesis holster, the DeSantis Super Fly Pocket Holster features an even more viscous, rubberized exterior to keep the holster anchored in place. The addition of a removable, reversible outer flap eliminates the likelihood of telltale printing, while a slick pack-cloth inner lining aids in a smooth, low-friction draw. It’s available for more than 25 makes of handguns, in black only. MSRP: $42.99 desantisholster.com

B. The product of customer feedback for a compact, EDC-size version of its popular predecessor, Emerson Knives’ Mini Sheepdog features a 3-inch, 154 CM blade that is available in a choice of Bowie or spear-point configurations along with a choice of two different blade finishes. Serrations are optional. Choose from three methods of deployment: Dual thumb buttons, a flipper or by catching the wave on the edge of your pocket. The scales are constructed from G10. MSRP: $224.95 emersonknives.com

C. As functional as they are stylish, Leupold Katmai Sunglasses are made from lightweight, ballistic-rated materials and ship with rugged, scratch-resistant infused polarized lenses, which eliminate glare. A Guard-ion hydrophobic coating repels dirt, water and fingerprints for a clear, crisp image, while Diamondcoat-hardening keeps the lenses devoid of scratches. Daylight Max provides UV protection for optimal performance no matter the environment. A non-slip bridge and soft-touch rubber nose pads offer maximum comfort for extended use. MSRP: $159.99; leupold.com

D. Attractive, American-made and rugged, the Magpul El Burro Belt is constructed from a single, flexible layer of waterproof, reinforced-polymer material that has a tensile strength of more than 1,500 pounds. Custom, corrosion-resistant hardware further enhances its purpose-built design. The result is uncompromising, sag-free conveyance of your handgun. It is available in multiple colors and sizes. MSRP: $59.95; magpul.com

E. With a programmable switch offering four output cycles, the Pelican 7100 LED Flashlight has a 33- to 695-lumen output across four modes: High, strobe, medium or low—depending on your needs. A removable pocket clip orients the light for bezel-down carry. Runtimes range from slightly more than 9 hours to 75 minutes on its highest setting before it needs to be recharged with the included micro USB cable. It can also be powered by a AA battery (not included). MSRP: $83.95; pelican.com

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