C&G Holsters began in 2008 when retired law-enforcement officer and master firearms instructor Christopher J. Burns started making gear in his garage after failing to find a Kydex holster that met his standards. Today, Burns works alongside his son Gary and a team drawn from military, law-enforcement, and competitive-shooting backgrounds, with the company producing American-made holsters shaped by that practical experience for both professionals and civilians.
DeSantis Holster & Leather Goods CoWhat began with Gene DeSantis hand-building a holster at his kitchen table in 1972 is now DeSantis Holster & Leather Goods Co., a family-owned American manufacturer of hand-crafted firearm holsters and carry gear. The company still builds and ships from its U.S. plant, combining skilled handwork with modern design and serving customers that include elite law enforcement and the U.S. military. Its custom shop also makes special-order holsters for discontinued or uncommon firearms.AMITYVILLE, NY
Blade-Tech HolstersBlade-Tech Holsters began in 1995 as a father-and-son venture and has grown into an American manufacturing company based in Northeast Ohio. Its team designs and produces precision-molded and handcrafted carry gear for commercial users as well as military, government, security and law-enforcement customers worldwide. Blade-Tech is also known for patented attachment-system engineering, including TEK-LOK.STREETSBORO, OH
Black Swamp Leather Company LLCFrom a Northwest Ohio garage side hustle, Mike Epling has built Black Swamp Leather Company LLC into a one-person shop making handmade holsters, belts, and everyday leather gear. His former work repairing tooling and machining in a plastic injection shop informs the shop’s emphasis on precision and durability, while every piece is made in-house rather than mass-produced. The company also supports military personnel, law enforcement officers, and firefighters through its work and community-minded mission.MONTPELIER, OH
Orpaz DefenseFounded in 1990 by a former Israeli Police SWAT veteran, Orpaz Defense designs and makes firearm holsters and related carry gear in Israel. Drawing on more than 30 years of combat experience, the company develops polymer holsters with configurable retention and modular mounting options for military, police, security and civilian users. Orpaz also works with elite military and police units and has collaborated with IWI on firearm-carry solutions.MOUNT VERNON, NY