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There are a variety of retention-style holsters for the average firearms owner. Friction retention is the most common, which allows your firearm to stay in the holster due to a concise fit or a retention screw.

Holster Retention Description

Level 1 Friction holds handgun in place. Fitted Level 1 holsters are secure enough to keep your gun in place through most activities.
Disadvantage of Level 1: Your gun can be taken away by someone else.
Level 1 holster
Level 2 Friction plus a second retention method like a strap or a thumb activate retention.
Level 2 holster
Level 3 Two retentions in addition to friction like a strap and a trigger guard lock. Used heavily by law enforcement.
Level 3 holster
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