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Building a Reliable Everyday Carry (EDC) Kit: Beyond Just a Firearm When most people think of concealed carry, they focus on the gun — and while your firearm is a critical piece of your everyday carry, it’s just the beginning. A true EDC setup prepares you for more than just a gunfight. It prepares you for life — emergencies, low-light threats, injuries, and everything in between. At Black Swamp Leather Company LLC, we believe an EDC kit should match the same standard as your holster: tough, practical, and ready for the real world. Here’s what we recommend including in your EDC — and why each piece matters. 🔫 Spare Magazines: Ammo When You Need It Most Your primary magazine might...

Top 5 Concealed Carry Guns Under $500 (2025 Edition) When it comes to everyday carry, reliability matters—but that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. Whether you're a seasoned carrier or just getting started, there are solid handgun options that offer dependable performance at a budget-friendly price. Below are five of the best concealed carry guns under $500 that punch above their weight. 1. Taurus G3c Price: ~$300Caliber: 9mmCapacity: 12+1 Taurus has come a long way, and the G3c is proof. It’s compact, easy to conceal, and has a surprisingly crisp trigger for its class. The G3c gives you 12 rounds in the mag and features like front slide serrations and a steel sight set—things you’d expect to see...

Top 5 CCW Pistols for Everyday Carry in 2025 When it comes to concealed carry, your pistol is your lifeline. It has to be reliable, easy to conceal, and fast into action when it counts. At Black Swamp Leather Company LLC, we build holsters for serious carriers—and we know a thing or two about what works out in the real world. If you're looking to upgrade your setup or just getting into carrying, here are five rock-solid CCW pistols that have earned their place on the list. 1. Glock 43X Capacity: 10+1Caliber: 9mmWhy It Ranks: The Glock 43X strikes the perfect balance between size and capacity. Slim enough for deep concealment, but with just enough grip for confident control. Its...

Carry With Confidence: Why Gun Safety Starts With the Right Holster Concealed carry is more than a right—it’s a responsibility. Whether you're carrying for personal defense, protection of loved ones, or simply exercising your constitutional freedoms, safety has to come first. At Black Swamp Leather Company LLC, we believe every responsible gun owner should understand that true safety starts with how you carry—and that means using the right holster. The Hidden Dangers of Poor Carry Practices Tossing a loaded pistol into your waistband might sound like something out of an old Western, but in the real world, that kind of carelessness can lead to disaster. Unsecured firearms can shift, fall, or discharge unintentionally. That’s not just dangerous—it’s potentially fatal. A...

This is an instructional video showing how I draw a pattern for the Cross Draw Holster.