About
Who We Are
C&G Holsters is a God-centered company. We design and make precision Kydex holsters in the USA, outside Pittsburgh, PA, with American materials.
C&G Holsters was founded in 2008 by Christopher J. Burns, a retired Law Enforcement Officer, Master Firearms Instructor, and former engineer. The company began when Chris needed a reliable, consistent holster for real-world duty use. Unable to find one that met the standard required for a life-saving tool, he started building holsters in his garage.
What began as a practical solution for officers and responsible carriers has grown into a company with more than 30 employees.
Our Ethos: Faith, Family, and Service
Our motto is “For All That You Hold Close.” It stands for honor, courage, and service.
We build holsters for military, law enforcement, competitive shooters, and everyday carriers who protect their families and communities. Our team includes U.S. military veterans, law enforcement officers, and competitive shooters. We use the same gear we help design and build.
We place Romans 13:4 inside every holster:
“for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer.”
For us, this verse is a reminder of the weight and responsibility that comes with the tools we make and the people who carry them. You can read the full passage in the Bible App.
If you do not know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we encourage you to seek Him. The Bible says that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), and that the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23). Salvation is available to all who believe in Him. For more information, visit the Bible App and speak with a local church that speaks to your heart.
How We Build Every Holster
GEN6 is our sixth generation of holster designs. It is our mold name, not a Glock pistol generation.
Every C&G holster is molded from custom CNC-machined aluminum molds to a 0.003" tolerance. Then we fit-test it before it leaves our shop.
We have refined this process for more than 15 years. The goal is simple: steady retention, a clean draw, and a holster that lasts.
Ride height is the same on every C&G holster. It leaves room for a full master grip.
We don’t treat holsters as accessories. We treat them as tools you may need when it matters most.
Press
Named 'Best for Appendix Carry' (Mod1 Lima) and 'Best Premium' (Covert) by Outdoor Life.
Featured in Guns & Ammo's 10 Best IWB Holsters.
Built With Partners Who Carry
We developed the MOD1 and MOD1 LIMA appendix sidecar systems with Sergeant Major (Ret.) Jamey Caldwell of 1 Minute Out. His special operations experience shaped the flexible hinge and the overall design.
Competitive shooter Andrew Hyder helped develop the stiffening ribs (Hyder Ribs) used across our GEN6 line.
Our Holster Lines
We make holsters for everyday concealed carry, duty, training, and competition:
- MOD1 and MOD1 LIMA: appendix sidecar systems with a spare mag carrier
- TRINITY: belt-mounted OWB system for duty, training, and open carry, with optional Level 2 retention
- TACTICAL: light-bearing holsters
- IWB COVERT and IWB ALPHA: inside-the-waistband carry
QUICKSHIP or CUSTOM
QUICKSHIP holsters ship in black within 5 business days.
CUSTOM holsters offer colors and patterns and ship within 15 business days.
Both are made from the same GEN6 molds. Orders over $99.99 ship free in the USA.
Every C&G product has a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. See Warranty Information.
Made in the USA
Every C&G holster is designed and made outside Pittsburgh, PA, using American materials.
We are proud to support the people who protect others: military units, law enforcement, first responders, and responsible armed citizens.
See Our Holsters in Person
Want to check fit before you buy? Find a C&G dealer near you.
Own a gun shop? We’d love to work with you. Become a dealer.
