Pouch-type holsters provide a fair heap of protection, depending on the material from which they are made, while the clip-on holsters provide brief or no protection. Pouch type holsters may also be open on singular or also sides, to provide easy access to the object, or they may have a spring or flap closure that retains it and provides protection on all sides.

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  Tactical/Military holsters are frequently synthetic of nylon or plastic

• They may be unreal in a camouflage pattern to match the wearer's uniform
• They are often of a drop-leg design
• Some army holsters still appliance the ancient "flap" design, which is cumbersome and laggard on the draw, but provides decided protection coverage for the holstered piece against the elements.