REVIEW: Full concealment Holster by JJ Racaza by FREMA

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The Filipino "JJ" Racaza is known from various USPSA videos, where he also showcases his Grand Master skills. Apart from that, he also works at the American Department of Homeland Security. So, it's safe to say that "JJ" can shoot. Probably influenced by his work at Homeland Security, he came up with the idea to bring a holster to the market that appeals more to concerned citizens and undercover investigators than to athletes. We are talking about the "Full Concealment Holster", manufactured by the less known company FREMA, available at 365+ Tactical Equipment. We even took our pants down for testing...

The holster aims to reach users who are not satisfied with the commonly provided IWB holsters, since the gun remains visible. Therefore, these "crotch holsters" are suitable for situations where one might want to wear a suit, or where it is advisable to prevent others from noticing the gun. Therefore, the holster resembles the Smartcarry holster, with the notable difference: the FREMA is made of plastic and is only available in one size.

The holster basically consists of a curved plastic shield from which a small bridge extends towards the body, which in turn has a small support plate for the comfort of the wearer. In order to fasten the shield, there is an adjustable strap with two rubber loops for magazines attached, which is closed with velcro. That's it. There's nothing more to it. This means the second half of the holster is the user themselves. So, if one is worried about sweating on their gun, they might want to avoid this holster.

Now let's talk about comfort. According to "JJ", this holster is designed to be worn all day long (the holster, that is...). Well, it's definitely not that comfortable. Especially without an undershirt (summer!), the points of contact with the holster turn deep red after about three hours, and uncomfortable pressure points start to form. So, wearing an undershirt is recommended to make it bearable for up to six hours. Wearing it for longer periods is not advisable as it becomes somewhat uncomfortable. Regardless of a shirt.

How about mobility? Well, since the holster is designed to accommodate anything from the Baby Glock to a full-sized 1911, it naturally doesn't fit perfectly anywhere. So, the device needs some time to find the right spot where movements such as squatting, sitting, etc., are possible without anything being "in the way". Once that is sorted out, it usually works without major difficulties.

However, problems arise when going to the restroom. At the urinal, it usually causes a bit of "confusion" when the wearer struggles in their pants until they can finally start relieving themselves. And at the toilet, it's not much different, as one needs to find a place for the gun since it can't be left in the holster for design reasons. For now, it has proven effective to place it in the lowered, tightened pants, keeping it protected from curious eyes, easily accessible, and hard to forget.

 

Camouflage: With its rather large yet nicely round shape, bystanders actually don't notice anything, even though one might appear to be wearing a diaper at the front (image above). The camouflaging effect is remarkably good!

Drawing/Holstering: Drawing is a bit - unorthodox. One first brings the support hand in front of the muzzle (image) and pushes the gun upwards out of the holster, while the gun hand grabs it and positions it. Socially, it's discreet, as men usually touch themselves there. It must be noted that this method requires an initial less smooth grip on the gun, which often needs correction. Furthermore, drawing while sitting in regular clothing doesn't work at all. However, holstering usually works flawlessly, with no issues.

Summary of Pros: Very good camouflage, usable for both left- and right-handed shooters, suitable for almost any standard pistol, can be used with suits and similar attire.

Cons: Not as comfortable to wear over extended periods as conventional IWB holsters, forced "sweeping" during drawing process, and a somewhat insecure feeling regarding trigger protection.

CONCLUSION: The holster is more suited for clandestine operations where hiding the weapon may be more important than carrying it securely. However, this is a matter of consideration in terms of the overall situation evaluation. Otherwise, for around 50,-, it's a functional holster with a slightly different design.

Price: 49.95 Euros

Colors: Coyote, Black

Source: http://www.365-plus.com/jj-racaza-point-five-0-holster

The video of the holster with its inventor.