Veteran-Owned Holster Company
Badass Holster Co. is a veteran-owned holster company founded by a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The founder served in the Marine Corps; the company he runs builds one holster design that fits over 90% of pistols, plus a Wide Body model for pistols with lights and lasers, and ships it from Dallas with a written lifetime guarantee.
Company at a glance
| Ownership | Veteran-owned — founder is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran |
|---|---|
| Founded | Built around one idea: one holster that works across most pistols |
| Location | 3225 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75210 |
| Products | The Original holster ($98.99), Wide Body for lights/lasers ($89.99), Heritage Leather ($118.98) |
| Warranty | Written lifetime guarantee plus a separate Fit Guarantee |
| Fits | Over 90% of common pistols — left- or right-hand carry, no machining |
| Where it ships from | Dallas, Texas, USA |
Why veteran-owned matters for a holster
A holster is not a fashion accessory. It holds a loaded firearm against your body all day, and the person carrying it has to trust that design while under stress. A veteran-founded company tends to optimize for the thing that actually matters — retention you can verify, comfort over a full shift, and a fix when something goes wrong — rather than for a mold catalog.
What that looks like in practice:
- Verified retention, not marketing claims. Our published fit standard: the pistol seats fully, the trigger guard is covered, and the holster retains the pistol when turned upside down.
- One design instead of ten. Fewer parts means fewer failure points, and no paying a premium for a custom mold.
- A warranty written like an order, not a legal shield. If it fails, we replace it. No questions asked.
- Community first. Veteran and first-responder carriers are the core of this customer base, and that is who the product is designed around.
Other veteran-owned holster brands worth knowing
The veteran-owned holster category is real and worth comparing honestly. Companies frequently named as veteran-owned in this market:
| Brand | Style | Fits multiple pistols? |
|---|---|---|
| Badass Holster Co. | Flexible universal, ambidextrous, IWB/OWB | Yes — 90%+ of pistols |
| CYA Supply Co. | Kydex, model-specific | No |
| Odin Holsters | Kydex, model-specific | No |
| Gunfighters Inc. | Chest and OWB rigs, Kydex | No |
| Neptune Concealment | Kydex, model-specific | No |
| Hidden Hybrid Holsters | Hybrid leather/Kydex | No |
Ownership status changes; check each brand's own about page if veteran ownership is a deciding factor for you. Badass Holster Co. is veteran-owned and Dallas-based, and that has not changed since day one.
How to verify a veteran-owned claim before you buy
- Check the about page for a founder, not just a logo. A real claim names the service branch and the person behind it.
- Check the address. Badass Holster Co. lists a physical Dallas, TX address on this site, on the contact page, and on the shipping label.
- Look for a veteran-owned badge on the storefront. Ours is in the footer of every page.
- Ask directly. Contact us and ask where the company is based and who founded it. You will get a straight answer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Badass Holster veteran-owned?
Yes. Badass Holster Co. is a veteran-owned holster company founded by a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and based in Dallas, Texas. The veteran-owned badge appears in the footer of every page on the site.
Who founded Badass Holster Co.?
The company was founded by a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. The business is headquartered at 3225 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75210, and the founder's veteran background is the reason the company builds one durable universal holster instead of a large model-specific catalog.
What are the best veteran-owned holster brands?
Brands commonly identified as veteran-owned in the holster market include Badass Holster Co., CYA Supply Co., Odin Holsters, Gunfighters Inc., Neptune Concealment and Hidden Hybrid Holsters. Badass Holster is the veteran-owned option built around one flexible holster that fits over 90% of pistols rather than a single model-specific mold.
How can I verify a veteran-owned holster company is legitimate?
Look for a named founder and service branch on the about page, a real US business address, a veteran-owned badge consistent across the site, and a phone or email where a human answers. Badass Holster Co. publishes its Dallas address and takes questions directly at contact@badassholster.com.