{"id":803,"date":"2024-01-05T22:26:45","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T22:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=803"},"modified":"2024-01-05T22:26:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T22:26:46","slug":"gun-belt-review-the-black-beard-belts-ranger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=803","title":{"rendered":"Gun Belt Review: The Black Beard Belts Ranger"},"content":{"rendered":"<div> <!-- image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure> <noscript><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt-feature-768x496.jpg\" alt=\"Gun Belt Review: The Black Beard Belts Ranger\" title=\"Gun Belt Review: The Black Beard Belts Ranger\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Black Beard Belt\u2019s Ranger Gun Belt is good looking and makes carrying a gun comfortable<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-author-reviews-the-ratchet-style-black-beard-belts-ranger-gun-belt-an-adjustable-and-comfortable-concealed-carry-accessory\"><strong>The author reviews the ratchet-style Black Beard Belts Ranger Gun Belt, an adjustable and comfortable concealed carry accessory.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>I have a new gun belt, and I really like it. But first, I want to talk a bit about this new world we\u2019re currently living in.<\/p>\n<p>Back in 1993 when I was a young patrol officer, I was recruited to cover the firearms law portion of a concealed carry class that was frequently taught in the city where I worked. The lead instructor had graduated from Massad Ayoob\u2019s Lethal Force Institute and was well versed in the application of a handgun for self-defense.<\/p>\n<p>Part of the course dealt with what I categorized as \u201cnot doing stupid things that could increase your exposure to situations where your life might be jeopardized,\u201d or where you might have to use your handgun. This included not hanging around in dark alleys, parking in dim-lit areas or frequenting secluded stop-and-rob convenience stores, failing to look for suspicions characters and paying attention to the body language of others.<\/p>\n<p>Back then\u201430 years ago\u2014if you did those things, the chance that you would need to use your gun to save your life while out in public were slim. That hardly seems like enough anymore.<\/p>\n<p>The times, as they say, have changed. Gun belts and holsters are no longer just made of leather, and bad guys with bad intent are likely to appear anywhere at any time. It seems that all that has to happen now is for someone to get off their meds or wake up with their panties in a wad, and they\u2019re ready to load their guns and head out to some gun-free zone and start shooting folks.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt-holster.jpg\" alt=\"Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt-holster\" class=\"wp-image-292020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt-holster.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt-holster-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt-holster-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt-holster-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt-holster-672x420.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If it\u2019s not comfortable to carry a gun, you won\u2019t. And, in today\u2019s world, not carrying is not good.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This complicates self-defense because what we once thought were relatively safe spaces no longer exist. The world\u2014this new world\u2014has become a dangerous place, and it doesn\u2019t matter if you live in a small town or a big city.<\/p>\n<p>The point of all this is to remind you that bad things can now happen anywhere, and your awareness needs to be properly tuned and functioning anytime you\u2019re out in public. Also, no matter where you are, you should have a plan, and, if at all possible, a gun that\u2019s handy and that you can shoot well.<\/p>\n<p>Just as important is the training of your family members to respond to a potential bad situation, whether it occurs in a mall, a church or a bowling alley. If you wait until something happens to make that plan, it\u2019ll be too late. Be armed, be vigilant and just like it was 30 years ago, don\u2019t do stupid stuff.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-black-beard-belts\"><strong>Black Beard Belts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Back in the day, gun belts were made of leather. They still are, and I\u2019m kind of an old-school guy and like leather belts and holsters. However, I\u2019m open to anything that makes carrying a gun more comfortable and, for the past three months, I\u2019ve been wearing a new gun belt from Black Beard Belts. Black Beard Belts offers several styles of gun belts to include those with a conventional buckle and prong, to the more modern ratchet-style belt.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt.jpg\" alt=\"Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt\" class=\"wp-image-292021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt-672x420.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt.jpg\" alt=\"Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Beard-Belts-Ranger-Gun-Belt-672x420.jpg 672w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The quick adjust buckle on Black Beard Belt\u2019s Ranger Gun Belt allows fast and easy adjustment, one half-inch at a time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The older I get the more I appreciate comfort when it comes to, well, everything \u2026 but especially as it relates to concealed carry. Lack of comfort is the number-one reason those with a concealed carry permit don\u2019t carry a gun. This appreciation for comfort has led me to also be appreciative of ratchet-style belts because they\u2019re not limited to 1-inch adjustments. If you\u2019re feeling an extra bit trim, a ratchet belt will allow you to snug-up incrementally. Just the same: If you eat too much, a ratchet belt will allow you to loosen up a bit. Ratchet belts also allow you a bit more flexibility when carrying, particularly with inside the waistband holsters. I have Black Beard Belt\u2019s ratchet-style Ranger Gun Belt.<\/p>\n<p>This belt is offered in black, coyote brown, OD green or with the M81 camo pattern, and in 2-inch incremental lengths from 32 to 52 inches. Regardless of length, it has 19 reinforced holes spaced in 0.5-inch increments, and there\u2019s an option for steel grommet reinforcement. This 1.5-inch belt is made of high-strength polymer-coated nylon with a no-shine, non-slip coating.<\/p>\n<p>The buckle and pin are made of stainless steel, and it has a quick-release feature. When you adjust it, you get an audible click letting you know everything is locked in place. This is a good-looking belt to wear with jeans \u2026 and even dress pants. Black Beard Belts also offers a 1.75-inch version of this belt with double holes, but it\u2019s a bit radical for everyday wear and is probably best suited to range or duty use.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve worn this belt a lot with inside the waistband and outside the waistband holsters, and it hasn\u2019t shown any wear. Also, I\u2019m not as lean and trim as I used to be, and it seems after every meal I need a bit more room, and with this belt, it\u2019s a simple adjustment. It\u2019s also easy to adjust this belt when sitting for long periods like on a drive or at a desk, and tightening back to normal is almost instantaneous when you stand up. It\u2019s not uncommon for me to carry a steel-framed Colt Commander, and this belt has plenty of rigidity to hold the gun in place.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranger-Gun-Belt-buckle.jpg\" alt=\"Ranger-Gun-Belt-buckle\" class=\"wp-image-292022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranger-Gun-Belt-buckle.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranger-Gun-Belt-buckle-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranger-Gun-Belt-buckle-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranger-Gun-Belt-buckle-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranger-Gun-Belt-buckle-672x420.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranger-Gun-Belt-buckle.jpg\" alt=\"Ranger-Gun-Belt-buckle\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranger-Gun-Belt-buckle.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranger-Gun-Belt-buckle-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranger-Gun-Belt-buckle-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranger-Gun-Belt-buckle-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranger-Gun-Belt-buckle-672x420.jpg 672w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ratchet-style belts allow quick and easy precise adjustment for carry comfort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Don\u2019t get me wrong, I still like leather. For me, guns\u2014especially steel guns\u2014and leather go together. But I also like to be comfortable and for inside or outside the waistband daily handgun carry, this is one of the most comfortable belts I\u2019ve tired. Just like our world is evolving, this new millennium has brought with it new threats. But it\u2019s also brought better gear that will allow us to be more comfortably armed, more often, and that\u2019s a good thing.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Editor&#8217;s Note:<\/strong>\u00a0This article originally appeared in the February 2024 issue of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gundigestservice.com\/customer\/subscribe.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gun Digest the Magazine<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong>More CCW Gear:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-32\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-271572\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-medium wp-image-271572\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #333; text-align: center;\">Next Step: Get your FREE Printable Target Pack<\/h2>\n<p>Enhance your shooting precision with our 62 MOA Targets, perfect for rifles and handguns. 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