SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

FALCO Holsters, What's In a Name?

Ft. Lauderdale, FL –– FALCO® Holsters, globally recognized for exceptional artisanship in every handcrafted, purpose-built leather holster, was recently featured in the 2023 Guns & Ammo Carry magazine in a story titled “FALCO Holsters Mastering Old-World Craftsmanship and High Tech” written by Kevin Reese. The article chronicles the origin of FALCO Holsters, the history of its medieval home, and how it grew from a garage business into a state-of-the-art international manufacturer.

“When people ask why our holster company is named FALCO Holsters, we prefer to show them rather than tell them,” stated CEO Róbert Ková?. “Outdoor writer Kevin Reese visited our world headquarters in Slovakia, so after our factory tour, we took him to our local falconry school where handcrafted leather gloves are a staple for the students learning to engage with birds of prey. Our gun holster business began after years of hand-making gloves for falconers, offering protection from sharp talons.”

According to the 2023 Guns & Ammo Carry article, “FALCO bridges an intriguing gap between old-world craftsmanship and advanced technology; however, the company successfully navigates and pays homage to both without compromising either. So far, it’s a recipe for success.”

The piece continues, “To be clear, few companies remain passionately devoted to producing world-class leather goods steeped in old-world artisanship. They have sacrificed legacy, tradition, leather quality, and customer service for large-scale automation or larger profit margins. FALCO remains a hold-out.” Ková? adds that those virtues are not for sale, “However, holsters crafted under the tenants of such attributes most certainly are. His flexibility here is zero.”

To access the 2023 Guns & Ammo Carry FALCO Holsters story, visit https://www.osgnewsstand.com/product/carry-2023.

For a collection of high-resolution lifestyle images and videos of Kevin Reese’s visit to the FALCO Holsters headquarters, click here.

Contact Vice President of Sales and Marketing Katarína Zacharová at katarina@falcoholsters.com to learn more about becoming a trusted FALCO Holsters retailer.

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About FALCO® Holsters, The Gun Holsters Company

FALCO Holsters delivers a unique combination of modern techniques and old-world, traditional craftsmanship to our portfolio of custom handgun holsters. Since 1989, the FALCO brand has grown from a small garage in rural Slovakia making leather falconry gloves to a state-of-the-art workshop producing an extensive variety of holsters we supply to individuals, police forces, and military units worldwide. Using only the highest quality European and U.S. materials available, FALCO Holsters thrives while proudly maintaining a personal approach. All products are handmade in Slovakia, in the heart of the beautiful Štiavnica Mountains, rich with history, and appreciated as a World Heritage Site (UNESCO). We are proud of the precision of our skilled artisans and our ability to design and manufacture products according to any customer’s exacting needs and requirements. Our commitment to customer service and premium quality extends through our endless customization options, the FALCO Holster’s limited lifetime warranty, and fast, international FedEx shipping.