From Fringe Vests to Firearm Holsters: The Story of Galco

November 26, 2025

Galco Holsters began in 1969 when Richard Gallagher, a Chicago leatherworker making hippie-era gear, was asked by a police officer to craft a gun holster. That led to the creation of the Jackass Rig — a shoulder holster that gained national fame on Miami Vice. Learn how the company evolved into Galco, the Great American Leather Company.

Catch more with Mike Barham of Galco on Gun Talk Nation: https://www.guntalk.com/video-post/galco-and-jackass-leather

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