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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
John Bianchi is back in the saddle again, with an all
new select line of premium quality, hand-crafted Western
gunbelts and holsters for the discriminating buyer.
Each rig is one of a kind, handmade outfit crafted by
John Bianchi personally and accompanied with an engraved
certificate of originality signed by the maker, suitable
for framing. Plain or fancy with elaborate floral carving
and sterling silver, these new gunbelts capture the flavor
of old world design and craftsmanship... handmade by the
master himself.
Bianchi is known as the "Father of the modern holster"
and the "master of concealment" and is responsible
for the design and production of an incredible 20 million
high-quality holsters, belts and related accessories during
his prolific 40 year career as a holster manufacturer.
No one in history has had a more profound effect on holster
design and gun concealment than John Bianchi.
Starting in his garage and working as a police officer
in the mid-1950's, Bianchi produced totally new design
concepts in holsters that were years ahead of their time.
In so doing, Bianchi completely revolutionized the way
handguns are carried and as a result built the largest
international holster-manufacturing company, which still
bears his name.
During his long career that spans more than five decades,
Bianchi has become one of the most familiar personalities
in the Firearms industry. His image is recognized by millions
of police, military and sportsmen, worldwide.
Following the sale of Bianchi International, the company
he founded 40 years ago, he retired as Chairman of the
Board. Prior to his retirement, Bianchi led the design
team that created the M-12 military holster, now the official
holster of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Among John Bianchi's numerous achievements, which include
authoring the industry best seller Blue Steel & Gun
Leather, the definitive book on the history and use of
holsters. Bianchi has accumulated over 200 patents, trademarks
and copyrights. Bianchi has been a life member of the
NRA since 1949 and founded the "Bianchi Cup".
now the NRA's premier international pistol competition.
There is scarcely a holster produced today that does not
show the early Bianchi design influence. Enduring and
pervasive, the Bianchi design concepts have profoundly
affected the way millions of shooters think about guns
think about guns and holsters throughout the world. Named
the Outstanding American Handgunner in 1986, Bianchi received
the prestigious Firearms Industry's highest award for
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