Keep your hands protected from the big and small hazards of duty. View eight currently available choices from leading law enforcement suppliers in this photo gallery.
Gloves: 2012
The 5.11 Tac NFO2 tactical glove is designed to provide comfort, dexterity, durability, and protection from flash hazards whether you’re writing a ticket or cuffing a bad guy. Features include U.S.-made Nomex flash protection on the wrist and back of hand and fingers, goatskin leather, knuckle reinforcement, patented Tactical Touch precision fit fingertips, and seamless palm construction. Available in black or coyote.
9mm gloves from 10 Zero are comfortable in all weather conditions because they're made with Zeus Clarino material, which is resistant to both heat and cold. Stretch Spandex provides additional comfort and a snug fit. The gloves also feature hook-and-loop closures, snag-resistant seams and double stitching, and are machine washable. POLICE and SHERIFF identification logos can be added.
Instinct Gloves' Sniper model is lightweight and offers outstanding dexterity and feel, which makes it perfect for shooting firearms and for working patrol. The machine washable glove features a lightweight mesh top, Lycra stretch panels, adjustable Airprene cuff, synthetic leather palm, and specially designed index finger with a concealed inner seam.
BlackHawk's new patent pending S.O.L.A.G. H.D. series expands on the S.O.L.A.G. (Special Operations Light Assault Glove) glove program. H.D. gloves provide hard-knuckle protection and a thicker cowhide leather palm and fingertips for increased protection and wear. Kevlar and Nomex versions are available: The Kevlar version protects against flame, flash, and cuts; the Nomex version protects against flame and flash. Both versions are adjustable at the wrist and back of the hand for a custom fit, and have a nylon loop on the wrist for easy donning and attaching to carabiners. Available in sizes Small to XXL.
Model MX50 Viper unlined patrol gloves from Damascus feature thin, smooth, aniline laser-etched digital print leather in the palms cut to .8mm (golf glove thickness) for maximum sensitivity, touch, and feel while searching, driving, etc. The AirMesh backs feature exceptional air flow for warmer climates.
Safariland's Hatch Ultimatum tactical glove is made with molded finger guards to deflect impact with a special protective material as well as a hard knuckle guard. Polymer suede in the palm and on finger surfaces provides good grip. The Ultimatum features leather on the back of the glove with perforated ventilation for comfort. Patented Cut-Ring stitching allows for optional removal of the index finger for trigger control, and the thumb has an absorbent terry cloth brow pad to wipe away perspiration. Available in black in sizes S–XXL.
Finger Fashions' 334 Pat Down Glove is made of soft, supple, durable sheepskin leather with a black tricot lining for wicking away moisture and maintaining maximum dexterity. It also comes in a thin, Spectra-lined style for enhanced cut protection (model 3104X). Elastic at the wrist makes for easy on and off.
APX Gloves from Wiley X feature synthetic leather knuckle protectors and palms for maximum durability with excellent breathability. Reinforced thumbs and palm patches provide even greater protection and durability in these high-wear areas, while moisture-wicking, heavy-duty Lycra gussets and ventilated fingers for increased airflow keep hands from overheating. A silicone print strategically placed on each thumb and index finger provides increased grip and an integrated heavy-duty clip strap provides for easy storage and portability in the field.