Tag: Duty Gear: Page 17

Patrol

Duty Belt Deconstruction

While some safety measures may seem insignificant now, they might actually save your life someday. Start by looking at your duty belt. Did you configure the items on it because they work best that way for you, or because everyone else does it that way?

February 29, 2004

Weapons

Buck-Strider Police Utility Knife

This unusual folding knife is built tough enough for daily duty and designed for close defense.

December 31, 2003

Patrol

Improvised Weapons

It's time to think outside the box-way outside the box.

September 30, 2003

Weapons

Vise Grips

Who would have thought years ago that the hunk of hardened and shaped leather we wear on our hips would evolve from a simple holster into a high-tech, lightweight firearm retention device?

June 30, 2003

Technology

Binocular Basics

Look on the front seat of the vast majority of police cars today and I'd wager you'll see a beat up pair of K-Mart binoculars (or worse).

March 31, 2003

Patrol

The Stuff of Life

It may seem obvious to everyone but old-fashioned football coaches, drill sergeants, and police academy PT instructors, but people exerting themselves in the hot sun need water. You need water for your body to function normally, and therefore to do your job.

February 28, 2003

Weapons

Columbia River's M16 Duty Knives

The top of the line is the M16 series of knives developed by Kit Carson, a well known member of the Knifemakers' Guild.

January 31, 2003

Patrol

Nylok Pro Duty Gear

Safariland

Safariland's new Nylok Pro line includes accessory cases, holders, and pouches, all made of tough, ballistic nylon. Finished with Safari-Laminate, the Nylok Pro line is lightweight yet resistant to scuffs, tears, and fading.

December 31, 2002

Patrol

Calling All MacGyvers

With a pocket tool in his hand and a couple of strips of aluminum foil MacGyver could probably construct a nuclear power plant. You won't need to do that. But in the real world of law enforcement, these devices are handy streamlined versions of the essential items from your tool box.

October 31, 2002

Patrol

What's in a Boot?

You probably know what you like, but you probably also see something new each time you browse your local uniform store, looking to replace your boots. Companies continue to come up with newer and better technologies every year.

September 30, 2002

Weapons

On the Cutting Edge

No department would dare let said officer hit the street without training and instruction in policies governing the use of a pistol. Many PDs even have policies regarding the use of flashlights. But in most departments an edged weapon/cutting tool clipped to the pocket of the officer's duty pants flies under the radar.

September 30, 2002

Patrol

Have Gun--Will Travel

Today's law enforcement personnel have many choices beyond leather, and much more to carry than just a pistol.

May 31, 2002