Hilarious!! Anybody seen this video, retired or Ron solo?

[Thomas1190]

So I'm currently a LASD applicant with just a couple more steps to complete before I get accepted into an academy. Hopefully soon, I cant wait! So anway, I was just searching through LASD videos on YouTube and found this.

I guess there was an incident where LAPD Officers mistakenly identified a couple people who were actually LA Co. Deputies in an unmarked car. I know LAPD and LASD work togther in the greater LA area and may provide backup for one another if needed, but I just love the humor (and maybe seriousness?) in this lol. Go LASD!!

**I apologize if I happen to offend any current, retired, or future LAPD Officers**

[Ron-Solo]

Oh yeah, this is a classic. It came about as a result of LAPD proning out uniformed deputies at gunpoint. Happened in the mid 80's to deputies from Carson Station.

The Sheriff was not amused and tried to squash the video, but there were too many copies out. The deputies that made it got some grief from the department over it, since they isn't have authorization to represent the department on film.

"Who are You?"

I especially love the Hoyt breakfront holster. Carried one just like it. Still have it too!

[Notorious]

This film is legendary and we talked about it into the late 90's but I have not seen it until about 2 years ago.

I heard the deputy who made it got a few days on the beach but it was worth it.

Gotta love the mustache and all the old school hardware with the leather and shiny snaps and metal PR-24 and all. Brings back memories.

[LoneYote]

That's the funniest thing I have seen all month....

[Eat Dirt]

Car 54 ,, Where Are You ? ( now that's go'in Back a few years )

[Jonathan Doe]

Oh yeah, this is a classic. It came about as a result of LAPD proning out uniformed deputies at gunpoint. Happened in the mid 80's to deputies from Carson Station.

The Sheriff was not amused and tried to squash the video, but there were too many copies out. The deputies that made it got some grief from the department over it, since they isn't have authorization to represent the department on film.

"Who are You?"

I especially love the Hoyt breakfront holster. Carried one just like it. Still have it too!

I still have my Hoyt for a 6" revolver. Great holster.

[retired]

They came to our station (Walnut/San Dimas at the time, now Walnut/Diamond Bar) and played the video and talked with us about it.

I recall them saying they honestly believed they were about to be shot and one whispered to the other to get ready to go for their guns. LAPD came to their senses right then for whatever reason and a tragedy was averted.

So, while the video is hilarious, the actual event was a pretty scary thing for them. IIRC, I believe they said a copy mysteriously ended up on the LAPD Chief's desk for his viewing pleasure.


ETA: I just looked at it and seeing the gun belt (I also had a Hoyt) with its speed loaders and the old black plastic name tag sure took me back in time. I still have my speed loader cases that were given to me when I bought my revolver as we transitioned to the 92F.

[FLIGHT762]

I especially love the Hoyt breakfront holster. Carried one just like it. Still have it too!

I also noticed the Hoyt and the speed loader cases. I had Hoyt make me a break front in the late 70's for my model 66. They stamped my CDL on the back side. I still have it. I used it until we went to autos in 1986.

[Thomas1190]

They came to our station (Walnut/San Dimas at the time, now Walnut/Diamond Bar) and played the video and talked with us about it.

I recall them saying they honestly believed they were about to be shot and one whispered to the other to get ready to go for their guns. LAPD came to their senses right then for whatever reason and a tragedy was averted.

Wow, that is pretty crazy. Luckily it stopped there before a serious tragedy took place. That would of not been good at all.

But hey, at least LAPD's Cheif was able to take part in viewing this fine video production, along with everyone else . I watch it and I still laugh. The guy talking is so serious, not even a little chuckle. They must of done plenty of retakes lol.

Young whipper snapper talking here , but those breakfront holsters are....interesting. Pretty fast draw and reholstering. Was that its main advantage? Did it hold your revolver in place as good as a traditional holster?

[Notorious]

Wow, that is pretty crazy. Luckily it stopped there before a serious tragedy took place. That would of not been good at all.

But hey, at least LAPD's Cheif was able to take part in viewing this fine video production, along with everyone else . I watch it and I still laugh. The guy talking is so serious, not even a little chuckle. They must of done plenty of retakes lol.

Young whipper snapper talking here , but those breakfront holsters are....interesting. Pretty fast draw and reholstering. Was that its main advantage? Did it hold your revolver in place as good as a traditional holster?

I never used a breakfront. My "old school" holster was a Bill Jordan Border Patrol style low ride aggressive raked level 1 retention with only a thumb snap. When I got issued the Top Gun 200, I thought... whoa... this is getting too high tech for me.

I have some old school swivel holsters though and save them for dress occasions. One for my Colt Official Police revolver and one for the G34.

[BigDogatPlay]

Young whipper snapper talking here , but those breakfront holsters are....interesting. Pretty fast draw and reholstering. Was that its main advantage? Did it hold your revolver in place as good as a traditional holster?

Better in some cases. The cylinder of the revolver locked into recesses inside the holster and the front of the trigger guard bore right down onto a a solid block of leather. The only real way to get the gun in or out was through the front. A rear takeaway was difficult unless the person doing the taking was pretty adept. The on belt and short shank models (I used both over the years) were very easy to defend from a front grab.

Some makers were better than others. Bianchi's were kind of the first and were good. Hoyt was a clear couple of steps ahead. The best retention of any breakfront I tried was (still is?) made by A.E. Nelson, example below. It was a Hoyt clone in form but used a solid sewn in strap around the back of the trigger guard and there was no way to attack the gun from the rear.

[Thomas1190]

Very interesting tidbit of information there, thanks. I also find it interesting how all the gear and technology has evolved over time. And guys like yourself and others here who were all in the middle of big transitions. Like going from a revolver to a semi. Or how about hopping in a Crown Vic for first time? Sorry if I'm making you all feel old I love hearing about it. I'm just bringing back good memories! Lol Nice little off topic discussion here

[TrailerparkTrash]

B. Tunget and R. Seymor. Both no longer on the Dept. One retired due to a later injury and the other retired after putting in his "30." Both two great cops.

[cacop]

One of our now retired Sgts. was working the Santa Clarita station when this happened. He told us all about it. Somethings never change. Especially the part where management had no sense of humor about it. At least in front of the troops.

[retired]

One of our now retired Sgts. was working the Santa Clarita station when this happened. He told us all about it. Somethings never change. Especially the part where management had no sense of humor about it. At least in front of the troops.

Our Capt. had as sense of humor since he allowed the video to be played and the two deputies to be there.