Duty belt picture thread

[constable]

Damn lefties

[IA300]

Damn lefties

Aren't those the guys in their "Right" minds?

[1911ShooterPhil]

Mostly the same toys...

Aren't those the guys in their "Right" minds?

Exactly, right?



Not a LEO, simply an armed security professional...but, we mostly got the same toys...mostly.

Just making sure the private sector gets represented. --1911ShooterPhil

[RDT72]

Leather is better, the fake basketweave stuff works too, we used to spray paint the fake stuff with black paint for ceremonies. Made it nice and shiney.

[Flipdude]

Would duty belt suspenders help save back problems due to overloaded duty belts? Are they allowed in most agencies?

[CBR_rider]

Suspenders or a load bearing vest WOULD actually help lower back problems (as experience and almost any doc will tell you) but I don't know how many agencies authorize them. Mine doesn't without a medical issue or if a load bearing vest is part of your uniform as a special unit.

[rolncode3]

Who makes the suspenders in the picture above?

I wear the suspenders that go underneath the shirt and are basically invisible. They are:

1) Awesome
2) Expensive
3) Of questionable durability (the parts that attach to the belt are beginning to bend after about 1 year)

Our chief approved load bearing vests for patrol. He wants us to go through The Vest Man down in LA. As soon as I get it all worked up, I'll be making the prototype purchase and then we'll polish up the policy. Mine will be mostly MOLLE just because we don't know where everything should go. I expect most purchases to be sewn-on pouches in a permanent location, so it looks less military.

[CBR_rider]

Our chief approved load bearing vests for patrol. He wants us to go through The Vest Man down in LA. As soon as I get it all worked up, I'll be making the prototype purchase and then we'll polish up the policy. Mine will be mostly MOLLE just because we don't know where everything should go. I expect most purchases to be sewn-on pouches in a permanent location, so it looks less military.

I'm jealous. The excuse from our brass is essentially that anything other than the stereotypical police uniform is too "unapproachable" for the public. I could care less that it's more "tactical," I just want to save my back!

[Sacmedic]

Just placed an order with the Vest Man. Great people to work with.

[Flipdude]

Who makes the suspenders in the picture above?

I wear the suspenders that go underneath the shirt and are basically invisible. They are:

1) Awesome
2) Expensive
3) Of questionable durability (the parts that attach to the belt are beginning to bend after about 1 year)

Our chief approved load bearing vests for patrol. He wants us to go through The Vest Man down in LA. As soon as I get it all worked up, I'll be making the prototype purchase and then we'll polish up the policy. Mine will be mostly MOLLE just because we don't know where everything should go. I expect most purchases to be sewn-on pouches in a permanent location, so it looks less military.

I believe it's by Tactical Tailor. So if your agency doesn't approve of suspenders, would those back support vest be approved to be worn underneath the uniform? I am on an eligibility list for SDSO and just curious to see what most agencies prefer. I've heard of an officer that had to go on medical leave due to back problems from wearing overloaded duty belts.

[desertexplore]

Please explain the philosophy of use behind the two flashlights.

[rolncode3]

Please explain the philosophy of use behind the two flashlights.

My philosophy.

2 is 1, 1 is none.
Can't walk around pointing your gun all over the place to use your flashlight. When you do have your gun out, weaponlight frees up your other hand, and illuminates what you're targeting.

I also have more flashlights in my equipment bags and on my person (small led to signal helos, low power for working on paperwork on hood of vehicles, etc).

(ETA: Well I just saw one belt has two handheld flashlights....so I guess that's who you were asking. I'll just leave this anyways)

[desertexplore]

^^^ It's all good brother, I'm a big flashlight geek myself.

[UNLTD1487]

I was wondering why he would have 2 flashlights that takes up the precious belt space. To each their own.

BTW, where do you guys put your mace/over spray? 1 o 'clock, 2?

[UNLTD1487]

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