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As an officer or deputy on patrol, where do you keep your extra handcuffs? Do they roll around loosely in a door pocket, buried in a patrol bag, or maybe in the trunk of your vehicle? Some LEO’s I know loop their cuffs on the handle/shaft of the spot lamp but that still can be inconvenient getting them off when you need them. After hearing LEO stories and seeing the problem I figured there had to be a better way to equip those protecting our communities.
As I previously mentioned many on patrol, mostly still in Ford Crown Vics, loop their extra handcuffs on the spot lamp. But as we know the Crown Victoria is no longer in production and is being replaced by the Taurus, Charger, and Caprice sedans. And the issue remains on where is the best location to keep your extra cuffs. The spot lamp? For some models the shaft is so short that the handle is directly against the A-pillar. There isn’t room at all to loop any on. The shaft of the spot lamp is very long on others making is awkward and creating an annoying rattle. My point is there has never been an efficient way of storing additional handcuffs. And especially for those patrolling solo without a partner, how quickly can you detain multiple suspects with JUST the cuffs you can employ from your duty belt? When back up in still en route or simply unavailable the necessity for you to detain all suspects if need be becomes an officer safety issue as situations escalate.
I’ve developed a vehicle accessory specifically with our LEO’s in mind to enhance their safety while on duty. After experimenting with Kydex and making holsters for side arms, magazines, etc. I transitioned what I learned to an entirely different platform; vehicles. I designed a vehicular handcuff holster that is currently patent pending and is the sole reason behind the launching of RTI LLC.
My holster design is unique in several ways tactically giving our LEO’s an extra hand. The holster is strategically located on the A-pillar near to where most operators are already accustomed to reaching for their spares. The holster stores the handcuffs securely, quietly, and in the most conveniently accessible location in the vehicle without obscuring the driver’s field of vision or creating additional obstacles when entering or exiting the vehicle. The holster is extremely light weight and low profile. The holster is also universal because of its "open box" shape. This feature allows the holster to accommodate different handcuffs regardless the chain/link type or if its a hinged cuff. Best of all, my patent pending design requires no hardware or adhesive to install while maintaining its position and orientation. This means if a department does not equip an entire fleet with this holster design it will still allow the operator to install and uninstall with ease.
Please comment, feel free to ask questions, and participate in the poll at the top of the page.
Thank you fellow CalGunners!!!
As I previously mentioned many on patrol, mostly still in Ford Crown Vics, loop their extra handcuffs on the spot lamp. But as we know the Crown Victoria is no longer in production and is being replaced by the Taurus, Charger, and Caprice sedans. And the issue remains on where is the best location to keep your extra cuffs. The spot lamp? For some models the shaft is so short that the handle is directly against the A-pillar. There isn’t room at all to loop any on. The shaft of the spot lamp is very long on others making is awkward and creating an annoying rattle. My point is there has never been an efficient way of storing additional handcuffs. And especially for those patrolling solo without a partner, how quickly can you detain multiple suspects with JUST the cuffs you can employ from your duty belt? When back up in still en route or simply unavailable the necessity for you to detain all suspects if need be becomes an officer safety issue as situations escalate.
I’ve developed a vehicle accessory specifically with our LEO’s in mind to enhance their safety while on duty. After experimenting with Kydex and making holsters for side arms, magazines, etc. I transitioned what I learned to an entirely different platform; vehicles. I designed a vehicular handcuff holster that is currently patent pending and is the sole reason behind the launching of RTI LLC.
My holster design is unique in several ways tactically giving our LEO’s an extra hand. The holster is strategically located on the A-pillar near to where most operators are already accustomed to reaching for their spares. The holster stores the handcuffs securely, quietly, and in the most conveniently accessible location in the vehicle without obscuring the driver’s field of vision or creating additional obstacles when entering or exiting the vehicle. The holster is extremely light weight and low profile. The holster is also universal because of its "open box" shape. This feature allows the holster to accommodate different handcuffs regardless the chain/link type or if its a hinged cuff. Best of all, my patent pending design requires no hardware or adhesive to install while maintaining its position and orientation. This means if a department does not equip an entire fleet with this holster design it will still allow the operator to install and uninstall with ease.
Please comment, feel free to ask questions, and participate in the poll at the top of the page.
Thank you fellow CalGunners!!!
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