It’s all about quality—not quantity—when it comes to police duty gear. Whether it’s holsters, vest carriers, eye protection, footwear or knives, essential duty gear should be reliable, durable and effective. Here are some examples.
Safariland’s new Monadnock AutoLock Defender Baton Kit includes a knuckle-guard-style baton, which shields the user’s hand from hostile strikes, and a custom-designed holder. The updated handle design on the baton features a smooth grip (no finger grooves) so that a variety of hand sizes can grip comfortably. The AutoLock Defender has a patented locking mechanism so that the baton stays open during use and closes with a push of a button. The holder has a tension-retention design to hold the baton securely in place, and an open bottom for re-holstering the baton while it’s extended. The Defender Kit is available with a 22-inch baton in a black chrome finish with a textured grip and a Power Safety Tip with either a right- or left-hand, cross-draw carry holder. Safariland 800/347-1200 www.safariland.com
The new Whiskey ballistics-rated sunglasses from Bobster feature anti-fog lenses, a black frame and gunmetal detailing. The anti-fog, scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses are available in polarized, clear or smoked. The polarized lenses eliminate glare, the clear lenses are best for low-light conditions and the all-purpose smoked lenses are great for natural color perception. The lightweight flexible frame offer day-long comfort in the field. The base-wrap design of the frame provides peripheral vision and protects against wind, debris, light and fragmentation. The Whiskey sunglasses meet the ANSI Z87 safety standard and exceed the military ballistic impact standard. Bobster 800/603-2662 www.bobster.com
Elbeco’s new V1 TexTrop External Vest Carrier is a professional outer shell designed to be worn over a uniform shirt. The V1 matches nine different colored TexTrop shirts, making it virtually undetectable—even at close range. Unlike some external vest carriers that require ballistic panels to be removed from their current vest and inserted into the carrier, the V1 incorporates your existing concealable vest in its entirety. Pouches are located at the front and back of the carrier for convenient insertion and removal. Back-to-front hook-and-loop side panels provide a user-friendly mechanism to tighten or release the vest as necessary. Elbeco
800/468-4654 www.elbeco.com
The Ortho-TacX Boot from Altama is specifically designed for the law enforcement profession. This 8-inch boot features a black, full-grain aniline leather upper, with Gore-Tex water-resistant and breathable lining. The Ortho-TacX also includes a slip-, acid- and oil-resistant, non-marking rubber outsole and a molded EVA midsole. The removable innersole is contoured to fit the shape of your foot and its multi-port ventilation system allows circulation and moisture dissipation. The Ortho-TacX comes with molded resin and nylon speed laces, a tongue lace guard and a suede-lined padded collar. Altama
800/437-9888 www.altama.com
Buck’s new 753 Redpoint Rescue is a 2-3/4" partially serrated drop-point knife made from 420HC stainless steel with a titanium coat. The one-handed SafeSpin blade deployment and SUR-Lock mechanism allows you to easily lock the blade open and closed—even if you’re wearing gloves. At the end of the handle, there’s an integrated glass breaker, as well as a seat belt cutter to quickly and safely free accident victims. An all-weather grip thermoplastic handle, with rubber overmold, provides optimal knife control even during emergency situations. The Redpoint Rescue has a removable tip-down, deep-pocket belt clip, and comes in black or yellow. Buck Knives
800/326-2825 www.buckknives.com
The Speed-Draw concealed-carry locking pistol holster from HT Holsters is specifically designed for military and undercover law enforcement personnel. However, it can be effectively used for any concealed-carry situation. This holster system is compact, durable and secure, and allows you to remove your pistol with a natural, single-hand motion. The distinctive paddle-lock release system retains many pistol models. When the paddle lever is depressed by your thumb, the weapon disengages quickly into your palm. HT Holsters
586-232-3999 www.htholsters.com
Boston Leather’s Double Handcuff cases are made from top-grain leather. The cases can hold two standard sets of handcuffs or a standard set and a pair of ASP Handcuffs. The cases feature a slotted back and are available in plain black, high-gloss black and basket-weave black. (Pictured: Basket-weave black) Boston Leather
815/622-1635 www.bostonleather.com
Uncle Mike’s new Active Shooter Response (A.S.R.) Bag provides patrol officers and law enforcement professionals with a versatile, quick-response bag for field operations. The A.S.R. bag is cross-body or cross-harness capable and can be configured for right- or left-handed officers. It also features a waist strap for stability. The bag has two zippered pockets with pouches, a storage space for your pistol and AR-15 magazines, a hook-and-loop strip for ID placement and is MOLLE compatible. The bag can be easily stored in a patrol car for fast deployment during an emergency. Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement
800/423-3537 www.unclemikesle.com
Damascus’ Nexstar I glove features a reflective “police” identification plate for day or night time visibility. The glove is made from a lightweight nylon and Lycra blend, and features a synthetic suede palm. The palms and finger tips are reinforced for a non-slip grip. The Nexstar I glove is breathable, washable and has an adjustable wrist closure. Damascus
800/451-4167 www.damascusgear.com
