While at Media Day, the field trip to the shooting range for the media at the SHOT Show, I got to see the new Comp Tac duty holster that was announced a few weeks back. The holster is a hybrid of polymer and leather. The scabbard portion is form fitted polymer with a leather strap for a traditional thumb snap retention. There are no other retention devices built into the holster.
Long known for their concealed carry and competition holsters, Comp-Tac is now making a level 2 duty holster. The holster is a hybrid design, using both kydex and leather in its construction.
Comp-Tac will be at Media Day ahead of the SHOT Show next week, and so will the BlueSheepdog crew. I’ll try to get more information and photos for you then.
Most cops wear body armor when on duty, but what about eye armor?
One of the most vulnerable parts of your body are your eyes. Not only are they soft tissue that provide little protection for your brain, they are also the single largest information source for the human body in combat. Lose your vision, and your odds of surviving hostile action decrease dramatically.
An in-depth review of the ITW FastMag magazine pouches is now posted in the gear review section of the site. Aaron put together a great evaluation of the FastMag including detailed photos and a video.
I’ve got a couple of FastMag pouches here at the office that I need to put through their paces. Aaron’s video convinced me that I definitely need to give these a serious shot at replacing my standard nylon pouches. They are obviously faster and look to be just as secure.
Take a look at the review and let us know what you think.
Tuff Products is making an alternative to the bail out bag called the Bail Out Bandolier. The nylon bandolier goes on quick and is covered with MOLLE webbing for attaching various pouches and gear.
The bail out bandolier is an interesting take on the “grab and go” equipment solutions for patrol cops. Many officers carry a bailout bag in their cars for “hot” calls like an active shooter. Other officers use a load bearing vest to carry extra equipment. Some officers outfit a plate carrier with their gear, getting the benefits of added protection in addition to the extra tools.
Both the bag and the vest are viable solutions, but are not ideal for all officers. The bandolier concept may be a better option for some patrol cops.
Safariland and Kona collaborated to design a new bike specifically designed for police work. The new patrol bike offers a variety of features that are likely to be welcome additions to the base platform. Among the new features:
