Off Duty Concerns :: Blue Sheepdog

Archive for Off Duty Concerns

Dangerous Carry

by Randall

December 28th, 2011

Clip Draw I have seen a recent trend in off-duty and concealed firearms carry that strikes me as dangerous. The proliferation of smaller, more powerful handguns has spurred a wave of creative carry ideas that are potentially lethal to the user.

I would say these carry methods tend toward the “holsterless” gun. Two examples of this are the carry clip and the pocket wallet.

Carrying a handgun without a holster is nothing new. Traveling back to the Old West, you may see revolvers stuck sideways in a belt. Sepia photographs from those days are flush with cowboys, lawmen, and ruffians proudly displaying their guns this way.

Massad Ayoob wrote about a holsterless waistband carry method in 19^th century Mexico that let the civilian vaquero ditch his handgun, at the approach of the mistrusted Federales, without wearing the incriminating holster and belt. It was called “Mexican Carry” and is not derogatory.

Categories Firearms, Off Duty Concerns
Comments (45)

Off Duty Survival – BlueSheepdog Podcast 023

by Richard

June 16th, 2011

Subscribe via iTunes

Off duty survival is an often neglected subject when it comes to police training. In this podcast, I talk about some of the things you need to consider when you are off duty.

Among other aspects of off duty survival, I talk about:

options for intervening
firearms
training your family
what a family member should tell 911
revenge attacks on officers

You experiences and ideas are welcome. Please post your off duty tips in the comments section below.

Off Duty Survival - BlueSheepdog Podcast 023 [ 52:40 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Categories Off Duty Concerns, Officer Safety, Podcasts
Comments (1)

Police Family Reality Show

by Richard

May 17th, 2011

Interested in being on a police family reality program? Well, here is your chance.

Relativity Media contacted me and asked I pass along the below information regarding an upcoming TV show. The show will profile police families in a positive light. So, if you are interested, read the info and shoot them an e-mail.

Do you come from a long line of law enforcement officers? Do you work with your brother? Your wife? Your son? In the same department? Does it seem like the job is in your blood?

The creator of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, is looking to produce a new project showcasing police family dynasties. We are searching for families that have multiple family members working in law enforcement. It’s looking to be a positive portrayal of some of law enforcement’s finest officers. Our producers bring years of experience covering law enforcement, from the CBS newsroom to the critically acclaimed television documentary: 911.

Having worked extensively with departments for other types of positive programming, we know the pressures of the job and the benefit of having a family member who understands what it’s like. If you, or someone you know comes from a family of LE officers we would love to hear from you!

If interested send us a brief message at policefamily@rrstaff.com with some information about your family, a family photo if you have one, and the best way for us to contact you!

Categories News, Off Duty Concerns
Comments (0)

LEOSA Does Not Exempt on School Grounds

by Randall

April 29th, 2011

The Federal Gun Free School Zones Act of 1995, Title 18 §922(q), does not provide an exemption for the off-duty possession of firearms on school grounds by police officers under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act.

It is a violation of federal law for an off-duty LEOSA-qualified sworn officer to carry a gun within a school zone, which is defined in §921(a)(25) as “in, or on the grounds of, a public, parochial or private school” or “within a distance of 1,000 feet from the grounds of a public, parochial or private school.”

This does not affect on-duty police officers. Section §922(q)(2)(B)(vi) allows firearm carry “by a law enforcement officer acting in his official capacity.”

Read More→

Categories Firearms, Off Duty Concerns
Comments (14)