Duty Gear Advice

[Walt_Jabsco]

I've just recently been hired for an armed security job (not the most admirable field, but it's something) and I need to get some duty gear. I'll need a duty belt, holster, mag carriers, pepper/OC carrier, handcuff carrier and handcuff key of some sort. All of it needs to be black, leather or nylon. My budget is relatively short but I can probably stretch it a little as necessary.

Any suggestions?

 

[eatsnopaste]

(not the most admirable field, but it's something)


My parents always told me that if it was honest work, no matter what it payed it was admirable. Working is ALWAYS more admirable than not or taking a handout when you refuse work. Congrats on finding a job!

 

[Stainer]

definitely go with nylon, much more comfortable and cheaper usually. I know there are a few good websites. I will see if I can find one for you.

 

[Walt_Jabsco]

(not the most admirable field, but it's something)


My parents always told me that if it was honest work, no matter what it payed it was admirable. Working is ALWAYS more admirable than not or taking a handout when you refuse work. Congrats on finding a job!

Actually, this makes my third job at the moment. So... Yeah. Not so much "finding" as "adding to the collection".

 

[grimor]

cheap and good till you get something better, look at 5.11 stuff. Belts aren't too horrible.

 

[Walt_Jabsco]

Any good sources local to Indy? I know Gander Mountain has some Bianchi stuff that doesn't look too bad and isn't too expensive.

 

[junglerogue]

Good job on finding work. I agree with eatsnopaste! What kind of weapon are you carrying? Just curious. What dollar amount are you looking for?

 

[Walt_Jabsco]

Carrying a Sig 226 in .40. Not sure on how much I want to spend, I realize this gets expensive. I'd like to keep it around $100, not sure how plausible that is.

 

[wtfd661]

Congrats on your newest job.

Not real familiar with the Indy area but Steven R Jenkins has a store in Fort Wayne and one in Indy here is a link to their number and location

Steven R Jenkins CO in Indianapolis, IN | 6680 E 21st St, Indianapolis, IN

 

[Stainer]

If you want a store front, U.S. Uniform & Supply :: The Largest Supplier of Law Enforcement Equipment in the Midwest! they are a little more pricey but they have a large selection

 

[Amattern]

I've just recently been hired for an armed security job (not the most admirable field, but it's something) and I need to get some duty gear. I'll need a duty belt, holster, mag carriers, pepper/OC carrier, handcuff carrier and handcuff key of some sort. All of it needs to be black, leather or nylon. My budget is relatively short but I can probably stretch it a little as necessary.

Any suggestions?

Bianchi accumold nylon duty gear is what I have. I got it all for a pretty good price from copquest.com. Definitly get the nylon over leather. I have worn both and to me nylon is incredibly more comfortible.

 

[col132]

What kind of security work? Security protecting civilian ships in the Middle East, or security at a college frat house? Not trying to be a smart***, but different jobs require different load outs. I'm surprised your employer does not have some sort of guidelines.

 

[Walt_Jabsco]

Security as in dress kind of like a cop and stand around in a grocery store looking menacing type of security.

I would've referred to the former type of security as "contracting".

 

[LtScott14]

Patroltech by Bianchi is half the Accumold price, same quality. Uncle Mike's nylon isn't bad but some people don't like it. I have used both no problems with either. Your holster will be expensive, so I would go basic(Uncle Mike's Sidekick w/ strap) and order better next month after a paycheck or two. Get a pair of good boots, you will be on your feet a lot. Get a small flashlight(tactical style or mini mag2aa) and a regular 3d cell maglite. You will need belt case/ring to carry. Good Luck.

It's not a demeaning job, but people sometimes treat you like it is. Be proactive with courtesy, and the shifts pass by fast.