When you are on duty, it is not necessary to walk around advertising your gun. In most cases, discretion is essential – especially for undercover operations where you do not want people to know you are armed. The following 3 tips will help you to keep your shoulder holster and firearm discreet instead of blatantly obvious.
Pay Attention to How Your Jacket Fits
Too many people focus on the fit of the holster and not enough on the fit of their jacket. Since your goal is discretion, you want to make sure you have enough space in your jacket to avoid any awkward bulging or crinkling of the fabric around your holster. That is one of the quickest ways to draw unnecessary attention and blow your cover.
Do Not Tighten the Holster Too Much
You do not want your holster or any wearable police duty gear to be too loose or baggy on you. It would be a huge distraction if you must worry about keeping your gear in place while chasing down a suspect on foot. However, the holster should not be too tight on your shoulder either. Regardless of the material used, that type of tension can easily affect your posture and the way you carry your torso as you walk
Quality Holster, Quality Storage
You invested good money into your firearm. If you are responsible for purchasing firearms for your team or precinct, chances are that you did not choose the lowest quality weapons. The same principle should apply to your police duty gear – especially the shoulder holsters. As mentioned earlier, you do not need any sort of malfunctions or unexpected errors to arise in the field when you grab your gun. View your shoulder holster as a valued investment, refusing to buy just any cheap strap or pouch to keep your firearm safe and secured while remaining concealed and discreet.
