I have to say; I really thought more cops would have gotten new holsters by now. After a hiatus from the field for the last several years, I’m back working patrol. What’s more, I’m working nights and so far, the action has been pretty much non-stop.
What really surprises me is the number of officers who haven’t availed themselves to the advent of technology when it comes to weapon mounted lights and the holsters to carry them. Most of the cops I’m working with still don’t have a light mounted to their pistol, and my question is, “WHY?” Some may be waiting on the next cool gun to come down the pike, and for their favorite light mounted holster to fit that gun with their favorite light. That’s an excuse I can live with. So long as there’s a plan in place to eventually catch up with the technology.
If the officer has a philosophical argument about the perceived benefits of using a high intensity flashlight instead of a weapon-mounted light, I guess I’m good with that too. I’d argue the point, but I can respect it, as long as the person has had the benefit of some training and continues to practice. For the rest of you guys working nights, pry open your wallet and get a light for your gun and a holster to put it in.
