2007-03-08 16:20:04 · 6 answers · asked by linksysguy2918 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Right, almost all thigh holsters I have seen have either been on the non-dominant side for a taser or used by SWAT or special services team members to keep their weapon from catching on corners as they move.
2007-03-08 18:13:39 · answer #1 · answered by cam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patrol officers in most departments do not wear thigh holsters, for a variety of reasons. A thigh holster is more effective for a smaller, lighter weapon than the usual service revolver or automatic. The larger, weightier or bulkier weapon is more stable and easier to withdraw from the belt holster, no matter which model. Also, it is a problem in a patrol car setting, especially on the right hand passenger side of the car, or with a computer console in the center of the front seat. A thigh holster with a smaller automatic is an undercover gun. It is sometimes favored by female officers, because of dresses.
A few departments are using a thigh holster for tasers. This is controversial, and in a fight it is not an advantage.
2007-03-09 00:37:57 · answer #2 · answered by JOHN B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SWAT or Special Tactics teams might wear a thigh holster but it is by no means standard issue to any city, state, or federal police forces that I am familiar with.
2007-03-09 00:26:55 · answer #3 · answered by haveahellofaniceday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's simple. It's easier to sit in the car with. Have you ever tried to put on a seat belt with a hand cannon on your hip. Also it's easier to maintain weapons retention and a more fluid draw out of the holster.
2007-03-09 02:24:53 · answer #4 · answered by Tim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never seen one. Several of my officers wear an extra gun on a calf holster under their pants.
2007-03-09 00:24:28 · answer #5 · answered by Gina C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Those in SWAT.
2007-03-09 06:56:02 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋