We have a saying in the army “There’s only one thief in the army. Everyone else is just trying to get their shit back” so the same can be said for cops
That is very true. You can leave cash out in the PD no one will touch it. Leave a set of cuff out. It's gone. The real smart ones take them home and engrave a call number on them.
Yes, sir you're absolutely correct. Hell, 5 years after wearing that on your hips, you'll definitely feel it. I can remember when we were issued the standard service pistol, speed loaders , hand cuffs, mace, and night stick.. My how times have changed. I'm retired now and working in the private sector. I'm wearing my molle vest with everything. On it, and the only thing on my hip is my service weapon. Stay safe out there !!
@copgun right, but the way this world is going. You rather be safe than sorry. Respect for law enforcement is gone. These unruly juveniles. They're the main problem. The traditional dress uniform days are over. You go to a call for one thing, and it ends up being something else. Again, you be safe out there, and thanks for the content !!
My local sheriffs office uses the same vest just in a brown. my uncles a deputy and he let me try it on I didn’t realize how heavy it was till I tried it on. I plan on going into the field one day after college. thank you for you service sir stay safe
I have the Oregon City vest. Very similar. Has a little more molle on the bottom. I was able to move my Flashlight, radio, tourniquet, taser and OC spray off my belt and on to the vest. My hips and back hurt way less now. And the gear is easier to reach. Had to re-train myself on where everything was located though. Lol
Same issued here. The only thing left on my belt are my surgical gloves pouch and my firearm. Everything including the flash light is on my molly gear. It so nice to take the vest of do do paper. I have less lower back pain as well.
Very interesting to learn about this as a foreigner. I can imagine if you have to run or wrestle somebody, doing it in a heavy vest like that is going to be hard.
I may be giving it a few more pounds. I will weigh it Tuesday. If I'm way off I will be honest. It's not the vest itself that makes the weight. It's the radio, cuffs and taser that add up quick. I will get back to you on the weight. I am old so stuff feels heavy :)..
mine is still holding up very well. I recently found it can comfortably hold two sets of cuffs. I'm running peerless and a small set of Smith and Wesson chain cuffs for those with smaller wrists.
@@copgun mine has a divider in it for two sets. I’ve always ran peerless. Tried S&W once and they got stuck on a guy. Wouldn’t unlock for some reason, thought we were going to have to cut them off and eventually I was able to break the lock and get them off. Quit using them after that.
you are speaking from experience. I have had police explorers lock a single set on one wrist, both key hold were inside facing each other. What a mess to get the kid put of those cuffs. @@GatlinMcDoubleStack
Why's it so heavy? Seems like its just filled with sand or something 🤔 Kevlar i think the fabric may be. Why don't cops get level 4 carrier plates? 🤨 U guys are LITERALLY out there with ppl with pistols?? Another question, why aren't your SIDES ever protected? Could easily get injured with something sharp or some guy comes at u from the side with a round? Need something in the back as well. To protect you. There's a new round that's out. Goes over 3,100 FPS will literally destroy. And citizens can buy the rounds. More poweful than a 308 😬 My last suggestion, maybe someone can take my idea and turn themselves into a billionaire.. with the technology we have today, why don't they take s torso casting of the officer, and model a full torso protection? Could pretty much use medium layer of cast iron to fill in and give alot of protection. Theres even shock absorbers to help the officer not get bruised or broken ribs. Can literally use plaster of paris and get the officers torso mold and get to work to make it. Or use size charts S / M / Lg / XL etc. surely by now someone would have thought of full body protection to help guard ur sides. Maybe some stretch kevlar to protect ur neck. I ask, bc I've seen fabric that knives won't work on no matter how sharp it is. Idk if it's lightly ceramic coated or what. Was just a couple ideas I'd toss out. Not sure if some engineers or fabric specialists could do anything with it. Thanks for showing us ur video 🤘🔥
Wow, you bring up so many good points. You are protected from the side. The vest overlaps internally. Some cops get shot in the arm pit area which usually proves fatal. The new vests are getting very light and thin. Ammo keeps advancing and getting faster and faster with +p+. The vest will NOT stop anything rifle speed. A cast is a good idea as well. Ceramic is also a great bullet stopper but weighs a bit. I remember working without a vest for many years. But today it's mandatory and a good idea. They also don't protect against a knife. Great comment bro. Thank you
Yes you will, Being a police officer is a calling. We need the help. Get your body ready and keep your mind sharp. We will welcome you into the brotherhood.
Great question, as I just did this. I take the plates out of the vest. I leave any soft molly gear on the vest. I then wash it on the normal cycle. After it's done I put a few new dryer sheets inside the vest where the Kevlar plates go. That way when I get sweaty it smells like fresh laundry instead of crap.
@@loganshaver5955 Yes they do. I got my little set of Smith and Wesson cuffs from a retired Captain from Secaucus NJ. So he carried them for about 20yrs. now I have them. I also have an old cuff key with the NH state emblem on them given to me by another retired cop.
I want to be a Police Officer and I would pick the Vest Carrier when I become a cop and the things that I would put on the Vest are Handcuffs Pepper Spray,Magazines,Flashlight Asp and Radio on the Vest and I would put the Firearm,Taser,Radio,Tourniquet and Glove Pouch on the Belt
Can't imagine wearing it all day. Talk about a workout. I remember the first time I put on a plate carrier and ran🤣🤣🤣 it was pathetic. Slowed me right down.
Hi John, I've been using Peerless hinged cuff for many years. They are build very tough. I also have a pair of smith and wesson chain cuff for people with small wrists. I really like the ASP cuffs. I see a ton of cops using those. The CTS Thompson are good too. They are about the same as the Peerless. Can't go wrong with any of them. Proven tough over the years. Be safe my dude.
Yes you can insert a hard plate. There is a zipper on the inside flap that allows another plates to go in there. We also carry heavy plates to throw over the vest in the event we know we are headed into rifle fire.
Yes, I do carry one in my pocket and I have two in the car. Very important item. We train with them all the time. Thank you for pointing that out. I should have included it.
@@copgun - No worries, just checking. I know loadouts and mindsets are all different, but that’s one that I see as pretty important. I’m a civilian, but I carry my own EDC kit as a Plumber because I can go in sketchy areas day and night. They all have plumbing. As a result, I carry a compact stop the bleed kit I assembled with 2 chest seals, 1 SWAT-T (versatile, could be used on a child in a pinch) and compression gauze. It’s all packed flat, wrapped with electrical tape with a pull tab- fits in my cargo pants pocket. Gets crap off my belt line for crawlspaces where I frequently go. Good content. 👍🏻 Suggestion for a video: How to respond to an approaching officer when carrying/conceal carrying. I know it varies by state, but it’s a topic that should probably be covered more for new gun owners that I don’t see posted very often.
@@stevesummerford3690 I'm impressed at the amount of gear you carry. Thank you for being out there and ready. You never know when something is going to pop off. I will definitely will do a video on how to approach an officer while armed and also during a stop. I wish I could train officers not to freak out when they come in contact with an armed citizen. I always looked at an armed citizen as emergency back up if needed. I respect a citizens right to keep and bear arms.
We have a saying in the army “There’s only one thief in the army. Everyone else is just trying to get their shit back” so the same can be said for cops
That is very true. You can leave cash out in the PD no one will touch it. Leave a set of cuff out. It's gone. The real smart ones take them home and engrave a call number on them.
Yes, sir you're absolutely correct. Hell, 5 years after wearing that on your hips, you'll definitely feel it. I can remember when we were issued the standard service pistol, speed loaders , hand cuffs, mace, and night stick.. My how times have changed.
I'm retired now and working in the private sector. I'm wearing my molle vest with everything. On it, and the only thing on my hip is my service weapon. Stay safe out there !!
Same here. I only carry my gun and mags on the belt now. The only drawback is we look like jr.swat officers.
@copgun right, but the way this world is going. You rather be safe than sorry. Respect for law enforcement is gone. These unruly juveniles. They're the main problem.
The traditional dress uniform days are over. You go to a call for one thing, and it ends up being something else. Again, you be safe out there, and thanks for the content !!
@@Tact1123 Truth. All we can do is keep fighting the good battle.
My local sheriffs office uses the same vest just in a brown. my uncles a deputy and he let me try it on I didn’t realize how heavy it was till I tried it on. I plan on going into the field one day after college. thank you for you service sir stay safe
"God knows I deserve it." Very humble.... You chose the job, it didn't choose you.
You must be on the job. It is a calling. "Do what you love and you'll never word a day in your life". I still love going to work.
You must be the type to call cops and the criticize them for coming, you gotta do better you child of God
Bro is saying he earned it basically
Great. Video!!
Thank you :)
I have the Oregon City vest. Very similar. Has a little more molle on the bottom. I was able to move my Flashlight, radio, tourniquet, taser and OC spray off my belt and on to the vest. My hips and back hurt way less now. And the gear is easier to reach. Had to re-train myself on where everything was located though. Lol
Same issued here. The only thing left on my belt are my surgical gloves pouch and my firearm. Everything including the flash light is on my molly gear. It so nice to take the vest of do do paper. I have less lower back pain as well.
Am I able to use safelife panels on this outter carrier. I’m thinking about ordering the Oregon City Vest as well
Happy to see you are not forced to use an Ugly Glock LOL...
Very interesting to learn about this as a foreigner.
I can imagine if you have to run or wrestle somebody, doing it in a heavy vest like that is going to be hard.
Absolutely Eugene, wearing it you get tired very fast. If it's a hot day, it gets even worse.
The vests are probably more comfortable than a hospital bed.... and i would rather wear a vest than end up in a hospital bed or six feet under...
This is true. I feel more confident wearing it. They are getting thinner and a tad bit more comfortable.
30 lbs for a vest? I have point blank uniform carrier with a steel plate in the back, no where near 30 lbs.Somebody is exaggerating a bit.
I may be giving it a few more pounds. I will weigh it Tuesday. If I'm way off I will be honest. It's not the vest itself that makes the weight. It's the radio, cuffs and taser that add up quick. I will get back to you on the weight. I am old so stuff feels heavy :)..
weighed it. You are correct. Only 7.5lbs. I feel so week.
@@copgun that’s 7.5 without steel plates ??
Lmao “ been there-done that….. didn’t get a t-shirt”😂😂
Great video
Thanks for your service sir!
Thank you for the support we love to hear it. Good people like you are what keeps the machine running.
@@copgun how did you find the police academy acdemics exams
U ARE FUCKING HILARIOUS BRO U NEED TO START SOMETHING A PODCAST SOMETHING MAN.. BEST wishes stay safe !!!!
Thank you so much for the support my dude.
Im sure you probably said this already but what brand of carrier is this? I need a new one for work and I really like your set up. Thank you sir.
I run that same handcuff pouch. Good pouch, mine has held up well.
mine is still holding up very well. I recently found it can comfortably hold two sets of cuffs. I'm running peerless and a small set of Smith and Wesson chain cuffs for those with smaller wrists.
@@copgun mine has a divider in it for two sets. I’ve always ran peerless. Tried S&W once and they got stuck on a guy. Wouldn’t unlock for some reason, thought we were going to have to cut them off and eventually I was able to break the lock and get them off. Quit using them after that.
@@GatlinMcDoubleStack It's always the worst having to cut them off somebody. Been there a few times. Or a rookie puts the cuffs on backwards.
@@copgun especially when they panic and act like it’s something you did to get them stuck on their wrist 🙄 lol.
you are speaking from experience. I have had police explorers lock a single set on one wrist, both key hold were inside facing each other. What a mess to get the kid put of those cuffs. @@GatlinMcDoubleStack
great info
Grest video
Awesome. Thank you very much!
@@copgun can you make a video giving us a tour of your patrol car with the lights
@@commanderhall848 Yes I can.
@@copgun awesome thanks I'm looking forward to it
Why's it so heavy? Seems like its just filled with sand or something 🤔 Kevlar i think the fabric may be. Why don't cops get level 4 carrier plates? 🤨 U guys are LITERALLY out there with ppl with pistols??
Another question, why aren't your SIDES ever protected? Could easily get injured with something sharp or some guy comes at u from the side with a round? Need something in the back as well. To protect you.
There's a new round that's out. Goes over 3,100 FPS will literally destroy. And citizens can buy the rounds. More poweful than a 308 😬
My last suggestion, maybe someone can take my idea and turn themselves into a billionaire.. with the technology we have today, why don't they take s torso casting of the officer, and model a full torso protection? Could pretty much use medium layer of cast iron to fill in and give alot of protection. Theres even shock absorbers to help the officer not get bruised or broken ribs.
Can literally use plaster of paris and get the officers torso mold and get to work to make it. Or use size charts S / M / Lg / XL etc. surely by now someone would have thought of full body protection to help guard ur sides. Maybe some stretch kevlar to protect ur neck. I ask, bc I've seen fabric that knives won't work on no matter how sharp it is. Idk if it's lightly ceramic coated or what.
Was just a couple ideas I'd toss out. Not sure if some engineers or fabric specialists could do anything with it. Thanks for showing us ur video 🤘🔥
Wow, you bring up so many good points. You are protected from the side. The vest overlaps internally. Some cops get shot in the arm pit area which usually proves fatal. The new vests are getting very light and thin. Ammo keeps advancing and getting faster and faster with +p+. The vest will NOT stop anything rifle speed. A cast is a good idea as well. Ceramic is also a great bullet stopper but weighs a bit. I remember working without a vest for many years. But today it's mandatory and a good idea. They also don't protect against a knife. Great comment bro. Thank you
Awesome
My duty gun is the Walther PDP Full Size.....
Im only 16 but i want to earn a gold badge/shield one day 🙏🏾
Yes you will, Being a police officer is a calling. We need the help. Get your body ready and keep your mind sharp. We will welcome you into the brotherhood.
When you’re cleaning the carrier do put it in a washer on delicate?
Great question, as I just did this. I take the plates out of the vest. I leave any soft molly gear on the vest. I then wash it on the normal cycle. After it's done I put a few new dryer sheets inside the vest where the Kevlar plates go. That way when I get sweaty it smells like fresh laundry instead of crap.
What Handcuffs do you have and do you have a cord for your radio
We are using Peerless double hinge. I use an old set of Smith and Wesson handcuffs for smaller wrists. Most ladies can slip out of the peerless.
@@copgun They make Peerless Chained also
@@loganshaver5955 Yes they do. I got my little set of Smith and Wesson cuffs from a retired Captain from Secaucus NJ. So he carried them for about 20yrs. now I have them. I also have an old cuff key with the NH state emblem on them given to me by another retired cop.
I want to be a Police Officer and I would pick the Vest Carrier when I become a cop and the things that I would put on the Vest are Handcuffs Pepper Spray,Magazines,Flashlight Asp and Radio on the Vest and I would put the Firearm,Taser,Radio,Tourniquet and Glove Pouch on the Belt
@copgun What model/brand is that carrier Sir?
It's a Safariland item #1303518 Model: EOC FO TMW. I hope that helps you out.
Can't imagine wearing it all day. Talk about a workout. I remember the first time I put on a plate carrier and ran🤣🤣🤣 it was pathetic. Slowed me right down.
What size are you wearing? XXL XXXL XXXXL ?
So it's weird. For the size, it says 2413-2215. Probably not to helpful
What’s the name of this vest? This is exactly what I’ve been searching for
dont impersonate police
@@Itzbrady_ maybe he works security 🤔 lol
What is your opinion on ASP or CTS Thompson handcuffs what would you recommend?
Hi John, I've been using Peerless hinged cuff for many years. They are build very tough. I also have a pair of smith and wesson chain cuff for people with small wrists. I really like the ASP cuffs. I see a ton of cops using those. The CTS Thompson are good too. They are about the same as the Peerless. Can't go wrong with any of them. Proven tough over the years. Be safe my dude.
How can I get a vest like that
Check ebay there are a ton for sale. Also a ton of them on Amazon.com. If you want a real one check out a local police supply or Galls Police.com.
Does ur vest have an option to add hard armor plates? How does that work
Yes you can insert a hard plate. There is a zipper on the inside flap that allows another plates to go in there. We also carry heavy plates to throw over the vest in the event we know we are headed into rifle fire.
@@copgundo u no what kind of vest is that I needs that
No tourniquet on your vest or duty belt?
Yes, I do carry one in my pocket and I have two in the car. Very important item. We train with them all the time. Thank you for pointing that out. I should have included it.
@@copgun - No worries, just checking. I know loadouts and mindsets are all different, but that’s one that I see as pretty important. I’m a civilian, but I carry my own EDC kit as a Plumber because I can go in sketchy areas day and night. They all have plumbing. As a result, I carry a compact stop the bleed kit I assembled with 2 chest seals, 1 SWAT-T (versatile, could be used on a child in a pinch) and compression gauze. It’s all packed flat, wrapped with electrical tape with a pull tab- fits in my cargo pants pocket. Gets crap off my belt line for crawlspaces where I frequently go.
Good content. 👍🏻
Suggestion for a video: How to respond to an approaching officer when carrying/conceal carrying. I know it varies by state, but it’s a topic that should probably be covered more for new gun owners that I don’t see posted very often.
@@stevesummerford3690 I'm impressed at the amount of gear you carry. Thank you for being out there and ready. You never know when something is going to pop off. I will definitely will do a video on how to approach an officer while armed and also during a stop. I wish I could train officers not to freak out when they come in contact with an armed citizen. I always looked at an armed citizen as emergency back up if needed. I respect a citizens right to keep and bear arms.
Law enforcement is not medical.
mf do you go to the gym? that forearms are huge
Thank you for that 🙂
what brand of vest is this
Safariland Armor with molly
@@copgun how long did it take to come in?
@@BradFizer Once you are measured for it, it takes a month or two to get delivered.
@@copgun good to know. My department ordered me the same one about 5 weeks ago and I’m impatiently waiting lol
@@BradFizer It should be is soon. I was way off with the vest weight in the video. It only weighs 7lbs. So its a light and comfortable vest.
be safe brother our oldest is a co and in school to be a LEO
Best of luck to him. Tell him to keep his head low in the fox hole. In the Academy don't volunteer for anything.
@@copgun why is that?
@@donovanroberts476 Because I'm a big fan of the movie Top Gun, I'm also stuck in the 80's and early 90's.
What’s your edc on duty? Can you pick what you carry or gonna use a department issue btw thank you for your service sir 🫡