What do YOU carry off-duty? Gun, knife, etc - Police Forums & Law Enforcement Forums @ Officer.com

CopInNY · 01-24-2002, 04:37 PM

I carry Glock 19, and a truly nasty Spyderco. I feel sorry for the person that gets sliced and diced with this thing. it's got a 4 inch blade, titanium, and stainless steel handle, and the blad curves around towards the palm sid of the handle in the shape of a moon.

Once in awhile, i'll carry my baton. SO that leaves me with the question...what do YOU carry off duty for protection?

Jay

Sparky · 01-24-2002, 05:49 PM

.38 snubby in case giving them the evil eye doesn't work.

207 · 01-24-2002, 06:07 PM

Normally, around my hometown I don't carry anything at all. But then I don't wear anything that could possibly ID me as a LEO.. Just your basic street urchin apparel... old jeans, sweatshirt, etc.
Plus, when I'm working on a vehicle or one of my motorcycles those objects tend to get in the way. (right Mike?)

If I am going to another part of the State I'm not familiar with or is known for problems... Glock 17 in a Fobus holster and 3 Hi-cap mags, cuffs, and a Benchmade.

SGT Dave · 01-24-2002, 06:23 PM

ALWAYS-

*Sig P239 w/ night sights
*2 mags Speer Gold Dot 124gr +P
*Emerson Specwar Black Ti
*Badge/ID

MOST OF THE TIME-

*OC (5.5%)
*American Handcuff Aluminum Cuffs
*UK 6 V Lithium (I'd prefer a Surefire, but this was $20 at a local wholesaler, whereas Surefire would be $75 or more.)

"McGuyver Bag"-Always in vehicle

*First Aid Kit
*Victorinox Swisschamp w/ SOS kit
*Maglite (Rechargeable)
*"Attitude" LED light
*Cell phone
*Spare Change for payphones
*Spare batteries for flashlights
*Spare keys
*New Testament Bible
*First Aid Kit
*2 Flex Cuffs

*

Sgt. DG644 · 01-24-2002, 06:35 PM

Normally my Glock 27 and always my Spyderco.

That Guy · 01-24-2002, 06:46 PM

When I am off and are riding in my POV doing things, then I carry my Glock 30 with an extra full size HICAP mag with one set of cuffs and my ID(badge,ID card) in my fanny pack or a wrap around inside concealment pack.
If I am rolling in my home car doing things, then I pack my Glock 21(duty) with both mags with the same set up but with my vest on the seat or in the trunk.

That Guy

shooter1201 · 01-24-2002, 07:14 PM

Off-duty:

G17 or Kahr K9
1-2 spare mags loaded with Speer 124 grain +P Gold Dots
Cold Steel RECON1
Princeton 'RAGE' mini-flashlight
Cellphone

In my POV is my portable, gear bag w/spare ammo, vest, spare batteries, etc.....and my M4.

shooter1201 · 01-24-2002, 07:22 PM

207...

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Normally, around my hometown I don't carry anything at all. But then I don't wear anything that could possibly ID me as a LEO.. Just your basic street urchin apparel... old jeans, sweatshirt, etc.

I work in a SMALL town....have arrested some 'not so nice folks', have made a few enemies of said same, I'm sure.....so I !!ALWAYS!! carry....even on my 'other job'.

BGs have a habit of getting OUT of jail and showing up when you least expect them.

Sarge465 · 01-24-2002, 08:12 PM

Right now my favorite is a Browning Hi Power 40, with two extra mags and a CRKT M-16 and my cell phone.

SpecOpsWarrior · 01-24-2002, 11:04 PM

I dont carry to much off duty.

Usually I just carry the M4 with the M203 grenade launcher attached, and about 10 spare mags. When I first started carrying it I used to get some real weird looks, but now most of the folks in Wal-Mart are used to it. Heres the link. http://www.colt.com/colt/html/a2f22_m4carbine3.html

If I am expecting trouble or when ever I go out on a Friday night I usually carry the M249 with 2 extra box magazines. This one really gets some weird looks, but most people dont say to much about it. Heres the link. http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m249.htm

Now if I really want to go unnoticed I just carry the MP5K-PDW, most people dont even notice this one, and it conceals nicely in a shoulder holster, but I just dont like "sacrificing" on the ballistics, so I dont carry it to often. Heres the link. http://www.remtek.com/arms/hk/mil/pdw/pdw.htm

Now for off duty back up carry I carry a twin set of suppressed G17's. These babies are super silent and provide that extra bit of protection, just in case.

I used to carry some C-4, but the wife just raised all mighty hell. So that stays in the trunk.

On rainy days when I get to wear a raincoat I break out the really heavy hardware. I carry a MAADI-Griffin semi auto .50BMG, its a little heavy, but its nice to know I can "reach out and touch someone", if you know what I mean. Heres the link so you all can see my beauty. http://www.maadigriffin.com/mg6.htm

Thats about it.

Oh yeah, and I carry a Nextel to.

That Guy · 01-25-2002, 05:13 AM

LMAO @Spec

After reading the other posts I feel under dressed when I leave the house or when I leave the station.

Guard Dog · 01-25-2002, 12:49 PM

Sometimes if I go into the City ( Chicago) I carry my 380 PPK/S. Generally I don't carry, but have one in the car, just in case.

I used to carry all the time. It got to be too much of a hassle keeping it concealed properly.

I use an ankle holster most of the time but for some strange reason I get these strange look in summer when I'm wearing shorts. Must be my legs are too hairy.

Dinosaur · 01-25-2002, 12:53 PM

Just a slingshot and a couple of marbles in the back pocket of my jeans.

Vtfuzz · 01-25-2002, 01:59 PM

We are required to carry our badge and ID at all times.

I carry almost all the time my S&W 6906, a pair of cuffs, and either my cell phone or portable radio, or both.

TinStar · 01-25-2002, 02:04 PM

I do not as a rule carry when I am off duty. The weight of the gun usually causes my pants to slip down and I am contantly pulling them up. When I do remember to get my gun, it is a Glock 40 or Gov't Model .45

It is a pain in the a** to try to hide the damn thing anyway, especially in the summer time when it's a 100+ and I am in T-shirt, shorts and sandles.

I don't usually expect the boogieman to jump out and get me anyway.

tcsd1236 · 01-25-2002, 02:34 PM

My duty weapon, spare mag and handcuffs in a fanny pack

TennDECA · 01-25-2002, 04:36 PM

Off-duty on person:

Glock G27
Spare Glock G22 mag
Spyderco Delica
Thumb cuffs
Cell Phone
Surefire 3P
Bagde/ID in a tri-fold wallet

[ 01-25-2002: Message edited by: TennDECA ]

shooter1201 · 01-25-2002, 06:29 PM

Is it me or...?

How many of you have ever been to an 'officer survival' seminar? I'm sure that NONE of the officers shot last year ever EXPECTED to be shot. I can guarantee you that my great grandfather never expected to be shot and killed in the line of duty. I can also say, with probably 100% certainty, that the FBI agents shot in Miami never 'expected' to get shot, but DID.

I apologize if I'm speaking to the choir, but I just spent an unscheduled day off, doing my usual errands and such: paying bills, stopping by the bank, shopping in WalMart, etc. Know what? I was ARMED.

Sotex · 01-25-2002, 10:14 PM

Have to agree with Shooter.

I carry either a Glock 23 and American lightweight cuffs, or a Kel-tec P40 and flexcuffs, depending on clothing. Always have Gerber EZ-Out and cellphone, not to mention the ever present electronic leash (pager).

THE BRONZE · 01-25-2002, 10:48 PM

I carry either my Beretta 92 or 96 when I'm off. Both are big and hard to conceal, but they are what I'm accustomed to. With the way things are going locally, I'm carrying almost everywhere I go.

FlaLaw · 01-26-2002, 12:41 AM

Ok I keep my S&W CS9 in a holster in a bag in the trunk with my ID and Badge. One of the changes I have made since being a cop is always looking for what doesn't fit. So I have a gun nearby if I need it. but I would rather use the phone and have the guys withe the blue suits vests and an endless supply of ammo handle it.

Shooter back to your FBI in Miami reference, One of the reasons they died was, when the uniform cops showed up they thought it was drugdealers shooting each other. They just watched until they could get enough help. I have lived in South Fla and have been in LE or Family in LE all of my life. I dont want to get shot by a goodguy thinking I am a bad guy. A guy with a gun is a guy with a gun. I dont know if he is a cop, a citizen with an "honorary", a badguy saying he is a cop, or a badguy. I wouldnt want to be in the cops shoes who has to figure out which or put him in those shoes.

Urban Jedi · 01-26-2002, 07:47 AM

I know we don't have guns, but if I was to carry my ASP, cuffs or CS spray off duty, I would be charged with a criminal offence.

There is NO way we could carry this stuff off duty, the law simply does not allow it, but, and get this, when we are off duty, and get involved in an incident (which I do as INFEQUENTLY as humanly possible) we are then technically acting in our execution of duties as police officers and are entitled to have our equipment...........what??????????

Anyway, so we have the choice of - take stuff home and wear off duty and risk arrest and prosecution, or just not get involved with potentially violent incidents.

No contest.

Darkwulfe · 01-26-2002, 03:38 PM

I carry my G22 and one extra mag. With handcuffs and the badge.

If I am going out for a beer or two I leave the gun in the car and carry OC and handcuffs.

207 · 01-26-2002, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bez:
I know we don't have guns, but if I was to carry my ASP, cuffs or CS spray off duty, I would be charged with a criminal offence.

There is NO way we could carry this stuff off duty, the law simply does not allow it, but, and get this, when we are off duty, and get involved in an incident (which I do as INFEQUENTLY as humanly possible) we are then technically acting in our execution of duties as police officers and are entitled to have our equipment...........what??????????

Anyway, so we have the choice of - take stuff home and wear off duty and risk arrest and prosecution, or just not get involved with potentially violent incidents.

No contest.

You mean there are fellow officers that would actually arrest you for carrying those items? Cuffs? does this include the plastic/nylon type of restaints?
You're certainly are in need of some law changes over there! It's bad enough that they don't allow you to carry a firearm but, an ASP, cuffs & OC??

Bonk · 01-26-2002, 05:09 PM

I carry every single time I walk out the door, even when I'm taking the trash out. Hate to sound paranoid, but you never know...

A little bulk and weight is a minor price to pay for safety.

- Badge/ID/wallet
- cellphone
- Glock 27 or Glock 22 or ParaOrdnance P16-40
- cordcuff rolled up in my pocket
- OC