Ankle Biters: Using Ankle Holsters

By G&A Staff

Run, run, run…hop, hop, hop—run, run, run…hop, hop, hop. That was my cadence chasing a suspect through a backyard. I was hopping on one foot while attempting to pull my ankle holster containing a Chief’s Special on my ankle. It was either that or, like so many cops back in the day, searching with a flashlight trying to find my backup gun.

While still in uniform patrol, I changed my backup gun placement from my ankle to under my uniform shirt with a Horan Hide Out leather holster for my then backup Smith and Wesson 3913. The hideout rig I carried had two external straps, which allowed me to affix the holster under my support-side arm under my shirt. To draw, I had to unzip my shirt and reach across, similar to a shoulder holster. It was not fast, but it was more secure and discreet. I continue the practice when in uniform with an Uncle Mike’s rig of similar design and my backup Glock 26.

While attending university, I began working security at a large outdoor concert facility in my area. I was in charge of the pavilion and lawn areas, including the assigned seating and stage, supervising security personnel both …Read the Rest

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