Review on 🔫 Enhance Your Patrol Officers Gear with Pocket Holster Essentials by Mark Morrow

Managing expectations is key here (as in most cases). This was designed as a "small" *cheap* option for EDC (especially officers). He shouldn't have too much trouble driving a *basic* GSW, but that's about it. That's all it was designed for. With multiple GSWs, pick the worst one and use it there until EMS (or other officers with BoK) arrive. Judging by the picture, I expected to be able to slip it in my back pocket for a civilian EDC. I was disappointed to find that it is a lot thicker than it appears in the picture (hence my 4 star rating. Mine is just over 2 inches thick). This completely eliminates EDC on the body for me, which is what I was looking for. to the. This *can* be done with fairly baggy clothing and a belt holster, which is also available for him. For duty use, this works well on a duty belt (slightly larger/thicker than a handcuff pouch). As for the component: SWAT -T There are several alternatives to wire harnesses. SWAT-T is a "rubber band" style turnstile. They have their issues, just like more traditional CATs (believe it or not, this is NOT perfect). It is important to do thorough research before purchasing. SWAT-T's advantages are its size, cost, simplicity and versatility. Size, cost, and simplicity need no further explanation, but in terms of versatility, SWAT-T is NOT JUST a tourniquet, it can also be used as a standard compression bandage (directly over a wound). There are other ways to use it depending on your own creativity. The downside is that it's easy to overtighten the bandage and do more harm than good (which can result in unnecessary loss of a limb). TRAINING is important here. This CAN be done correctly (and work just like CAT), but be aware of that possibility. As with any tourniquet, this should NOT be a post GSW "knee” reaction. Many do NOT require a tourniquet at all - just direct pressure/lifting. Application (especially this type of tourniquet) when not needed *can* result in tissue and nerve damage which *may* result in limb loss. Again. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING is crucial. Z-Pack Bandage - Ideal for dressing wounds under SWAT-T (used as a compression bandage) or anything else you would want to use a Z-Pack bandage for. Nice and compact. Gloves - said the scent. Scottish - fur. I could do without it. Save the size. Or put in another Z-Pack or cling film. The only thing I would add is a styptic bandage, but that would triple the cost. At least. And this would significantly reduce its shelf life. Again, this works well overall for what it was designed for - an inexpensive and easy way to treat GSW on your own. What you lose in versatility you gain in size. It's better to wear this than nothing and there really is nothing cheaper (in this size range).