Firearms
What is a retention holster?
This holster feature helps prevent gun grabs
Used to secure a suspect’s wrists
Handcuffs
Spray that causes temporary blindness
Pepper spray
Baton that expands
telescopic baton
Keeps officers connected
Radio
Standard magazine capacity for many duty pistols
15–17 rounds
(varies by agency/weapon
Prevents cuffs from tightening
Double locking the cuffs
Common OC spray color
Orange or red
Approved strike zones
large muscle groups
Records interactions
Body Camera
This firearm is commonly carried as a backup
Tazer This less-lethal device delivers an electrical charge
Flexible restraints used for mass arrests
Zip cuffs
Delivers an electrical charge
Taser
Tool that protects from edged weapons
A duty knife or edged‑weapon defense tool is a blade carried by law‑enforcement, military, or security professionals
Carries extra ammo
Magazine pouch
Device used to illuminate and identify threats
Flashlight
What should always be checked after cuffing
Proper fit
Minimum deployment distance
7-15 feet
Common duty glove material
Kevlar is a synthetic aramid fiber developed by DuPont Cut‑resistant materials
Measures BAC
Breathhalyzer
Term for keeping your finger off the trigger
trigger discipline
Tool used to cut restraints in emergencies
safety cutter
Used when lethal force isn’t justified
Less-lethal options
Defensive redirection technique
Weapon retention means preventing someone from taking or using your weapon against you.
Defensive tactics is a broad term for physical skills used to protect oneself and control a situation when verbal commands fail.
Holds all duty gear
Duty belt