How to Make an Affordable SECURITY DUTY BELT

How cheap can you go with a Duty Belt? handcuffs? flashlight? and still get a useful tool. Today we are looking at making a duty belt setup for security for under $100 and then exploring some upgradable options for when you are ready to sink more money into the project.
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[@ecay]

I have been doing this for 30 years and the training for security is non existent. I want to thank you for taking the time and care to share and help people who do security work.

[@snake7686]

Good video, I carry a Bianchi accumulated plain leather sam brown with radio, baton, oc spray, 2 pairs of handcuffs, flashlight, glove pouch, Leatherman multi-tool, silent key holder, and narcan. All department issued for a campus safety department 👍

[@TheShaggyRifleman]

General rule of thumb I live by and encourage others to as well, Dont cheap out on the belt or the holster. (holster being if armed) but cheaping out on anything else is fair game. but the belt and holster are pretty much the heart of the system and i dont recommend cheaping out on them.

[@Ickli]

Commented on the last video asking for this. I appreciate you, my man!

[@bob_the_madman]

Been in security for over 10 years. Not a single guard I worked with or trained ever carried a flashlight at all. They'd use their cellphones for illumination. I knew a security guard who got upset because our agency wouldn't let him attach a weapon light to his issued firearm. He complained to me. I asked him if he carried a flashlight. No, he said. To which I pointed at some point you're going to pull out your firearm & use the weapon light to look for something you lost in the dark (or do paperwork) & start flagging everything & everyone & then bad things happen. My goodness, I was conducting a post inspection one evening & had a guard try to explain his firearm "wouldn't close". Huh? He removed it from the holster & pointed it at my stomach. I nearly felt sick in an instant. I sidestepped & wrapped my right hand around his trigger finger (which thankfully wasn't in the trigger guard) & slide & slowly pointed the muzzle towards the ground. Gently asked him to let go & cleared pistol. Surely, enough his issued glock would not go into battery when performing press checks or slowly closing the slide on a hot chamber unless you slapped the back plate from behind. Asked him if he ever oiled it because I could see was an older model Gen 3 that had been sitting around in storage for a while. He wasn't aware it needed to be oiled or maintained. Didn't know what a loaded chamber indicator was. Scary. Extra scary was that he said never cleared the weapon after duty. He left it loaded all the time. Wow.

[@thompsonm1a1]

I use the Rothco security vest for the extra pockets. It's good for carrying a small note book with a pen, a multi tool, a charger cable and the ID card.

[@jtmcclure6998]

Hospital security here. I can attest that this a quality set up for a duty belt. (Our site even provides this setup for us at no cost to us) Some sites may prohibit certain gear or even the belts as part of your uniform. So just be aware of your company policies. But pretty much everything he detailed is stuff that I use on the regular. The only thing I purchased was a $30 Coast flashlight with a $6 Night-Ize holder that have both held up well. I also use a Night-Ize key clip as well. I haven’t had to replace much of anything since I started 3 years ago aside from upgrades. The radio holder was something I wish I had as a combative tweaker kicked my clipped radio clean off my belt across an ER Room one time lol I didn’t carry a holder at first even though we had them…until that happened…and it hasn’t happened since after that experience ;) Anyway this an ace of a setup and highly recommended for security! I understand some of you may not be provided this equipment by your company so if you have to go with a self purchase pick this setup! Good luck and stay safe!

[@NR_GD_]

Being relatively new to the security and law enforcement scene this man has gave amazing advice and great suggestions on everything I've had questions or concerns about. I recommend you to all my colleagues and LEO friends. Keep up the good work brother.

[@brushemteeth9159]

I LOVE these old school training videos that bring us back to the roots of the channel! More of these and less sponsored product reviews, please!

[@saintbabylon7250]

Honestly when I used to work security for a really getto weed dispensary which only lasted a year for obvious reasons “my life”

[@KellySmith4145]

Another good video. You're very conscientious in helping others out there doing their jobs, not only with your experience and wisdom but also with the giveaways. (I dig your setup!)

[@megaman010391]

I started with cheap gear when I first started security. If your going to be in for the long haul, than I suggest you upgrade. Buy something once so you don't have to buy it again. Streamlight/Surefire/Safariland/5.11/ASP/Monadnock/ are brands that you can buy once and never have to worry about it for a long time.

[@ridgerunnersurvival]

One thing you didn't mention is a multitool . I consider a gerber or leatherman tool an essential item for every security officer. Edited: this is NOT meant as a criticism, this is an excellent video! I shared it to my security company page!

[@reellifeflyfishing9422]

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[@cowbatboots282]

You're showing your old age man!!! That ASP flashlight has the last gen micro USB charge port. Even basic electronics no longer use that much anymore.

[@leonardolt]

Ya, most guards don't carry a glove pouch, I carried mine and it came in handy when working at a car dealership. I would do extra and throw blankets and transit clothes away from the property.

[@ThatNomadicCouple]

This was a fantastic video, best duty belt vdeo I've seen so far. And Ive been watching alot lately ! Thank you!

[@1968shinobi]

You're so awesome ! I work for Redzone Security and DVS in Southern California Indian Wells and Indio. We area Event company. Your videos have been more than a great help ! You have saved me time and money ! Thank you ! Respectfully ; Todd M. Gillette

[@zmman9243]

Another tip: Given that most sites make you write DARs still and very few employers utilize the site phone for report writing, carry whiteout in your backpack or car. And make sure it’s the tape, not the liquid. You don’t want to get whiteout on your gear, clothing, the shack, or patrol vehicle. Ask me how I know. Oh and for fuck’s sake, if you’re writing an incident report, do yourself a favor and submit the report without whiteout corrections or scratching out errors with ink. Just finish your thoughts on the one you already started, and submit a clean report with clear and concise thoughts (WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, HOW) using a new paper.

[@natecrosman9506]

About 6 months ago, I purchased a SABRE flashlight/ OC spray combo. I work armed and unarmed sites, day and night shifts, it seems to have freed up some space on my belt. I haven't had to deploy any OC since I made the purchase, but the light is solid. Very happy with it.