PoliceOne Holsters Survey

Introduction:

PoliceOne has developed an exciting new solution designed to assist law enforcement agencies and officers in more effectively researching and evaluating products. It includes a set of sections on PoliceOne for major Law Enforcement product categories (Tactical, Body Armor, Uniforms, Holsters, etc). Over time, each section will contain comprehensive research, testing and evaluation protocol, grant information, manufacturer and distributor listings, new product introductions and expert advice.

This survey is designed to help build our Holsters section. To help us better provide this resource, we would like your assistance in completing the following survey. The survey results will appear in our new Holster product section on PoliceOne.

Upon completion of this survey, you will be entered in a drawing to win free one of 15 products, including gloves, bags and duty belts from Bianchi International, Blackhawk Industries and Uncle Mike's Law Enforcement. Help us by forwarding this survey to your department purchaser and we will enter your name an extra two times in our drawing. (Click Here to forward this link)

Please provide the following (*required)

Email*

Department Name*

State*

Background Information

1.	Department Size:

	Less than 25
	25-49
	50-99
	100-249
	250-499
	500-999
	More than 1000

2.	Department Type:

	Federal
	State
	County
	Municipal (City/Township)
	College/University
	Correctional
	Private Security

3.	Are you involved in the selection or purchase of Holsters?

	( Select all that apply.)
	I purchase for my department
	I purchase for myself
	I recommend
	Not involved

Holsters at Your Department

4.	What type of holster(s) do you or your department use?

	Single Retention
	Double Retention
	Triple Retention
	Don't know
	Other:

5.	Are holsters issued to officers at your department?

	Yes, for the entire department, uniform and plainclothes
	Yes, for all uniformed personnel
	No, only some units are issued Holsters
	No, we use an allowance program and select the brand and type of Holster we wish to purchase
	No, we use an allowance program, but can only purchase department approved brands and styles
	No, officers at our department must purchase their own Holster
	Other:

6.	Does your department mandate a specific brand, style or type of Holster?

	( Select all that apply.)
	Brand
	Style
	Type (Retension Method)
	No requirement

7.	What brand of firearm does your department issue?

	( Select all that apply.)
	Smith & Wesson
	Glock
	Sig Arms
	H&K
	Beretta
	Colt 1911 (style)
	None
	Other:

Your Holster(s)

8.	How do you or your department choose holsters?

	(Rank responses from 1 to 5.)
	1
	2
	3
	4
	5

10.	What brand of Holster do you wear?

	( Select all that apply.)
	Bianchi International
	Blackhawk
	Boston Leather
	Don Hume
	Duty Man
	Fobus
	Gould and Goodrich
	S.O. Tech
	Safariland
	Uncle Mike's
	Other:

10.	Is your holster a thumb-break release or rotating hood mechanism?

	Thumb-break
	Rotating Hood
	Don't know

11.	How do you carry your back-up firearm on duty?

	( Select all that apply.)
	Don't carry a back-up weapon
	Ankle holster
	Pocket holster
	Shoulder holster
	Body Armor holster
	Duty belt pouch
	Belly band

12.	What type of concealment do you use off-duty?

	( Select all that apply.)
	Ankle holster
	Fanny pack
	Belt holster
	Shoulder holster
	Belly band
	Pocket holster
	Pancake holster
	Inside waist band holster
	Small of the back holster
	Purse
	Paddle holster
	Other

Results and Important Information (optional)

13.	Would you like to be included on an email list to receive important information on Holsters (new product notifications, testing protocols), including the results of this survey? If yes, enter your email address (optional):

14.	We would like to make sure that your department gets valuable information on purchasing Holsters. If possible, please enter the email address for your department or purchaser (optional):