Tactical belts aren’t just for police officers, military personnel, or others in civil service positions. The versatile and fashionable belts are one of the hottest accessories for men and women alike. Law enforcement officers use tactical belts to carry guns, radios, and other necessary equipment.
As such, the belts are visually recognizable as a part of a police officer’s uniform. The black belt rests comfortably around an officer’s waist, holding their baton, gun, etc., easily in reach at a moment’s notice.
But civilians find solid and reliable belts helpful to wear in a casual or professional setting. If you’re unsure about the latest belt trend, these 5 reasons to wear a tactical belt will convince you.
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1. Concealed Carry
The purpose of tactical belts is prevalently believed to be for carrying a firearm. The strength of tactical belts keeps the gun safely attached to the wearer’s hip for quick removal. Gun holsters easily secure onto tactical belts using loops or clips.
Firearms have accessories, like extra ammunition, or even parts such as these Thermold Magazines, that can be carried on the tactical belt. Tactical belts on the waist allow the option of concealing the weapon with an untucked shirt or displaying that you’re carrying by tucking your shirt into your pants.
2. EDC (Everyday Carry)
Guns aren’t the only equipment that people can carry in tactical belts. Knives and small weapons can be secured to the belt with clips and loops like gun holsters. The belts can also carry tools, house or car keys, and other daily necessities. Hence the term “EDC (Everyday Carry) tactical belts.”
3. Comfort During Daily Activities
Many avid hikers and campers use tactical belts to carry valuable items needed during their excursions. Regular belts could be used to carry the items, but tactical belts are sturdier thanks to their strong nylon webbing. Some tactical belts even have reinforced stitching, which allows for better tensile strength.
4. No More Loose Buckles
If you’ve ever worn a regular belt, you’re familiar with having to adjust it several times throughout the day.
Sure, tactical belts don’t have the fancy buckles that cowboys wear or the famed gold belt buckle found in the Sutton Hoo ship burial, but is that a bad thing? Traditional belt buckles can become loose and are a bit of a hassle to open. Fastening and unfastening tactical belts are effortless.
Tactical belt buckles are often designed with a quick-release buckle or one that locks in place. The belts come in a range of height and width measurements to fit a variety of body types.
5. Looks More Stylish
Tactical belts don’t have to carry anything. The belts have a more casual appearance than traditional leather belts. Many people – men and women! – wear the tactical belts because they fit their fashion sense or provide more comfort than other belts.
Tactical belts can be worn for functionality reasons or fashionable ones. In short, tactical belts are stylish and pretty darn cool.
