Abstract: An accessory holder for securing an accessory to a user, the holder comprising a first generally rigid portion; an interface; and a second generally rigid portion adjustably coupled to the first portion via the interface, the first and second portions defining an interior, the second portion being moveable relative to the first portion between at least a first position and a second position to vary a length of the interior by manipulation of the interface; wherein at least one of the first portion and the second portion is configured to be coupled to an item of apparel of a user.

Abstract: A support assembly includes a support member, the support member having a generally rigid and planar body portion, a first extension extending generally parallel to and offset to a first side of the body portion, and a second extension extending generally parallel to and offset to the first side of the body portion, and an accessory holder coupled to the support member at a first location and configured to support an accessory. The body portion may be configured to be selectively coupled to the accessory holder at a second location.

Abstract: A holder for use on a duty belt comprising a backing portion including a synthetic material coupled to a cover portion including a synthetic material is disclosed. An edging portion at least partially covers an edge of either the backing portion, the cover portion, or both. The backing portion and the cover portion are coupled by stitching, the stitching passing through the backing portion and the cover portion, and the backing portion and the cover portion are substantially flush along a seam at which the backing portion and the cover portion are joined.

Abstract: A baton holder for a side-handled baton is disclosed including a belt loop for wrapping around the user's belt and a pivotable baton holster attached to the belt loop by a swivel. The belt loop includes a handle cradle for cradling the side handle of the side-handled baton and a shaft cradle for cradling the shaft of the side-handled baton. The baton is held within the baton holster by a pair of tabs extending up from the handle cradle that are secured with both a snap and a hook and loop connector.

Abstract: A baton holder, or clip, is particularly adapted for use with expandable batons or the type including a handle and one or more telescoping sections. The clip includes upper and lower retaining rings attached to a base member. The upper retaining ring slidably receives the handle. The lower retaining ring is a truncated conical section, which limits downward axial movement of the handle, while at the same time allowing passage of the telescoping sections from the handle, if extended. The expandable baton is held by the clip in either an extended or retracted position. Both the upper and lower retaining rings include longitudinal breaks, through which the baton may be broken out laterally, again with the baton either extended or retracted.

Abstract: A baton clip adapted for lateral withdrawal, or "break out" of a baton includes a retaining ring specifically formed to produce a loud snapping sound as the baton is broken out. The loud snapping sound has been found to produce a shock, or stunning psychological effect on a potential adversary, which often results in passive submission, solely by breaking the baton out. The clip is further provided with a closure for positively securing the baton in the clip. The closure is constructed and arranged in such a way as to provide for release of the closure and withdrawal of the baton in a single, rapid, uninterrupted, and fluent motion.