I started LE with revolvers in 1977, so for years, it was my duty revolver with two dump pouches/speed strips or speed loaders, plus a j-frame back-up. Off-duty was the j-frame and two speed strips or speed loaders. Once we started carrying semi-autos, it was two spare mags for the duty auto and the j-frame. Off-duty remained the same when carrying a revolver; two spare reloads. If carrying an auto, I always carried one spare magazine. It didn't matter if it was a single stack, or later the double stack pistols, it was still one spare magazine.

Now in retirement, I've finally started to get used to the idea that the likelihood of me being involved in a shooting situation I couldn't avoid was greatly reduced, due to being retired. However, for me it's still two reloads when carrying a revolver, and a single magazine reload when carrying an auto.

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Dave Frost