Police: Tips to Mount Your Light Right 

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Your uniform: Standard issue. How you wear your GA: Well, that’s personal.

Whether you prefer a classic shoulder mount, or like to wear it on the front of your vest, our goal after talking with 100s of officers was to make it easy for you to use your light in a way that makes the most sense.

We’ve thrown together a few favorite mounts and their best uses, in case you need a little inspiration. With a built-in, rare-Earth magnet in all our lights and mounts, it’s easy on and easy off – every time.

 Epaulet – The Classic Light Mount

When it comes to shoulder mounting, going with an epaulet mount is ideal in many situations. This mount’s low-profile and incredibly sturdy, which prevents the mount and light from sliding out of position.

 The Mighty Magnetic Jaw Clip

This is the mount for any officer who wants the flexibility to wear a GA light in different locations based on the need. It easily clips to a shirt, jacket, belt, vest and more. One of our most versatile mounts, the magnetic Jaw Clip works best with narrow or medium thickness straps.

Small Mount – Endless Mounting Options

The Magnetic Small Universal Clip Mount is ideal for any officer who wants a very small footprint on their tactical gear, including Molle webbing. It fits straps up to 1/8 of an inch thick and 1.5 inches wide.

The Best Mounting Option for Radio Straps

The Clamp-on Strap Magnetic Mount uses screws to keep the mount in place, making it one of the most durable options we offer. It’s great for radio straps for if you plan to leave the mount in place for a long period of time on a vest or similar gear.

Hot tip: For thicker straps, you can use #4-40 screws available at most local hardware stores. 

Best Mount for Bike Patrol Distracted drivers.

Texting pedestrians. If you’re on bike patrol you need others to see you coming. Our Bike/Rail Strap with a magnetic mount attaches securely and won’t slide, whether you’re in pursuit or patrolling on rough surfaces.

It includes screws if you want to hard mount it to your bike and fits any bar with a 0.5 inch to 1.75 inch diameter.