TALON Grips: On Duty

History of Service
To fully understand how Talon Grips plays a critical role in defending the homeland we have to go back to the beginning. In 2009 TALON Grips was started out of a desire to improve comfort and safety for use on duty by founder and career law enforcement officer Derik Losinger. Instead of using traditional skateboard tape wrapped around the grip of his service pistol, a Glock 21, Derik envisioned a single sheet of adhesive backed material to provide extra grip. Upon execution of this design other officers within Derik’s department asked for the same upgrade to be made to their weapons, and so became the first templates of what has come to be known as Talon Grips.

But it didn’t stop there, for over 10 years TALON Grips have been serving defenders of freedom both at home and abroad. What started as a bright idea that helped a few deputies at a local sheriff’s office quickly became a staple amongst LEO’s nationwide.

Advantage On Duty
Everyday thousands of armed professionals will deal with violent or chaotic situations that may potentially require deadly force, in such dire circumstances it’s imperative that these heroes have every advantage possible when it comes to winning the fight and saving lives. No matter how much you train or how experienced you are you can’t outrun weather conditions and human physiology. In a fight or flight situation the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated, one symptom of this that we all notice is that our palms get sweaty, making it harder to grip things. If you think this doesn’t happen to you, try gripping a brand new iPhone without a case the next time you go on a roller coaster. When your hands get sweaty or moisture builds up due to weather or water it’s no secret that it can be difficult to grip things, and what’s more important to grip in an austere situation than your service pistol? That’s one of the main reasons TALON Grips is such a crucial addition to a duty weapon.

Things To Consider
It’s important to train how you fight, especially if your job requires you to carry a gun. So if you’re practicing with a weapon that has extra grip off duty, but carrying a totally bare gun on duty this could create a small disadvantage when put under pressure.

A firearm, when needed, may be your most valuable tool. An officer, or any carrier, needs to be comfortable with his/her firearm, and having options for individual preferences is a TALON Grips advantage.  The granulate texture appeals to those who prefer an aggressive texture while the rubber texture is more versatile and preferred by the concealed carrier or individual with less tolerance of a rough texture.

Often times LEO’s aren’t allowed to make permanent modifications to their service weapons. This potentially can become a major disadvantage to a LEO. TALON Grips help address this potential disadvantage. Our grips do not permanently alter firearms, they can be easily removed should you have to turn in your gun for maintenance or exchange it at the armory.

Continuing To Serve
We were founded by a Law Enforcement Officer and we grew through the support of other first responders, and that’s something we’ll never forget.

As we move into 2019 we are honored to continue to be able to serve the Law Enforcement and Military communities of both the United States and our allies overseas. Thank you for all that you do, be safe!