At Operator Expo I got a chance to check out the Tactical Duty Belt Kit from TYR, selected by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Turns out, more and more agencies in Canada are turning to TYR to provide this important piece of LE kit.
I spoke with the TYR Team and they gave told me, “TYR Tactical, renowned for its innovative body armour and ballistic carriers, has brought this same high-performance design and engineering to its line of belts. With an emphasis on durability, modularity, and comfort, these products are built to meet the demanding needs of tactical professionals.”
TYR Tactical Canada, after successfully becoming the provider of belts for the Vancouver Police Department, the Modular Assault Belt (MAB), and keeping with TYR’s tactical Motto, “Innovate or Die,” designed the Padded Duty Belt with extensive feedback and trials with local law enforcement personnel. Initially developed for officers with back and hip issues, the belt became the standard issue amongst local agencies.
To add to their success, TYR Canada was awarded the RCMP Padded Duty belt after an extensive user trial in August 2024 (5 Years 9500 Belts). After a redesign of TYR Tactical’ s TBB belt and following a user trial, it was awarded the RCMP Ergonomic Duty Belt (5 years, $ 14,000 belts), becoming the provider of all duty belts for the RCMP.
Most recently, TYR Canada was awarded the City of Winnipeg Police Duty Belts Contract.
They also provided this image which breaks down the kit.
COMPONENTS
1- INNER BELT
-External hook and loop to attach to the
Outer Duty Belt to prevent shifting
-2 Metal D-Rings for adjustable closure
2- SPACER MESH PAD
-Internal and Removable – .125”Thick
-Antimicrobial / FR Treated
-Attaches via hook and loop
3- OUTER DUTY BELT
-Single PALS webbing for MOLLE attachment
-Internal Poly insert improves belt structure
-Internal hook and loop
-Engineered using TYR Tactical’s
revolutionary Patented PV® material
-Dimensions: 3” Height
4- HOLSTER ADAPTER
-Available for 2” and 2.25”Holsters
-Slide on Attachment
5- TYR TACTICAL® BASE BELT-D
– Constructed from High Strength type 13 webbing
– Closure is through a 2” COBRA® Buckle
– Independently tested:
Vertical pull test 3084.4 kg (6,800lbs.) +/-5%
6- KEEPERS
– 1” mil spec webbing
– 4 per Duty Belt Kit
– Fastened via hook and loop
AVAILABLE SIZES
26″ – 54″
