Protect your Hands: The Right Gloves for Law Enforcement

Protect Your Hands: The Right Gloves for Law Enforcement

Your hands are one of your most important tools. Whether you’re patting someone down, handling a firearm, or working a shift in bad weather, the right gloves help keep you safe while letting you do your job.

We carry gloves built for real-world law enforcement work—whether you need cut protection, warmth, impact resistance, or just a solid pair for everyday patrol.

Choosing the Right Gloves

Different situations call for different gloves. Here’s what to look for:

1. Cut-Resistant Gloves: Extra Protection When You Need It

You never know what you’ll come across when searching a suspect, vehicle, or building. Glass, knives, needles, and other sharp objects can be a real threat. Cut-resistant gloves give you an extra layer of protection without making your hands useless. Kevlar lined palms protect you from inury.

First Tactical Slash Patrol Glove

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2. Cold-Weather Gloves: Stay Warm Without Losing Grip

Working in freezing temperatures? Thick gloves might keep you warm, but they can also make it hard to grip your weapon or radio. The right cold-weather gloves should keep your hands warm without making them slow or clumsy. Look for thinsulate or fleece-lined gloves that are also waterproof—cold, wet hands are no good in the field.

Vertx Crisp Action

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3. Impact-Resistant Gloves: Protection for High-Risk Situations

If you’re on SWAT, a tactical team, or riot control, you need gloves built to handle high-impact situations. First Tactical’s impact-resistant gloves feature reinforced knuckles and padded palms to absorb shock without sacrificing flexibility, ensuring you stay protected while maintaining full control.

Unlike some bulkier options, these gloves provide tactical protection without the aggressive look that some agencies prefer to avoid for patrol. Get the protection you need while keeping a low-profile, professional appearance.

First Tactical Slash and Flash Hard Knuckle Glove

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4. Search & Patrol Gloves: Everyday Protection That Won’t Get in the Way

For daily patrol, you need gloves that keep your hands covered but still let you do the job. You should be able to write, grip your weapon, operate a touchscreen, and search a suspect without taking them off. Snug fit and a solid grip—they should feel like a second skin, not an extra layer that slows you down.

First Tactical Lightweight Glove

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Having the right gloves on duty isn’t just about comfort—it’s about protection and performance. Whether you’re searching a suspect, handling a firearm, or working in extreme conditions, the right gloves keep your hands safe without getting in the way. From cut-resistant gloves for dealing with sharp objects, to cold-weather gloves that keep you warm without sacrificing grip, to impact-resistant gloves for high-risk situations, choosing the right pair matters. For everyday patrol, you need gloves that let you do your job—writing, gripping, and searching—without slowing you down. Check out our selection of real-world law enforcement gloves and make sure your hands are protected and ready for anything.