Off Duty Carry: Officer Survival Tip

Sept. 18, 2015

Listen and watch as Sgt. Betsy Brantner-Smith discusses the importance and value of off-duty carry.

Listen and watch as Sgt. Betsy Brantner-Smith discusses the importance and value of off-duty carry.

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