New Garda Uniform

BigDuffman · 09-06-2009 10:00am

Well if thats the shell to sea bunch of muppets I'd be laughing at the clowns too!

Jack O'Neill · 12-06-2009 10:27pm

RSU Jacket & Cap
(&MP7)

Holsten · 13-06-2009 4:34am

That's what all Gardai should look like.

sdanseo · 13-06-2009 4:48am

Jack O'Neill wrote: »

RSU Jacket & Cap
(&MP7)

No shoulder numbers for RSU?

Holsten wrote: »

That's what all Gardai should look like.

Can't say I like it, the checkered pattern looks like an afterthought borrowed from the UK. The Current uniform, perhaps with stab vests that match the colour of the trousers/cap (and that fit the members unlike some poor fellas who look like they cant breathe with them) is much nicer.

If you're trying to debate arming the Gardaí, it's been done to death tbh.

kowloon · 13-06-2009 5:11am

Checkered pattern does look rubbish, it doesn't look very intimidating, something I would imagine is a plus when the situation merits an armed presence.

jmccoy · 13-06-2009 11:25am

kowloon wrote: »

Checkered pattern does look rubbish, it doesn't look very intimidating, something I would imagine is a plus when the situation merits an armed presence.

Is the H&K MP7 not intimidating enough.

Hooch · 13-06-2009 1:22pm

kowloon wrote: »

Checkered pattern does look rubbish, it doesn't look very intimidating, something I would imagine is a plus when the situation merits an armed presence.

Were not supposed to be an intimidating force. We are an approachable service

deadwood · 13-06-2009 5:06pm

nice guy always wrote: »

We are an approachable service

"Yeah, approach a bit, please. My aim isn't that good."

kowloon · 13-06-2009 10:49pm

nice guy always wrote: »

Were not supposed to be an intimidating force. We are an approachable service

I'd imagine by the time armed Gardai are on the scene the time for being cuddly and approachable is well and truly gone.
If I remember correctly, one of the cited praises for the Franchi was that it was an intimidating weapon; it was big and mean looking.

FGR · 12-07-2009 11:57pm

nice guy always wrote: »

Were not supposed to be an intimidating force. We are an approachable service

A huggable, lovable service.

Hate to be digging up an old topic but any word on general issue?

Hooch · 13-07-2009 12:12am

ForegoneReality wrote: »

A huggable, lovable service.

Hate to be digging up an old topic but any word on general issue?

August.....2020. Around the same time we'll be getting the spray (and the met will be getting flying cars)

ScubaDave · 13-07-2009 1:20am

Saw a senior member wearing the new hi vis in my local town!

Unless she swiped it from a freeflow mule!

pvt.joker · 14-07-2009 11:50pm

the new patrol jacket is shocking! saw the phase 1's wearin them ,they look like black bags just pulled down over their bodys. no shape to them at all.

goldie fish · 22-07-2009 9:37am

Saw the new flourescents over the weekend as worn by the new batch of Phase 2s.
Horrid. Look very cheap. Sure they'll keep the rain off, but you'll be soaked from condensation inside anyway.

ScubaDave · 22-07-2009 7:40pm

No one hear anything about issue date yet?

22-07-2009 8:32pm

goldie fish wrote: »

Saw the new flourescents over the weekend as worn by the new batch of Phase 2s.
Horrid. Look very cheap. Sure they'll keep the rain off, but you'll be soaked from condensation inside anyway.

They should be the same as the freeflow ones, are they not? And you are correct about the condensation. Wore mine at Slane just in case it rained. Big mistake.

Random · 27-07-2009 8:21pm

Is there a new ERU uniform out did I hear?

DubMedic · 27-07-2009 8:42pm

Random wrote: »

Is there a new ERU uniform out did I hear?

Yeah.
The design has really gone to the dogs though.

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hammy140 · 27-07-2009 9:29pm

New ERU Uniform?

Check out this months Garda Review, it looks very new to me......

I found the Garda and Police flashes very cool....

Heard a rumour a few years back that EU was pushing this thing that Police would have to go on our uniforms as well, cos it might confuse the New Irish. They might think we're postmen or something

Hooch · 27-07-2009 10:06pm

hammy140 wrote: »

Check out this months Garda Review, it looks very new to me......

I found the Garda and Police flashes very cool....

All firearms officers must now shout ''Armed Police - Armed Gardaí''

Its now an EU policy. Cant see it being put on your everyday uniforms/vehicles. Nor do I think it should.

(Dont agree with it on the ERU uniform either tbh.)

Random · 27-07-2009 10:08pm

The Garda review? Not something I have

Don't suppose anyone has some photos or the article from the Herald (so I'm told) today?

DubMedic · 27-07-2009 10:09pm

Random wrote: »

The Garda review? Not something I have

Don't suppose anyone has some photos or the article from the Herald (so I'm told) today?

Ah, the Herald. Such a reliable source of information :rolleyes:.

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Hooch · 27-07-2009 10:14pm

Random wrote: »

The Garda review? Not something I have

Don't suppose anyone has some photos or the article from the Herald (so I'm told) today?

www.gardareview.ie

If you email the editor im sure Neil would email them to you.

Random · 27-07-2009 10:52pm

Yes, I appreciate the newspaper isn't the most reliable source for information sometimes but it's one of the things I have to work with. A couple of people have mentioned an article involving the ERU in it including their new uniforms and I'm interested in seeing it.

I really don't understand your response if it's ment to be helpful - are you saying the Herald article is all nonsense?

Thanks for the link to Garda Review. I was under the impression it was a "members only" magazine but I'll have a look around.

djtechnics1210 · 27-07-2009 11:32pm

Im sure that uniform will only be used when in black kit, they won't be wearing that on patrol. It looks like the same operational kit they've had for a good few months. Its the same kit that gsg9, so19 etc have

Hooch · 28-07-2009 12:41pm

Random wrote: »

Yes, I appreciate the newspaper isn't the most reliable source for information sometimes but it's one of the things I have to work with. A couple of people have mentioned an article involving the ERU in it including their new uniforms and I'm interested in seeing it.

I really don't understand your response if it's ment to be helpful - are you saying the Herald article is all nonsense?

Thanks for the link to Garda Review. I was under the impression it was a "members only" magazine but I'll have a look around.

It is and it isnt. A lot of papers get sent copies of the review every month. So maybe an email might get you the article

Random · 28-07-2009 7:19pm

Here's an article online from the Herald that wasn't there yesterday when I looked. If anyones interested http://www.herald.ie/national-news/ready-for-battle-1844033.html

Hacknabush · 31-08-2009 7:48pm

Got the new uniform and am surprised it is very good (looks good anyway) Cap was made in India and has an Englland label on it must be a british thing? other items of uniform were made in other different countries, God be with the days of GI if you remember that one

PaulG1 · 02-09-2009 10:08pm

The new jacket is better for wearing with the utility belt with but I'm not sure about the longer fleece? It will be a more comfortable fit to wear the vest over but won't look the best!

the locust · 03-09-2009 1:28am

i've always worn the vest under the fleece and the new longer fleece seems to suit wearing the vest under seems better im my opinion. I thought it fit better but maybe thats just me.

FGR · 04-09-2009 12:02am

I always wondered whether members used the belt loops on their old bomber jackets.

It was as if management preferred the 'belly' effect it caused.

shakin · 07-09-2009 10:00am

seen a garda today wearing a long navy patrol jacket and belt around it half up, is this the new one it looks shocking! is the bomber style one gone?

I'm listening · 07-09-2009 7:32pm

shakin wrote: »

seen a garda today wearing a long navy patrol jacket and belt around it half up, is this the new one it looks shocking! is the bomber style one gone?

Bin liners now

sdanseo · 07-09-2009 8:13pm

Have to say I hate the look of the new patrol jackets - every Garda I've seen recently (and I work in Dublin CIty Centre so that's a fair few) has looked at least two sizes too small for the jacket. Much preferred the look of the old ones, very professional I thought. These...waste of money.

07-09-2009 10:44pm

to be fair the flourescent waterproof seems good....i'll only wear it for very heavy rain, same for the navy jacket

i'm keeping my old bomber jacket/fleece for colder weather

mountain bike jacket is the default choice for me though

Sully · 07-09-2009 11:16pm

Is Garda Review the same one that goes out to retired members? Cant say iv seen that book in a while...

New Garda Uniform

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