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There are many brands of outer coat that have a police-style zipper on both the right and left sides, for a sidearm to be worn OC and the coat to extend down to keep you warm.
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Some manufacturers are:
Spiewak - they make an incredible no-nonsense reflective coat that will take you down to below zero degrees outside, it isavailable in either blaze orange or bright green, each color also has silver stripes for night reflectivity. I wear the orange one in the woods during hunting season, as well as during non-hunting season so my kids can find me if they wander off on a side-trail. This bright-color coat is for rural community use only, unless you want to be mistaken for a utility worker.
For a more urban, low-profile look, 5.11 Company makes several coats and jackets, these are available in darker colors, but with all kinds of incredible hidden pockets in addition to the side zippers. These coats and jackets will blend in perfectly in any civilian setting and do not look like police or utility worker uniforms.
Another option is a police style jacket, in a color NOTto be mistakenwith your local PD or sheriff's office. Available in blue, black, green or brown. Remember to carefully remove the badge holder tab.
I do not work for or profit from any of the above companies or products.