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Choosing the correct Axon Body-Worn Camera mount

Key considerations when choosing a mount

When it comes to body-worn cameras, ensuring each user has the proper mount for their job and uniform can make all the difference in ensuring the camera is able to record critical digital evidence while not hindering the user.

For example, if a user works a desk job and mostly wears button-down shirts with breast pockets, a pocket mount that is easily to slip on and off may be best. A user may want maximum retention force for their mount, or may prefer a “breakaway” mount like a Flexible Magnet Mount, which allows the camera to easily detach so as not to become a holding point for an attacker.

Below, you can read up on each of Axon’s mount options for AB2 and AB3 body-worn cameras, including their dimensions, retention type, and some key information about installation that may inform your mount selection.

Please note that some mounts aren’t recommended for body-worn cameras equipped with Axon Respond as the mount can interfere with LTE performance.

Mount options

Flexible Magnet Mount

The flexible magnet mount is an easy-to-install mount option that offers versatile mounting locations.

-Dimensions: 3.89" x 3.27" x 0.44"
-Retention Type: Low Retention

-Use With Respond: Yes

Reinforced Flexible Magnet Mount

A reinforced version of the flexible magnet mount, the reinforced flexible magnet mount is a slightly larger, slightly sturdier, easy-to-install mount option that also offers versatile mounting locations.

-Dimensions: 4.17" x 3.55" x 0.44"
-Retention Type: Low Retention

-Use With Respond: Yes

Outerwear Magnet Mount

The outerwear magnet mount is is an easy-to-install, heavy-duty mount option that offers versatile mounting locations, including on thicker jackets and outerwear. This mount may impact LTE performance in areas of low coverage, and thus is not recommended for agencies with Axon Respond.

-Dimensions: 4.00" x 2.28" x 0.35"
-Retention Type: Low Retention

-Use With Respond: No

Belt Clip Mount

The belt clip mount is an easy-to-install mount that allows the user to wear their body-worn camera anywhere on the belt easily and comfortably. Best for users with a crowded vest or those who do not want to crease uniform tops.

-Dimensions: 3.12" x 2.16" x 0.77"
-Retention Type: Low Retention

-Use With Respond: Yes

Small Pocket Mount

The small pocket mount is an easy-to-install mount that slips into the breast pocket of the user’s uniform.

-Dimensions: 4.45" x 3.79" x 0.375"
-Retention Type: Medium Retention

-Use With Respond: Yes

Large Pocket Mount

The large pocket mount is an easy-to-install mount that slips into the breast pocket of the user’s uniform.

-Dimensions: 5.89" x 4.49" x 0.375"
-Retention Type: Medium Retention

-Use With Respond: Yes

Mini Molle Mount

The mini molle mount is an exact fit for Blauer sew-on nylon molle loops. A smaller version of the Axon single molle mount, the mini molle mount incorporates a short molle lock mechanism designed to mitigate movement of the body-worn camera during use and fit in a small footprint on the user’s uniform.

-Dimensions: 2.975" x 2.177" x 0.385"
-Retention Type: High Retention

-Use With Respond: Yes

Single Molle Mount

The single molle mount is compatible with uniforms that include molle loops or straps. This mount is durable and easy-to-install on any portion of a uniform that includes molle straps.

-Dimensions: 4.73" x 2.16" x 0.55"
-Retention Type: High Retention

-Use With Respond: Yes

Double Molle Mount

The double molle mount is a slightly larger, studier version of the single molle mount. Compatible with uniforms that include molle loops or straps, this mount is durable and easy-to-install on any portion of a uniform that includes molle straps.

-Dimensions: 4.73" x 2.41" x 0.55"
-Retention Type: High Retention

-Use With Respond: Yes

Men’s Z-Bracket Mount

The men’s Z-bracket mount allows the user to easily wear a body-worn camera at the center of their mass while wearing a buttoned shirt. This mount requires a button-down shirt.

-Dimensions: 2.10" x 3.92" x 0.57"
-Retention Type: Medium Retention

-Use With Respond: Yes

Women’s Z-Bracket Mount

The women’s Z-bracket mount allows the user to easily wear a body-worn camera at the center of their mass while wearing a buttoned shirt. This mount requires a button-down shirt.

-Dimensions: 2.10" x 3.92" x 0.57"
-Retention Type: Medium Retention

-Use With Respond: Yes

Velcro Mount

The Velcro Mount allows the user to wear a body-worn camera anywhere on their uniform that has exposed Velcro. Velcro can be pre-existing or installed on a uniform to act as a mounting location for the mount.

-Dimensions: 4.00" x 3.50" x 0.30"
-Retention Type: Medium Retention

-Use With Respond: Yes

Wing Clip Mount

The Wing Clip mount is an easy-to-install mount that offers versatile mounting locations on uniform tops, pants, and packets. This mount may not fit very taught or thick materials.

-Dimensions: 3.76" x 3.29" x 0.58"
-Retention Type: Medium Retention

-Use With Respond: Yes

Anchor Mount

The Anchor Mount is an easy-to-install mount designed to attach to an outerwear or ballistic vest that offers versatile mounting locations. This mount is semi-permanent and requires holes be made in the user’s vest.


-Dimensions: 2.975" x 2.177" x 0.385"
-Retention Type: Very High Retention

-Use With Respond: Yes

Tilt Mount

The Tilt Mount has a tilt angle that can be easily adjusted when the camera is attached to provide the user with the optimal recording angle. This mount requires a primary Axon Rapidlock mount option, such as a wing clip or molle mount.


-Dimensions: 2.699" x 2.187" x 0.380"
-Retention Type: Variable Retention

-Use With Respond: Yes

Action Camera Mount

The Action Camera Mount is a GoPro style mount adapter. This mount can be used to attach a body-worn camera to a helmet, a third-party selfie stick, a tripod or an in-car Ram mount, etc. Compatible with most GoPro style third-party “action camera” mounts. This mount require a third party GoPro-style mount sold separately through third party retailers.


-Dimensions: 2.1856" x 2.8359" x 0.5905"
-Retention Type: High Retention

-Use With Respond: Yes

Slim Mount

The Slim Mount is a low profile, lightweight mount with high retention force and a minimal footprint. This mount is ideal when a wing clip or molle mount option is not feasible due to limited uniform space, but high retention is necessary. This mount may be difficult to attach, may slide around during use and may crease uniform fabric around install location.


-Dimensions: 3.23" x 2.20" x 0.40"
-Retention Type: High Retention

-Use With Respond: Yes

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