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It really is no more of a discussion than wearing a seatbelt- ie, there are no documented cases where wearing a seatbelt has caused a fatality that I am aware of (with 17 years EMS/MedSurg/hospital care). Use of the seatbelt has demonstrably saved lives.
There are, however, numerous instances of permanent disability and serious injury from LE, fire and EMS personnel carrying a variety of tools MOB.
There is a difference between Middle of the Back, and Small of the Back. Small of the back generally refers to around a 5 o'clock position. With a heavy weapon and/or poor holster, one may induce sciatica (sciatic nerve damage), but it is not inherently unsafe.
MOB, straight 6 o'clock carry, is right inline with Mexican carrying a Glock with 3.5# connector, not wearing your seatbelt, not using PPE on multiple "one-nighters" etc., etc. One won't see an immediate problem; however, it will likely catch up to one.
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