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Police Gear Reviews, Training and Officer Safety Tips.
Updated: 2 months 3 weeks ago
Gerber Ghostrike Concealed Carry Knives
The Gerber Ghostrike Fixed Blade Knife
...A New Feel for Springfield XD
The new Springfield XD grip promises to be more hand friendly.
...Target Vision Wireless Spotting Camera
Target Vision
...The Open Carry Dilemma – Part II
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is part 2 of a 2-part series on the increasingly difficult phenomenon of open carry by law-abiding citizens. In Part I the laws and actions of lawful gun owners in general opened the discussion into a hotly debated arena of gun ownership today. Part II will look at the legal responsibilities of law enforcement, and provide suggestions to law enforcement’s response to lawful citizens who open carry.
...CRKT Picatinny Tool
The Columbia River Knife & Tool Company (CRKT) Picatinny Tool is a multi-purpose multi-tool that developed in collaboration with Crimson Trace Corporation (CRC). Both Oregon companies have experienced incredible growth over the last 10-15 years, and when Crimson Trace asked CRKT to develop a multi-tool that would be useful to their laser light system owners, CRKT responded with a very nice multi-tool.
...The New Police & Security News
The new look of Police & Security News (P&SN)
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Anonymous Callers and Police Action: Navarette v. California
UNDERSTANDING THE LIMITATIONS OF ANONYMOUS CALLERS
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Magpul Dynamics Precision Rifle Course
Magpul Dynamics
...The Open Carry Dilemma – Part I
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is Part I of a 2-part series on the complicated issue of open carry of firearms. In Part I the laws and actions of lawful gun owners in general will open the discussion into a hotly debated arena of gun ownership today. Part II will look at the legal responsibilities of law enforcement, and provide suggestions to law enforcement’s response to lawful citizens who open carry.
...Ruger’s New Patrol Rifle
Ruger announced a new DI-type AR-15 rifle they are calling the AR-556. Check it out here: http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/ruger-ar-556/.
5.11 Storm Grey TACTEC Plate Carrier
The color of SHOT Show 2014 was clearly grey, and 5.11 led that charge with their Storm Grey offering. Predominately introduced in their hugely popular clothing line, 5.11 is continuing the move by showcasing popular items and accessories in Storm Grey, including the TACTEC plate carrier. The Storm Grey design specifically targets law enforcement and special operations units in the urban environment, yet is neutral enough to appeal to a much broader group of shooters.
...Protective Sweeps of Residences: US v. White
[Ed.note: This article reviews a court case (US v. White) that is related to protective sweeps. The case is not yet decided, and would not be binding on all jurisdictions. However, it is a case that would likely be persuasive in other courts. Regardless, the events in the case are likely to happen in all jurisdictions, and by examining the case now, we might be able to make good decisions when faced with similar circumstances in the future. As with all of our articles, this is not legal advice, and you should refer to your department's standard operating procedures and legal counsel for guidance.]
...H&K Announces New VP9 Duty Pistol
Heckler & Koch announced a new pistol for the law enforcement community: the VP9. The new handgun is a polymer-framed pistol that is striker-fired. It is chambered in 9mm and is similar in appearance to the P30 line of pistols.
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SeaLife Sea Dragon Mini 600
Utilizing a wide beam of illumination for area searches, the SeaLife Sea Dragon Mini throws 600 lumens of light from a small, but very rugged, package. At the 2014 SHOT Show, SeaLife of Moorestown, NJ announced their new Sea Dragon Mini 600 tactical flashlight. Known for their underwater photographic equipment, SeaLife aims to bring the same high-quality engineering standards for flashlights to the tactical environment.
The Sea Dragon Mini 600 was originally designed to be a dive light capable of operation down to 330 feet below the water’s surface. One of the key features of the Mini 600 is a specially-designed smooth reflector that creates a 75-degree circular flood of light. This beam of light is powered by a newly developed CRE