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Weapons
Select Fire Carbines vs. Submachine Guns
After the infamous 1997 North Hollywood Shootout in Los Angeles where the bad guys were equipped with armor that stopped pistol rounds, law enforcement agencies began adopting M16s, AR-15s, and M4s as "patrol rifles." But many tactical officers stuck by the pistol-caliber subgun.
May 14, 2012
Weapons
N.C. Sheriff Plans to Sell Vintage Tommy Guns to Buy Rifles
The Forsyth County (N.C.) Sheriff’s Office presented a proposal to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners last Thursday to sell the agency’s two 1928 Thompson submachine guns and drum magazines and buy 88 new Bushmaster rifles.
January 5, 2014
Weapons
Discreetly Carrying Long Guns in Public
Many Americans get alarmed and even angry when they see officers equipped with rifles or submachine guns at events, so you need methods for covertly carrying them.
August 8, 2018
Special Units
LAPD SWAT Weapons Stolen from Training Facility
A cache of Los Angeles Police Department submachine guns and handguns was stolen last week from a secured building used by the department's SWAT unit, raising fears that the weapons, which police had altered to fire only blanks, could be converted back to lethal use.
October 16, 2011
Weapons
Pistol Ammunition
RUAG Ammotec
RUAG Ammotec offers a wide range of cartridges for pistols and submachine guns of caliber 9mm Luger. This ammunition convinces not only by its high precision, but also by its reliable functioning in all common weapon types. With its SINTOX ignition charge free of heavy metals and the lead-free projectiles as key technologies, RUAG Ammotec is a leading developer and producer of ammunition free of pollutants.
October 31, 2008
Weapons
Police Product Test: Blue Force Gear Hive Satchel
Through a partnership with Chris Costa, Blue Force recently introduced the new single-strapped backpack with the sole purpose of allowing officers to discreetly carry everything from knives and magazines to compact submachine guns.
June 25, 2013
Patrol
Ex-Soldiers Arrested In DEA Murder Plot
Two former U.S. Army solders who planned to kill a Drug Enforcement Administration agent and informant for Colombian drug lords have been arrested and are being returned to New York to face charges, the DEA announced today.
September 26, 2013
Weapons
SHOT Show 2011: Aimpoint Announces Patrol Rifle Optic
The sight's front and rear lenses are recessed within the body and flip covers further protect the lenses. A transparent rear lens cover is utilized that allows the user to engage a target with lens covers closed in emergency situations.
January 17, 2011
Special Units
Outgunned—The Politics of Being Outgunned
One of the problems that all SWAT teams and all police departments face is that their need for weaponry or equipment conflicts with their local governments' desire to avoid the appearance of "heavy-handed" law enforcement.
February 28, 2003
Weapons
SHOT Show 2013: SIG Sauer's MPX Subgun
Using a short-stroke gas piston system, the SIG MPX can accept 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG rounds via proprietary 10-, 20-, or 30-round magazines. In fully auto mode, the MPX can cycle 850 rounds per minute.
January 16, 2013
Patrol
Meggitt Introduces Live-Fire Simulation Screen
“Law enforcement departments no longer have to choose between simulation and live-fire training,” said Andrea Czop, VP for strategy, sales and marketing at Meggitt Training Systems. “Meggitt’s live-fire screen means customers can derive all the benefits of virtual training while using live ammunition within the confines of a firing range.”
October 30, 2017
Patrol
Looking Back: Semi-Autos, Shootouts, and SWAT Standards
In past March issues, POLICE has covered how to transition from revolvers to semi-automatics, awards for outgunned officers, and the first national tactical standards.
March 4, 2019
Weapons
NRA Explains Changes To Police Carry Law
In an exclusive interview with POLICE, the NRA's legislative counsel explains changes signed by President Obama in October. Most notably, the amendments expand the law's definition of active officers who can qualify, giving the right to more federal agents who will be able to carry as retired officers.
November 15, 2010
Patrol
First Look: Titanium Tough
Helmets from Austria’s Ulbrichts Protection incorporate titanium to prevent bullet penetration and reduce trauma from backface deformation.
October 6, 2021
Training
Meggitt Training Systems to Introduce 3 New Shooting Range Solutions at SHOT
Meggitt Training Systems (booth #12267) will debut new target imagery, target carrier, and live-fire screen products at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference.
January 3, 2018
Weapons
Auto Ordinance Offers Special 100th Anniversary "Chicago Typewriter"
Auto Ordnance is honoring the John T. Thompson and the legacy of the Tommy Gun with the introduction of the commemorative 100th anniversary matched set edition of the Thompson 1927A-1 rifle and matching 1911A1 pistol.
March 31, 2016
Patrol
Sometimes it’s hard to tell who the bad guys are
Just Give Me A Hundred Good Cops, And a ton of ammunition... That's what I was thinkin' when I reviewed the situation in Lagos, Nigeria.
February 1, 2002
Weapons
Backup Gun Policies: Backup Guns Vs. Hideaway Guns
One of the biggest problems with the concept of backup guns is that police administrators have a tendency to confuse backup guns with smaller, often less reliable "hideaway guns."
May 31, 2004
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