February 2006 Issue

A good law enforcement handgun does not have to be new and exciting to remain viable in the market. A good duty or off-duty sidearm is not a fashion statement; it's a tool.

With the right tests you can determine whether a pistol makes the grade as your next duty or off-duty weapon.

New York detective Ricky Smith has devoted his life to battling for control of the streets.

Statistics from countries that have tried it reveal that gun control is no answer for violent crime.

Bitching may be humanity's greatest need. It's certainly high on the list for cops.

Designed to accommodate the new 6.8 SPC cartridge, this weapon’s shooting accuracy and velocity make it ideal for tactical applications.

Go on the offensive to defend yourself in an edged-weapon attack.

Great engineering, thoughtful design, and rugged construction make the Delta a high-quality duty knife.

Law enforcement officers are quite familiar with the court-created "right" to counsel established by the Miranda opinion, to protect the Fifth Amendment trial privilege against compelled self-incrimination. But it applies only during police custodial interrogation.

Cops in this Little Rock suburb have created a model program for reducing Christmas-time property crime.