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Stopping Power: Myths, Legends, and Realities
As a trauma surgeon and a tactical medical specialist, I am often asked by law enforcement officers what caliber and type of handgun ammunition offers the most stopping power. I can't answer that question. Let me explain why.
January 15, 2013
Photo courtesy of Sydney Vail
Weapons
Choosing Optics for Patrol Rifles
With the increased use of rifles by patrol officers, there comes the need for modern modifications to make them more effective and to better fit the task at hand. One of the most obvious and likely the most effective is the use of modern optical sighting systems.
January 9, 2013
Photo: Mark W. Clark
Weapons
SIG Sauer 716 Patrol Rifle
The SIG716 makes a great first impression. It's a ruggedly built 7.62mm carbine with a 16-inch barrel and a free-floating quad rail. I felt like a kid on Christmas morning when I was opening the box.
January 8, 2013
Photo: Alex Landeen
Weapons
Gun Rights: Keep Up the Fight
The Newtown massacre could have as much effect on the firearms industry as 9/11 had on the airline industry. And it may result in the hasty passage of ill-conceived laws and onerous regulations that accomplish nothing but depriving law-abiding Americans of their rights.
December 20, 2012
Photo: Kelly Bracken
Weapons
Springfield Armory XD Sub-Compact 3" Pistol
The XD Sub-Compact pistols scored well in my CQB drills. I had no problem using the 9mm XD Sub-Compact to consistently engage a steel plate the same size as the scoring area of a TQ19 Police Qualification Target at various distances, including at longer ranges.
December 16, 2012
Photo courtesy of Nick Jacobellis.
Weapons
SIG Sauer P250 Subcompact Pistol
The potential for customization with the P250 means that you can select the perfect frame size that provides the best reach to the trigger and the nicest grip or ergonomics for your hand size.
November 16, 2012
Photo courtesy of SIG Sauer.
Training
Hunting for Shooting Mastery
Some trainers say it takes 5,000 reps or five years to master a weapon or a skill, but that doesn't match the research. The research says we don't know how many reps or how long it will take YOU to master a skill.
November 12, 2012
Illustration: Sequoia Blankenship
Weapons
Lewis Machine & Tool LM8MRP Rifle
Lewis Machine and Tool Co. (LMT) recently released what it believes is an improvement on the venerable AR-15 design, the LM8MRP. The LM8MRP is a direct gas impingement AR-15 with a 16-inch barrel that features the company's latest modular upper receiver or Monolithic Rail Platform (MRP).
October 10, 2012
Photo: Mark W. Clark
Weapons
Police Product Test: Bushnell DMR 3.5-21x50, SMRS 1-6.5x24 Optics
Bushnell's DMR 3.5-21x50 has the G2DMR reticle and its SMRS 1-6.5x24 has the BTR-1 reticle. The first one is a long-range monster and the second will likely handle everything else.
October 3, 2012
Photo courtesy of Bushnell.
Weapons
Colt LE 901-16S Modular Carbine
The Colt LE901-16S is a very versatile direct impingement gas-operated carbine with a 16.1-inch barrel. It's commonly referred to as a "modular carbine" because users can easily transform it from a 7.62mm NATO caliber carbine to a 5.56mm M4 carbine.
September 19, 2012
Photo: Alex Landeen
Weapons
Police Readers Support Concealed Carry, Romney for President
The vast majority of working law enforcement officers in the United States support the Second Amendment right to bear arms and plan to vote for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney this fall. That's the findings of a survey conducted by POLICE Magazine this summer.
September 11, 2012
Photos: Gage Skidmore and Dan Sears
Weapons
Stag Arms 3G AR Rifle
Recently Stag introduced the 3G, a rifle developed for use in the rapidly growing three-gun competition market. This AR is also excellent for law enforcement operations.
August 27, 2012
Photo courtesy of Scott Smith.
Weapons
Firearm Paraphernalia
Guns and all of the gear and equipment associated with them keep you prepared for whatever may come your way. Here are 12 firearm paraphernalia products that caught our discerning eye.
August 10, 2012
EMA Tactical's RONI Pistol Carbine Conversion Kit
Weapons
Police Product Test: Real Avid The Gun Tool
As the name implies, The Gun Tool is a tool designed for guns. Its parts include a pin punch, a small hook blade knife, common Torx and hex head wrenches, a shotgun choke/size gauge wrench, and a 3/8-inch drive for Philips head and flat blade screwdrivers (two each included).
July 24, 2012
Photo: Scott Smith
Weapons
Police Product Test: Meopta 1-4X22KD Scope
Meopta's 1-4X22KD has a 30mm tube to give you a crisp, clear image of whatever you view through it. Its illuminated reticle is the "K Dot," a modified German 4 with a dot centered on a broken horizontal crosshair and a vertical post.
July 24, 2012
Photo: Scott Smith
Weapons
Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Subcompact Pistol
Smith & Wesson's M&P9 Shield is a subcompact pistol suitable for "deep cover" carry by undercover and off-duty police officers. The Shield is available in either 9mm or .40 S&W.
July 23, 2012
Photo: Michael Hughes
Weapons
The Rural Officer's Arsenal
It is our job to win the fight with the bad guys, whether we serve in the nation's most populated cities, smallest towns, or most isolated counties. To win that fight, we need the right firearms and the right ammo.
July 9, 2012
Photo courtesy of Gerard Zlotkowski.
Weapons
10 Things You Need to Know About Folding Knives
A good quality folding knife can be an excellent backup weapon when nothing else is available. This is especially true when some dirtbag has grabbed your gun and you're having to use your strong hand to keep it in your holster and you need a piece of steel in your weak hand to discourage him.
June 20, 2012
Spyderco's Military LH folder is specifically made for southpaws. Photo: Sypderco
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