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Range Training in Paradise

A career in law enforcement on the warm and sunny island of Oahu may seem like a dream come true to most of the readers of POLICE. And after training with nearly 30 officers from the Honolulu Police Department, I can assure you that the reality is just as great as you imagine.

December 31, 2003

NRA instructors tested students’ judgment in deciding when to fire and trained them to scan the area after firing to remain aware of their surroundings.

Mech-Tech Carbine Conversion

The firearms innovator develops a low-cost, high-quality way for agencies to field short patrol rifles.

December 31, 2003

Mech-Tech’s Carbine Conversion Units (CCU) are short, handy, and reliable, not to mention innovative.

Wilson/Ralph Model 15 Tactical Knife

Thanks to the work of Ryan Wilson and Darrell Ralph, the Wilson name, long known for quality firearms, is now on a superior line of knives.

November 30, 2003

Springfield Armory's Mil-Spec 1911

Whenever I handle a basic 1911 pistol, either an original commercial Colt from 1918 or a more modern gun, I'm quickly reminded of just why this elegantly simple gun has been the darling of so many millions of fighting men over the decades.

November 30, 2003

SOG Knives Paratool S31 Multitool

Just as clip-it folding knives have become an unofficial part of the duty uniform for the military, EMS, and law enforcement, so, too, have pocket tools.

October 31, 2003

Dialing Long Distance

We all know that most police-involved shootings develop at a range of just a few feet. But there are exceptions. It’s not easy to hit a target in combat at long range with a pistol. But it can be done.

October 31, 2003

Standing is your best position for a long-range shot, but it also gives your adversary a big target.

Smith & Wesson Model 66 F Comp Revolver

The rude awakening thrust into my face during that time (the late '90s) was the fact that the majority (and I mean virtually all) of the new recruits had never shot a revolver, much less seen one in anything other than a movie.

October 31, 2003

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Boker AK-47 Folding Knife

Earlier this year, Böker Knives and Kalashnikov agreed to develop a folding knife that's worthy of the Kalashnikov name and that upholds the AK-47's reputation for reliability and durability.

September 30, 2003

The functional design and styling of the Böker AK-47 is based on the bayonet of the AK-47 assault rifle and features machined serrations on the handle.The functional design and styling of the Böker AK-47 is based on the bayonet of the AK-47 assault rifle and features machined serrations on the handle.

Hot Shots: The Scoville Scale

September 30, 2003

Beretta Cx4 Storm Carbine

Looking like something you saw in the hands of those nasty gorillas in the "Planet of the Apes" movies, the Storm is a lightweight (5.75-pound) pistol-caliber carbine only 29.7 inches in length.

September 30, 2003

Les Baer Custom Thunder Ranch Rifle

A solid hit with a .308 or .223 will, as Clint Smith is fond of saying, "Really change your channel."

August 31, 2003

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Kershaw Knives Boa

In the world of knives, Kershaw is one of the names that is synonymous with quality. Not only are the company's knives some of the finest available, but they are reasonably priced and rugged enough for hard duty.

August 31, 2003

The Kershaw Boa can be opened using the thumb stud on the blade or the assisted-opening system on the spine of the handle.

Breaking Out the Big Guns

I read today about a Canadian team in Afghanistan making a confirmed kill at 2,670 yards. That's a mile and a half, give or take 30 yards. I can't even see a bus at a mile and a half, let alone a man-size target.

July 31, 2003

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Hear Today, Gone Tomorrow

Spend any amount of time on or near the firing line and your hearing will become damaged. And with the great variety of hearing protection devices available today, ranging from simple disposable foam plugs to active electronic muffs, you’re foolish if you don’t make the most of them.

July 31, 2003

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Gerber Silver Trident

The Silver Trident is a 10.75-inch blackened stainless knife that tips the scales at just over 11 ounces. This is not a "hang it from your daily wear duty belt beat cop" kind of knife.

July 31, 2003

CZ P-01 Compact Duty Pistol

The company's pistols are so well designed that its classic CZ 52 was a mainstay of the Czech military for 23 years.

July 31, 2003

The CZ P-01 is a compact, aluminum alloy frame duty pistol with some thoughtful features.

Cold Steel Gunsite Folding Knife

For a knife with a Zytel handle, the Gunsite folder had a really solid feel. There was no side-to-side slop, and when opened and closed the action was secure. I was sold.

June 30, 2003

The Gunsite’s lever lock lets you close the knife while keeping your finger clear of the blade.

Vise Grips

Who would have thought years ago that the hunk of hardened and shaped leather we wear on our hips would evolve from a simple holster into a high-tech, lightweight firearm retention device?

June 30, 2003

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