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Preventing Training Tragedies: Friendly Fire
Of all training accidents, police officers shooting each other in simulation drills are the most tragic. They are also the most difficult for some officers and civilians to comprehend.
December 31, 2002
An officer dressed for a marking round exercise.
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SOG's Flash II Assisted Opening Folding Knife
SOG Knives has built a strong reputation among knife users by manufacturing hard-use affordably priced knives of high quality.
December 31, 2002
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Les Baer Super-Tac
With the dramatic resurgence in interest in the 1911 platform, it's comforting to note the old war-horse is still a viable alternative to the black-plastic gun trend.
December 31, 2002
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Understanding Stopping Power
If I knew I'd be in a gunfight within the next 20 minutes, I'd be laying my hands on a 12-gauge. But the best I can predict is that, as an officer of the law, I might be in a gunfight sometime in my career. So I carry a handgun.
December 31, 2002
Gelatin block studies are a good way to determine the impact of bullets on living tissue and a graphic representation of stopping power.
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The Great Persuader
Recently on the U.S. border with Mexico, a Border Patrol officer was caught with no backup while facing an angry mob of illegal aliens bent on crossing into the United States.
December 31, 2002
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Hi-Point Firearms Model 995 Carbine
If you can put the gun-snob side of you in a drawer for a minute, you may learn something here when it comes to affordable firepower.
November 30, 2002
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Under Wraps
Two young guys walked toward us, talking with each other. But the young lady and I were oblivious to what was going on around us. That was a mistake.
November 30, 2002
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One-Hand Engagement
You don't like doing it, I don't like doing it…no one I know likes shooting with one hand. But quite often, how you shoot determines whether or not you go back to the street or end up in an office job riding a desk.
October 31, 2002
The conventional one-hand shooting method is to step toward the target and cant the gun inward.
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The FN Police Shotgun
From the classic Browing Hi-Power pistol, to today's current crop of high-tech firearms, FN's reputation is that of a Cadillac of police and military firearms.
October 31, 2002
The FN Police Shotgun makes a versatile addition to any law enforcement agency’s arsenal.
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On the Cutting Edge
No department would dare let said officer hit the street without training and instruction in policies governing the use of a pistol. Many PDs even have policies regarding the use of flashlights. But in most departments an edged weapon/cutting tool clipped to the pocket of the officer's duty pants flies under the radar.
September 30, 2002
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Kimber Custom II Pistol
The officers of LAPD SWAT wanted a handgun that was solid, reliable, and delivered the features, accessories, and performance they felt they needed. After an extensive period of testing there was one clear winner: the Kimber Custom II.
September 30, 2002
The low profile Meprolight sights, extended safety, beavertail grip safety, and checkered rubber grips all belong on a fighting pistol.
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Improving the Odds
For some reason, most officers have a vision of a gunfight as being one shooter against another. The reality of such incidents is much different and even deadlier. An alarming number of police gunfights involve more than one bad guy against a single cop.
August 31, 2002
In this training scenario, the officer is at a disadvantage because he can’t draw his weapon until the bad guys make their moves.
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Scattergun Goodies
Few items in the police arsenal are asked to wear as many hats as the duty shotgun. This ubiquitous tool is being increasingly relied upon to perform a wide range of roles-many never imagined even 20 years ago.
August 31, 2002
Knoxx Industries’ Sidewinder Conversion Kit is a 10-round drum magazine for 12-gauge pump guns.
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Taurus' PT111 Millennium
At 18.7 ounces, the PT111SS qualifies as a true pocket pistol.
August 31, 2002
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Precision Instrument
As the sear releases the striker and the primer ignites, it's now the rifle's job to deliver that bullet exactly where it must go.
August 31, 2002
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Flying While Armed
As a former Federal Air Marshal, I am often asked, "Should law enforcement officers be allowed to carry their guns when they are passengers on commercial airliners?" My short answer is, "Hell, yes."
August 31, 2002
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Mossberg: The 'Other' Shotgun
With the advent of today's innovative roundup of specialty munitions, including high-velocity sabot slugs, less-lethal rounds, and the new generations of low-recoiling buckshot, the smoothbore has a new lease on life.
July 31, 2002
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Hidden Threats
As police officers on the streets of our cities, you face potentially deadly disguised and hidden weapons every single day.
July 31, 2002
A small, razor sharp weapon like this leaf blade could be hiding in what looks like a credit card or some other seemingly harmless object.
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