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Overcoming Mass Attacks

One of the most dangerous encounters a law enforcement officer can face is a mass attack. Two prime examples of a mass attack are an officer responding to a bar fight and a corrections officer trying to break up a fight in the prison yard.

January 31, 2007

Practice the Way You Want to Play

One of the principles we "win" by is "practice the way you want to play." But one of the things we sometimes forget with our modern conveniences and comforts is that we want that practice to be as close to "game conditions" as possible.

January 31, 2007

Jack Bauer Never Urinates

Last week I was in the Orlando area for the SHOT Show. After attending a dinner with manufacturing reps, I went back to the hotel and turned on the TV. The lead story was a report about an officer-involved shooting in Daytona Beach Shores.

January 31, 2007

SIG Sauer SP2022

SIG’s new 2022 pistol isn’t the first sidearm to have a polymer frame, but it’s a welcome addition to a new tradition of sidearms that has continued to grow in popularity.

January 31, 2007

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Benchmade Nitrous H&K Blitz Assisted-Opening Folder

Knives for duty use have gone through some serious changes in the past two decades, not the least of which has been the development of folders that rival fixed-blade knives for toughness and open with assisted-opening systems that rival auto-openers for ease of use.

January 31, 2007

TREXPO West to Hold Industry Receptions

New this year at the TREXPO West trade show and conference in Long Beach is a second "Networking Reception" open to conference attendees and speakers only. It takes place on Monday, March 17, 1700-1830hrs. This is a great chance to introduce yourself and network with your law enforcement colleagues.

January 31, 2007

World Am Sponsors Missing Child Alert Systems for Police in California

World Am has committed to purchasing Missing Child Alert Systems for police departments in California that have requested the system from its developer, New York-based AdZone Research.

January 31, 2007

Miami PD Using Segway PTs to Patrol Super Bowl XLI

Segway Inc. announced that the Miami-Dade Police Department will be using Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) to provide security services at Super Bowl XLI on Feb. 4 and throughout the week preceding the event.

January 31, 2007

CBS Axes 'Armed & Famous' After 4 Shows

CBS has tossed "Armed & Famous" into the cancellation cooler. The new reality television series, which followed five lesser-celebrities during their time as gun-carrying reserve officers of the Muncie Police Department, has been axed after four episodes.

January 31, 2007

Monadnock Colored Auto-Lock Baton

Monadnock, manufacturer of batons for law enforcement, has introduced an improvement to its auto-lock batons. The new Monadnock 3xT Colorized Power Safety Tip AutoLock baton is designed to help officers improve their skills by the sight and sound of the colorized tip. Psychologically, seeing this colored tip will enable officers to improve their skills while training or on the job, says the company.

January 31, 2007

Seminar Trains Handlers to Aid Injured K-9s

K-9 Down is a specialized training program for working dog handlers and emergency professionals who respond to injured K-9s.

January 24, 2007

Champlain College and Law Enforcement Team up on Digital Investigations

A new partnership between a college and law enforcement agencies is helping police process more digital evidence and fight cybercrime in Vermont.

January 8, 2007

Don’t Dump the Pump Shotgun

There was a time not so long ago when the pump-action shotgun was known by another name. It was called the “police shotgun.” Back then, the standard equipment in every patrol car included a 12-gauge pump. Today, many agencies have dumped the pump shotgun in favor of the patrol rifle. And I think that’s a mistake.

December 31, 2006

Stopping Power

Need some ammo for your scattergun? Try out these pellets and slugs.

December 31, 2006

Mini-Rukus Knife

Benchmade has brought back its Rukus knife and is adding a smaller version, the Mini-Rukus. Both knives are Blackwood designed with Benchmade’s exclusive AXIS system, which provides for a smooth one-handed ambidextrous opening. Just like its big brother, the new Mini-Rukus has a two-part handle assembly with the ability to semi-customize the handle scales as you see fit.

December 31, 2006

M-Pro 7 New Tactical Cleaning Kit

M-Pro 7 Weapons Maintenance Systems’ new M-Pro 7 Tactical Gun Cleaning Kit is designed with the needs of tactical shooters in mind. It can even be commercially transported worldwide due to its non-flammable and non-hazardous contents. Packaged in a locking case, the kit includes a large supply of M-Pro 7 Gun Cleaner, M-Pro 7 Cleaner Lubricant Protectant, and the line’s new ammonia-free M-Pro 7 Copper Remover.

December 31, 2006

ArmaLite AR-24 and AR-24K Pistols

ArmaLite has long been known for its innovative and trendsetting rifle designs. Now, for the first time in its storied existence, there is a pistol that wears the ArmaLite name.

December 31, 2006

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KG Industries One-Step Air-Cure Firearms Finish

KG Industries, manufacturer of the Original Gun Kote, has developed the new 1200 Series Stock-Kote, a single-component, water-based, polyurethane resin system. Stock-Kote is easy to apply with a simple airbrush, and it air dries in just 80 minutes or less at normal room temperature. In addition to clear coat, Stock-Kote is available in popular colors, which allows for solid color, multi-color, or even custom camouflage color treatments.

December 31, 2006

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