Nick JacobellisMore from Nick JacobellisWeaponsFamiliarize Yourself with FirearmsThe more you know about firearms, the more likely you are to be proficient and capable in their use. Having this knowledge can have a significant impact on your ability to survive in the field.August 2, 2011WeaponsMotivate Yourself to Improve Your Firearms ProficiencyA serious problem facing the law enforcement profession today is the lack of firearms proficiency by some sworn personnel. Law enforcement officers who require more that one chance to qualify or who barely qualify need to improve their skill level with the firearms they carry on and off duty.July 5, 2011WeaponsProduct Test: FNH USA FNX 9With the FNX 9, FNH USA has produced a well made and modern semi-auto pistol. However, its drawbacks as a duty pistol include limited backstrap options, lack of night sights, and a short trigger reset.May 24, 2011WeaponsField Test: Aimpoint Patrol Rifle OpticFor officers looking for fast deployment of the patrol rifle in an emergency, the optic arrives with a transparent flip-up rear lens cover that allows the operator to use the optic with both eyes open and both covers closed.April 20, 2011WeaponsSIG Sauer 556 Patrol RifleDon't let the name "Patrol" fool you; the SIG 556 Patrol is well suited for tactical team use as well. The new SIG 556 Patrol Rifle comes in two versions: the standard model and the SWAT model. The SWAT model is equipped with a quad rail for the attachment of accessories.April 4, 2011WeaponsKnife Review: Grayman Satu FolderDespite its size and weight (10 ounces), the Satu carries and handles just as well as if not better than a folding knife that's approximately a third smaller. The look, the feel, and overall construction of the Satu folder is very pleasing to the eye.March 29, 2011WeaponsKnife Review: Buck/TOPS CSAR-T FolderThe Buck/TOPS CSAR-T folder also has a superbly ergonomic rugged Rocky Mountain Tread G10 handle, giving the knife an overall length of 8.2 inches and hefty 8.6-ounce weight. The CSAR-T folder has some heft, making it rugged enough to be used in the most demanding applications.March 22, 2011WeaponsHow To Determine a Basic LE Combat LoadDuring my law enforcement career, I found it no real burden or inconvenience to carry one or two spare magazines or one or two extra speed loaders. One trick I learned is to invert double-magazine pouches to make them fit in a way that flatters your body and protrudes less.February 8, 2011WeaponsAre You a 'Designated' Shooter?When you initiate a designated-shooter policy, you assign the immediate responsibility to engage a potentially violent subject to a primary and secondary officer with a designated backup team of officers standing by in case the first two officers are unable to contain the situation.January 25, 2011WeaponsCaliber Selection for Backup and Off-Duty GunsMy personal basic requirement is that any handgun I select as a backup gun must also be a weapon I would be confident carrying off duty and may be possibly compelled to take enforcement action with.January 19, 2011Previous PagePage 3 of 6Next Page