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Articlesby Dave DouglasSeptember 6, 2016

The Evolution of Duty Gear

While the Sam Browne system is a part of our traditions and other duty gear incarnations served us well in the past, the updated versions are more practical in modern policing.

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Articlesby Dave DouglasJanuary 28, 2016

How to Buy a Duty Holster

Your duty holster is one of the most important articles of safety equipment you'll ever take into the field — just as important as your firearm, cruiser, flashlight, or handcuffs.

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Articlesby Dave DouglasMarch 27, 2012

Night Vision and Thermal Imaging

Quite a few procurement officers have absolutely no idea what the folks in the field really need when it comes to night vision. Nor do they understand the different uses of thermal imaging versus light amplification and when they should be deployed.

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Articlesby Dave DouglasMay 9, 2011

Kimber Solo Carry Pistol

What makes this concealed carry pistol, the Kimber Solo Carry, so noteworthy is its caliber. Instead of the somewhat anemic .380 ACP or the borderline .38 Special, this one is offered in 9mm.

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Articlesby Dave DouglasAugust 31, 2010

Lights and Lasers: It's Easy Being Green

This year's offerings in lights and lasers include both red and green laser systems. They're getting more and more powerful, feature packed, and smaller, thus enabling use on concealable handguns while still providing retina-searing light levels.

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Articlesby Dave DouglasMarch 1, 2005

DPMS Panther Arms Panther 16-Inch AP4 Post Ban

What was surprising, however, was the performance of a low-price rifle, the DPMS Panther Arms Panther 16-inch AP4 Post Ban configuration rifle with Miculek compensator.

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Articlesby Dave DouglasFebruary 1, 2005

How to Build a Firearms Range

Some of us still remember back when Disneyland used to issue coupons for its rides. The coupons started with “A” tickets for the tame kiddie-type rides and graduated all the way up to the “E” coupon for the especially wild rides. Hence the phrase, “you’re in for a real E-Ticket ride.”

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Articlesby Dave DouglasFebruary 1, 2005

Vang Comp Systems Police Magnum Shotgun

The reason for the 870's popularity with the men and women of American law enforcement is easy to understand. It's a proven weapon that works not only as a long gun but also as a means of intimidating the bad guy into peaceful compliance.

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Articlesby Dave DouglasFebruary 1, 2005

How to Build a Firearms Range: Target Suppliers

Full descriptions of additional companies that sell targets for firearms practice.

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Articlesby Dave DouglasJanuary 1, 2005

Heckler & Koch P2000 US Duty Pistol

My grasp of the obvious is on display for all to see with the following statement. Good marksmanship is a characteristic that is very desirable for a law enforcement officer. There, I said it. And someone should write it down. Oops, never mind, I just did.

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