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Scott Smith

Retired Army MP

Scott Smith is a disabled veteran who served as an active-duty Army MP and in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard as a security policeman. Today he serves as a federal police officer for the Department of Veterans' Affairs. He is a contributing editor to POLICE.

Articlesby Scott SmithJuly 1, 2006

Heckler & Koch HK34 Axis Tactical Folder

Created by Benchmade and designed by Mike Snody, HK's new folding knife is rugged and versatile.

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Articlesby Scott SmithJune 1, 2006

Lighting The Way

More than 25 years ago I enlisted in the Air Force Reserve as a security policeman. Back then a duty light was the two “D” cell, right angle light. If you were able to track down the straight version, man you were on the cutting edge of light technology. It wasn’t long after I arrived back home to my unit that we got really high tech with the arrival of the Mag Lite. This was like introducing the centerfire cartridge to an infantryman.

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Articlesby Scott SmithJune 1, 2006

Blade Tech MLEK Folding Knife

Years ago, I needed a holster for a Novak-built STI International 1911. I searched high and low to no avail. Then I learned that a small Washington-based company called Blade Tech was making custom holsters out of Kydex. I sent them my STI, and they made an excellent holster that fit it perfectly.

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Articlesby Scott SmithMay 1, 2006

Columbia River Knife & Tool Wild Weasel

Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) has built its reputation and name on its high-quality, affordable knives. Not only are CRKT’s knives affordable, but the company has been a leader in forging collaborations with well-known custom knife makers.

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Articlesby Scott SmithApril 1, 2006

What to Look for When Buying a Folding Duty Knife

Our resident knife expert gives you some tips on how to judge duty steel.

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Articlesby Scott SmithApril 1, 2006

Streamlight Weapon Lights

Streamlight’s newest weapon-mounted lights can also be used as handheld duty lamps.

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Articlesby Scott SmithMarch 1, 2006

Emissive Energy Inova T4 Flashlight

Inova’s first rechargeable patrol light is tough and powerful.

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Articlesby Scott SmithFebruary 1, 2006

Surefire Delta Folding Knife

Great engineering, thoughtful design, and rugged construction make the Delta a high-quality duty knife.

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Articlesby Scott SmithJanuary 1, 2006

Pelican Products M6 Flashlight Series

If you need a small, but powerful flashlight, check out these hard-use beauties.

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Articlesby Scott SmithDecember 1, 2005

Springfield Armory X-Treme Duty Semi-Auto Pistols

Back in the late 1990s, a new polymer pistol called the HS 2000 hit the market. Made in Croatia by I.M. Metal, the HS 2000 suffered from poor marketing, a poor supply of holsters and accessories, and ultimately, poor sales.

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