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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.

Articles•by Scott Smith•May 17, 2011

Accessorizing Your AR

One of the fastest growing sectors of the law enforcement market is enhancements for the AR Series of firearms. The AR has become the firearms counterpart of Burger King's Whopper: You can have it your way, any way you want it, literally.

Articles•by Scott Smith•April 28, 2011

A-TACS for Weapons

The first companies to offer A-TACS for weapons are Remington, Bushmaster, and DPMS. They will soon have stocks out to retrofit your 870 so you can give it a new look and have it match your uniform and other A-TACS gear.

Articles•by Scott Smith•April 21, 2011

Police Product Test: Spyderco Warrior Fixed-Blade Knife

POLICE Magazine reviews the Spyderco Warrior Fixed-Blade Knife, Safariland Model 71 Accordion Magazine Pouch and Mag Instruments XL100 LED.

Articles•by Scott Smith•March 23, 2011

Police Product Test: SureFire Muzzle Brake

POLICE Magazine reviews the SureFire Muzzle Brake, Uncle Mike's Active Shooter Response Bag, and the Insight Technology M3X LED Weapon-Mounted Light.

Inside the Badge •by Scott Smith•March 2, 2011

Firearms Training Evolves at SIG Sauer's Academy

The SIG Sauer Academy is rapidly becoming a must-train location. The Epping, N.H., academy once offered only basic handgun shooting and armorer courses. Now, it offers competition shooting and advanced tactics for police and military units, including active-shooter response and executive protection.