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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 SmithAugust 1, 2008

Police Product Test: Streamlight Sidewinder Light

Streamlight's Sidewinder is like the right angle light made famous by the military but with numerous improvements.

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Articlesby Scott SmithJuly 1, 2008

Police Product Test: Trijicon RedDot

The Trijicon RedDot Sight is designed to be mounted on several of the company's ACOGs, but is also designed to be mounted on a handgun. I know there will be numerous guffaws at the idea of a red-dot sight on a duty handgun. But naysayers were also quick to dismiss the use of red-dot sights on duty ARs a decade ago. Now they're not a novelty but the norm.

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Articlesby Scott SmithJune 1, 2008

Police Product Test: Danner Boots Striker II DXTVent

This year Danner introduces the Striker II DXTVent boot. It's built to take the rigors of duty, but still keep your feet "cool" and comfortable on the hottest of days.

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Articlesby Scott SmithMay 1, 2008

Police Product Test: Propper Defender Jacket Series

Propper's Defender line of outerwear can be used separately or alone, depending on your needs. One great piece is the Delta waist-length jacket.

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Articlesby Scott SmithApril 1, 2008

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical XPRT Boots

From its aggressive outsole to its waterproof heavy-duty 1,200-denier nylon upper, this boot is built to tackle the worst conditions a call-out can throw your way.

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Articlesby Scott SmithMarch 1, 2008

Police Product Test: Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife

For 2008 Spyderco Knives introduces the Tenacious. With a foundation of 8Cr13Mov stainless steel, this knife is designed to be durable and dependable.

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Articlesby Scott SmithFebruary 1, 2008

Police Product Test: Phenix Gear Modular Vest

Ranger Joe's Phenix Gear Modular vest is one solution to the high cost of tactical vests.

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Articlesby Scott SmithJanuary 1, 2008

Lights, Lasers, and Tactical Sights

There was a temptation to slug this article with the headline "Pimp Your Handgun." After all, it's catchy and it's trendy…There's only one thing wrong with it, it's dead wrong.

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Articlesby Scott SmithJanuary 1, 2008

How to Buy a Used Handgun

One of the best ways to buy a firearm for personal use is to buy one that was previously owned. Don't laugh. Most of the handguns I purchased when I was in my twenties and thirties were pre-owned, and they are still putting rounds down range.

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Articlesby Scott SmithJanuary 1, 2008

Police Product Test: Zero Tolerance Ranger Green Knife

The Ranger Green knife from Kershaw's sister company Zero Tolerance is a no-nonsense, hard-use knife built for duty use and made to stand up to and survive the harshest environments.

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