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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 31, 2012

Ex-Marine Kills 2, Self at N.J. Supermarket

The apparently disgruntled worker entered the store around 4 a.m. and shot two people and then himself. The gunman, an ex-Marine, was armed with an AK-47 and an automatic pistol.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 31, 2012

NTOA Recommends Milspec's Cobra Cuffs

The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) has recommended Milspec Plastics' Cobra Cuffs, which received a 4.88 out of 5.0 score via the Member Tested and Recommended program.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 31, 2012

SWAT Reality Show Arrives at Outdoor Channel

The Outdoor Channel in January will begin airing "Elite Tactical Unit: S.W.A.T.," a law enforcement reality show featuring 14 real SWAT operators competing in challenges.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterAugust 30, 2012

Bags and Cases

From guns to gear to shields and even a specialized litter, you'll find ways to bring everything you need to the fight with this photo gallery of carry-alls. Photos courtesy of manufacturers.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 30, 2012

Students, Parents Struck By 100-Year-Old Driver Outside School

A 100-year-old man hit 11 people—including nine children—with his car Wednesday just after classes at Main Street Elementary had let out for the day.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 29, 2012

LAPD SWAT Members Investigated for Reselling Guns

LAPD SWAT members may have resold department handguns for a profit, according to an independent watchdog's report. One officer has been relieved of duty.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 29, 2012

Student Wanted To Kill Officer To Join Hells Angels

A North Carolina State University student was involuntarily committed last month at the V.A. Hospital in Durham after telling campus police he planned to go on a killing spree, according to a court document.

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Articlesby Dean ScovilleAugust 29, 2012

Shots Fired: Redford Township, Michigan 06/10/1998

Sgt. Adam Pasciak's mind began to feel like it was starting to shut down when he heard more gunshots ringing out—a lot of them. Sgt. Jim Turner had witnessed what happened and continued the foot pursuit of the driver, exchanging gunfire as they ran.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 28, 2012

Defense Technology Announces New First Defense OC Vapor

The MK-9S is a pepper spray with an intense concentration of major capsaicinoids that is non-flammable and produces a high volume mist, exceeding CRT and DOT flammability protocols. This formulation evaporates in a very short distance, eliminating the need for extensive area clean-up or personal decontamination procedures.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 28, 2012

Ind. C.O. Collapses, Dies

An Indiana correctional officer collapsed and died Sunday, after working with an "unruly inmate." Officer Timothy Betts, 51, Wabash Valley Correctional Facility was escorting the inmate to segregation Sunday.

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