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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2013

SHOT Show 2013: SIG Sauer's MPX Subgun

Using a short-stroke gas piston system, the SIG MPX can accept 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG rounds via proprietary 10-, 20-, or 30-round magazines. In fully auto mode, the MPX can cycle 850 rounds per minute.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2013

SHOT Show 2013: Leatherman's Raptor Shears

The 420HC stainless-steel Raptor shears also offer a strap cutter, oxygen wrench, ring cutter, and carbide-tip glass breaker. The shears lock in an open position and can fold for transport in a hard carrying case.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2013

SHOT Show 2013: Safariland Recognizes Body Armor Saves

The Safariland Group honored three officers at SHOT Show who survived harrowing gunfights because they were wearing the company's body armor. The officers told the stories of their encounters with determined, armed suspects during a presentation today.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 15, 2013

Shooting Reported at St. Louis College

A gunman shot one person at the Stevens Institute of Business and Arts in St. Louis. It has been reported that the 21-year-old gunman also shot himself.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2013

Manhunt Underway for L.A. Nordstrom Hostage Takers

On Friday, Los Angeles Police officers continued searching for two suspects who held hostage 14 employees at a Nordstrom Rack employees beginning Thursday evening.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2013

Taft School Staff Convinced Suspect to Put Down Weapon

One student was shot in the upper right chest on Thursday at Taft Union High School. A teacher and school administrator were able to talk to the suspect and convince him to give up his weapon, reports Reuters.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichJanuary 11, 2013

Micro-Times' Attic Clear Extendable Pole

Attic Clear was developed in response to a customer request. It all began when Micro-Times owner and CEO Tony Leonti got a call from Rich Burdick, a lieutenant with the Palm Beach County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 10, 2013

Student Opens Fire at Calif. High School

A student opened fire with a shotgun Thursday morning at a rural California high school, injuring two before he was taken into custody. One person received minor injuries and refused medical attention while the other, a student, was airlifted to a local hospital.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 10, 2013

ATF Agents Discuss Waco Raid

Three agents involved in the ATF's disastrous Waco raid will discuss the event at a panel discussion in Washington D.C. hosted by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 9, 2013

Sheriff Joe's Armed 'Posse' to Patrol Schools

The Maricopa County (Ariz.) Sheriff's Office has launched an initiative where nearly 500 armed volunteers will patrol the areas around 59 schools in unincorporated areas and communities served by the department.

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