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News•by Staff Writer•September 14, 2012

OutWest Systems Introduces Marksmanship Training

OutWest Systems has introduced a high-tech laser-based firearm training aid for shooters called the OCAT (Optical Computer-Aided Training) system that works inside a residence in laser mode or at the rifle/pistol range with live ammunition.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 14, 2012

Steelers' QB Gives K-9 Grant to Denver Sheriff

Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger provided a K-9 training grant to the Denver Sheriff Department on behalf of the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at the Giving Back Fund.

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Articles•by Melanie Basich•September 13, 2012

SWAT Fuel's Nutritional Supplements

Medical doctor and longtime SWAT medic Dr. Dan Olesnicky has stepped in to fill that gap. With his company SWAT Fuel, he has developed the first product in a comprehensive line of supplements to aid military, law enforcement, and shift workers in efficiently using and maintaining energy.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff Writer•September 12, 2012

Survey: Gun Control, Active Shooters, and the Election

PoliceMag.com readers overwhelmingly support concealed carry and Mitt Romney for president, according to the results of our August survey. Officers also told us they were prepared for an active shooter incident and worried that government financial trouble has affected their ability to do their jobs. View these charts and graphs of the survey results, then read our analysis of the data.

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Videos•by Staff Writer•September 12, 2012

Run, Hide, Fight

The city of Houston produced this video to offer practical tips to civilians for an active-shooter incident, instructing workers to lock doors behind them, silence their cellphones, and as a last resort, do everything they possibly can to take the shooter down.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 12, 2012

FNH USA Introduces Conversion Kit for SPR Rifle

FNH USA has introduced its Tactical Box Magazine (TBM) Conversion Kit for the FN SPR precision bolt-action rifle. This new kit allows SPR owners to install upgrades such as higher capacity magazines and an ambidextrous magazine release button with hand tools.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 12, 2012

Wanted Man Escapes Home Surrounded By SWAT

A man being served a felony warrant escaped from police at his home on Sunday despite SWAT teams surrounding and gassing the house in Fremont, Calif.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 12, 2012

Philly Cop Struck By Partner's Bullet

A Philadelphia Police officer was wounded late Tuesday by a ricochet from a shotgun round fired by his partner during a vehicle stop. Jose Roman, a 44-year-old SWAT officer, had the wind knocked out of him when he was hit, but recovered and handcuffed a suspect.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 12, 2012

Calif. Man Injures Police Dog During Pursuit

A probationer repeatedly slammed the head of a Corona (Calif.) Police Department K-9 with a car door during a foot pursuit on Saturday.

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Articles•by David Griffith•September 12, 2012

Can You Prevent Mass Shootings?

Thanks to two active shooters, it's been a summer of terror for the American public. What's good is that people are actually talking about what can be done to curb these shootings and how to respond to them. And that includes law enforcement.

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