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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2011

SHOT Show 2011: Safariland's Trio of Distraction Devices

The Fuel Air, Low Roll and Low Roll II provide tactical officers with options when they must temporarily disorient subjects during dynamic entries or barricade situations.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2011

Feds Arrest More Than 100 on Organized Crime Charges

In what is being hailed as an historic blow to organized crime in the Northeast, more than 110 of 127 charged defendants were arrested today. The charges relate to a wide range of alleged illegal activity, including murder.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2011

SHOT Show 2011: Propper Brings First A-TACS Camo Gear

Propper will produce the A-TACS ACU, combat shirt and boonie this year, releasing the ACU in the spring to law enforcement and the U.S. military.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2011

SHOT Show 2011: Danner Brings Descender Tactical Boots

The Descender uses a new outsole design the company says gives tactical operators controlled and reliable arresting during fast roping.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 19, 2011

SHOT Show 2011: SureFire Brings MINI and MICRO Suppressors

SureFire brought several new tactical products for law enforcement officers, including the Mini and Micro suppressors that work with SureFire flash hider and muzzle brake suppressor adapters.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 19, 2011

SHOT Show 2011: Benchmade Brings 915 Triage Utility Knife

The utility knife is ideal for cutting seat belts, clothing, boots or tape, according to a rep at the Benchmade booth. An ambidextrous thumb-stud opener deploys a modified sheepsfoot-style blade, which is made from corrosion-resistant steel.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 19, 2011

Ballistic Vest Saves Los Angeles School Officer

Officer Jeff Stenroos, 30, was wearing a ballistic vest at the time of the incident and was conscious and talking after being shot Wednesday morning as he confronted a suspect who appeared to be breaking into vehicles near El Camino Real High School.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2011

SHOT Show 2011: Colt Debuts Modular LE901 Carbine

The rifle can be deployed in 7.62mm/.308 with either a 13- or 16-inch barrel. For closer quarters engagements at 5.56mm/.223, officers can swap out the upper receiver and, with an internal adapter that bolts to the upper, deploy the rifle with a 10.3-, 14.5- or 16-inch barrel.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2011

Public Tips Led Police To Accused N.J. Cop Killer

At the time he fatally shot Officer Matlosz in the face after the officer stopped to talk with him, Crockam had an arrest warrant for illegal possession of a rifle and hollow-point bullets. It isn't known whether the officer knew about the warrant.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 15, 2011

Baker Ballistics To Introduce Tactical Rifle Shield

The ballistic shield is light enough to carry in one arm while providing the operator the capability to deliver accurate center-line firepower using a military or law enforcement style long-gun while on the move.

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