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Articles•by Dave Bahde•January 25, 2011

FNH USA SCAR 17S Patrol Rifle

Which brings me back to the caliber debate and leads us into this discussion of the FNH USA SCAR 17S, a .308 caliber patrol rifle. There are agencies and jurisdictions where the extra range and penetration of the .308 rifle is a necessity.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 24, 2011

Oakland School Officer Shoots Screwdriver Attacker

The officers had approached a suspicious vehicle near Skyline High School on Saturday evening when the attack occurred.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 24, 2011

Loughner Pleads Not Guilty In Tucson Shootings

Appearing in U.S. District Court, Loughner at times scrunched his face, at other times laughed openly as if hearing a private joke while attorneys discussed the case.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 24, 2011

Slain Florida Officers Ambushed by Gunman Hiding In Attic

Officer Jeffrey Yaslowitz and Sgt. Tom Baitinger were providing backup to a U.S. Marshal, when they were fatally shot. The shooter was later found dead, after the house was partially dismantled using heavy machinery.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 22, 2011

Sheriff's First Responders Credit TEMS Training In Tucson Shooting

The sheriff's SWAT team medic David Kleinman developed the field-trauma training about three years ago and Capt. Byron Gwaltney, the Giffords shooting incident commander, expanded the training, named the First Five Minutes, to include all deputies six months ago.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 21, 2011

Reward for Los Angeles School Officer's Shooting Bumped to $100K

The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the gunman who wounded a school police officer in Woodland Hills has been increased to $100,000 with a contribution from the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL).

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News•by Staff Writer•January 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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News•by Staff Writer•January 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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News•by Staff Writer•January 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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News•by Staff Writer•January 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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