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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 17, 2011

Pennsylvania Troopers Get Remington 870P Shotgun with LED Forend

In addition, courses will be provided by the Remington Armorer's School instructors to train Pennsylvania troopers on how to repair and maintain the Remington Model 870P shotguns used by their officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 15, 2011

NRA Declines Gun-Policy Meeting with Obama

The National Rifle Association's chief executive has responded to President Obama's invitation to discuss gun policy with a, "No thank you," saying the president should focus the debate on dangerous criminals rather than guns.

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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 15, 2011

Less-Lethal Launchers: Reaching Out and Punching Someone

Today, police have a wide variety of tools and munitions for exerting less-lethal force on individuals at greater and greater distances. Extended range less-lethal impact weapons have been refined to the point that they are both accurate and extremely effective when deployed correctly.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 11, 2011

MasterPiece Arms Introduces Premium Protector

The MPA380P is built on a fully machined 4140 stainless steel lower receiver and upper slide. The new MPA380 "Premium" subcompact, semi-auto pistol arrives with fully machined aluminum grips with a bead-blasted finish protected by a clear anodized coating.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 10, 2011

Napolitano Unaware of ICE Agent's Link to Letting Guns 'Walk'

Homeland Security Chief Janet Napolitano told U.S. senators conducting Judiciary Committee hearings that she was not aware of her agency's controversial involvement in an ATF operation that let guns reach Mexican drug cartels.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 8, 2011

Diamondback Firearms Introduces DB9 Micro 9mm

The DB9, which was first unveiled at the SHOT Show, features a proprietary striker firing system with a mechanical firing pin block, a steel magazine catch to secure a sheet metal magazine, and windage-adjustable sights.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterMarch 7, 2011

S&W's 327 TRR8 Revolver

Smith & Wesson developed its eight-shot 327 TRR8, after a SWAT officer contacted the company to ask for a beefy revolver for the lead penetrator, who must carry a ballistic shield with one hand. The TRR8 gives operators eight rounds of .357 Mag in a package including a Scandium "N" frame, 5-inch barrel, and blackened cylinder. Rails and moon clips are included. After viewing these photos, read POLICE Magazine's full "Arsenal" review, "Smith & Wesson 327 TRR8" Revolver from the May 2008 issue. Photos by Alex Landeen.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 7, 2011

Connecticut Chief Backs Gun Registry

Norwalk (Conn.) Police Chief Harry Rilling testified before the state's Legislature that a proposal to create an offender gun registry would be an effective tool for law enforcement.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 7, 2011

Wyoming Approves Constitutional Carry

Wyoming has become the fourth state in the nation to adopt a law allowing its residents to carry concealed firearms without a permit. The right, which is often referred to as "constitutional carry," has also been passed in Alaska, Arizona, and Vermont.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 4, 2011

EMA Tactical Introduces Command Arms Folding Flip-Up Sights

The Super Low Profile Folding Flip Up Sights don't require sight adjustment tools to raise or lower the front sight center post. Center post height is adjusted by a thumb wheel. Thumb-wheel click adjustments are both audible and tactile.

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