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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 25, 2010

Remington Produces NRA Commemorative Police Shotgun

Remington Arms Company has teamed up with the NRA-Law Enforcement Activities Division (LEAD) to offer a special edition of the Model 870 Police (Model 870P) 12-gauge shotgun to commemorate 50 years of NRA-LEAD's service to Law Enforcement.

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Articlesby Nick JacobellisAugust 20, 2010

Smith & Wesson M&P15R

I'd like to discuss a somewhat unusual rifle choice that can help law enforcement agencies and individual officers realistically cope with the rising cost and shortage of .223/5.56 patrol rifle ammunition. I believe the solution to this problem is for law enforcement agencies to field the Smith & Wesson M&P15R M4-style carbine chambered in 5.45x39mm.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 17, 2010

LE Firearms Instructor Makes Finals in 'Top Shot' TV Show

Police firearms instructor Chris Cerino came in a close second on the weapon skills competition TV show "Top Shot" on The History Channel. The show required contestants to prove their skills in everything from muzzle-loading muskets and modern pistols to slingshots and throwing knives.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 12, 2010

Wound Expert Says NYPD's Firepower In Harlem Was Sufficient

All officers were carrying one of the NYPD's approved on-duty 9mm handguns and fired Speer Gold Dot, 124-grain hollow-point bullets, Sgt. Kevin Hayes told POLICE Magazine. Officers carry magazines with a 15+1 capacity.

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ProductsAugust 12, 2010

AR-15 Scope Mounts

Safariland, a BAE Systems line of business, introduces its new AR-15 Scope Mount line designed specifically for flat top receivers with Picatinny rails. Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, Safariland AR-15 mounts have skeletonized top caps and bases that reduce weight.

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Articlesby Dave BahdeAugust 12, 2010

Searching for an Effective Small Caliber Sniper Round

This is about an alternative to a .308 for those snipers who will likely never even see a 100-yard deployment and do not need the overpenetration or down range effect. I believe the 6.8 SPC is that alternative.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 11, 2010

Bushmaster Introduces .308 Carbine With Optic Mounts

Two half-inch riser blocks are mounted to the receiver-length Picatinny rail and provide enough clearance above the upper receiver, so the natural cheek weld aligns the shooter's eye directly behind his or her chosen optic.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 10, 2010

Hi-Point Debuts .45 ACP Carbine

Hi-Point Carbines will introduce a .45 ACP carbine with a 17.5-inch barrel, a black molded polymer stock and a special high-durability black powder coat. The carbine has a nine-round capacity, weighs 7 1 /2 pounds and reaches 33 inches in length.

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ProductsAugust 10, 2010

Weather Tracker, Targeting Calculator

Kestrel Pocket Weather Meters has partnered with Horus Vision to release the Kestrel Ballistics Weather Tracker with Horus ATrag Software, a rugged handheld weather monitoring device equipped with an integrated ballistics calculator.

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ProductsAugust 10, 2010

Gun Rail Guard System

Manta Rails gun rail guard and accessory management system features a multi-functional grip system that resists chemicals, abrasion, and extreme temperatures while providing a highly tactile look and feel.

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