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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2010

Sam Houston State Professor to Study National Ballistics Database

A Sam Houston State University criminal justice professor received a grant from the National Institute of Justice to study the use and effectiveness of a national ballistics evidence database.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 17, 2010

Missouri Officer Killed In Firearms Training Accident

Dan De Kraai, 35, was killed when another officer's gun accidentally discharged during a break from a training session.

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Articlesby Paul ScarlataSeptember 16, 2010

Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 Pistol

As its name indicates, the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 was designed from the ground up for use by police officers and licensed civilians who needed a small, lightweight, concealable, and easy to use pistol. I believe it would be safe to say that S&W's engineers have delivered just that.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 15, 2010

Hufcor Wall Systems Chooses Action Target as Global Representative

Movable wall systems-manufacturer Hufcor has chosen Action Target to represent FlexTact reconfigurable simunitions wall systems to law enforcement and military markets worldwide. The Hufcor FlexTact system provides scenarios of multiple building layouts using specially designed wall panels suspended from an overhead tracking system.

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Articlesby David GriffithSeptember 13, 2010

National Rifle Association and Law Enforcement: Celebrating 50 Years of Teamwork

From its founding, one of the NRA's most important missions has been to improve the firearms prowess of Americans who may be called to serve their country in the armed forces. And since 1960, the organization has also helped train another kind of warrior: the law enforcement officer.

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Articlesby David GriffithSeptember 13, 2010

NRA Honors LE Courage and Service

Since 1993, the National Rifle Association has presented the NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2010

LE Version of Bushmaster ACR Now Available

The ACR platform uses an adjustable gas-piston operating system that supports suppressed or unsuppressed firing and the ability to quickly change calibers from 5.56mm/.223 Rem to 6.8mm Rem SPC.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2010

How to Grip Your Gun

Having a firm grip on your semi-automatic handgun is key for several reasons, the most important of which is to avoid what's commonly called "limp wristing" the gun. When a shooter has a weak or loose grip on the gun, it usually results in the firearm not cycling properly, causing the gun to jam. A firm grip will also help you on assignments, where you need to fire from a marine platform. Read "Perfecting Your Handgun Grip" for more. Photos courtesy of Michael Rayburn.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2010

Ruger Announces Mini Thirty Tactical Rifle

The Mini Thirty Tactical has a blued 16 1/8-inch barrel with a flash suppressor and black synthetic stock. The rifle weighs approximately 6.75 pounds, has an overall length of ­­­­­ 37.5 inches, and arrives with one 20-round magazine.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2010

ATF Gives Agents Choice of .40-Caliber Glocks

Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives can choose between the Gen4 G22 or G27.

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