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Videosby Staff WriterApril 7, 2010

Product Demo: TASER X3

Three TASER employee volunteers describe what they experienced, after being hit with the three-shot X3 at the company's Arizona headquarters. The X3 was fired sequentially at the three volunteers with no reloading, no delay, and instant neuromuscular incapacitation. Read our story about the TASER X3.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterApril 6, 2010

Ruger's SR-556 Carbine

Ruger introduced its new SR-556 rifle at last year's National Rifle Association show in Phoenix. The announcement ended years of speculation that Ruger was indeed working on an AR-style rifle, and the SR-556 quickly became the buzz of the show. While the newest Ruger long gun possesses many typical AR features, it also has a Ruger-designed piston drive system. The patent-pending, chrome plated two-stage piston system provides a cleaner, cooler running, and more reliable operation than any standard AR gas impingement system can deliver. Read our full review of Ruger's SR-556.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 5, 2010

Pachmayr Adds 3 Gun Models to Tactical Grip Gloves Line

Pachmayr - a Lyman Brand - has added three new models to its line of slip-on Tactical Grip Gloves: Springfield XD, Glock Compact Series, and S&W M&P Models. These "Stretch-to-fit" Grip Gloves are custom molded for each pistol model.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 1, 2010

Taurus SLIM Arrives In New Calibers

Taurus has introduced its SLIM pistol in two new calibers. The 708 SLIM .380 ACP offers 7+1 rounds and the 740 SLIM .40 S&W offers 6+1 rounds.

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Articlesby POLICE StaffMarch 26, 2010

SHOT Show 2010: Best of Show

There was a lot more to see at this year's SHOT Show than backup weapons. Glock announced a major facelift of its duty pistols, Bushmaster launched a new combat rifle, and numerous companies pumped out cool police products. Here's a quick look at some of our favorites.

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Articlesby Mike DettyMarch 25, 2010

Sturm, Ruger & Co. SR-556 Carbine

What sets the SR-556 apart from any other AR on the market is its piston drive upper. Its design is simple and effective and it works as advertised.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 23, 2010

Indian Military to Weaponize World's Hottest Chili

After conducting tests, the military has decided to use the thumb-sized "bhut jolokia," or "ghost chili," to make tear gas-like hand grenades to immobilize suspects, defense officials said Tuesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 23, 2010

Combined Systems Inc. Announces License Agreement for Non-Lethal LEDI Technology

The LEDI is a light-based non-lethal device utilizing high-powered, multi-colored LED clusters and complex optical concentrators producing a high level of optical disruption and disorientation in targeted subjects.

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Articlesby Al AbidinMarch 18, 2010

5 Ways to Survive Edged Weapon Threats

Immediately the suspect lunged to cover the 11 feet between himself and Officer Chambers, who didn't have a chance to draw his gun.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 17, 2010

Tennessee Judges Can't Order LE Agencies To Destroy Guns Under New Law

A new Tennessee law that took effect earlier this month would prevent judges from ordering law enforcement agencies to destroy seized weapons.

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