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Articlesby Melanie BasichSeptember 18, 2009

Less Lethal Force

As technology has evolved, so too has the arsenal of weapons available to law enforcement. Firearms and batons have their place, but they aren't always the most effective tool for a given situation. Having a less-lethal option means you can possibly end a confrontation without lethal force.

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Articlesby Nick JacobellisSeptember 18, 2009

Glock G22 RTF2 Duty Pistol

Glock recently started selling the G22 Rough Textured Frame Version 2 (RTF2), a pistol that is sure to be just as popular with cops as the standard version Glock pistol.

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Articlesby Scott SmithSeptember 17, 2009

Police Product Test: Ameriglo Pro Sights

I was impressed with the Pro Sights. The front sight was fast and easy to pick up and allowed for accurate delivery of shots at ranges from three to 50 yards. Simply put, these sights are damn fine.

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Articlesby Paul PawelaSeptember 17, 2009

Rethinking Knife Training

The chance that you will ever use a blade as a weapon in the course of your law enforcement duties is slim. It's far more likely that someone will attack you with a blade. Still, you carry knives. So you need to know how to use them. More importantly, the bad guys carry knives so you need to know how to counter them.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2009

NRA's National Police Shooting Championships Set For Sept. 20-24

The National Rifle Association's National Police Shooting Championships (NPSC) run from Sept. 20-24 at the Shooting Range Park in Albuquerque, N.M., the group has announced.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2009

Trijicon Announces New Thermal Imaging Scope that Works with ACOG

Trijicon has announced the availability of a new thermal imaging rifle scope. The Trijicon Advanced Combat Thermal Sight (ACTS) is the world’s first system providing soldiers with high-definition uncooled thermal sighting with up to 4X magnification for long-distance nighttime operations.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2009

Kahr Arms Introduces New and Improved PM9 Pistol

Kahr Arms has introduced a new model of its popular PM9 pistol. The new model, available as the PM9193 and PM9193N, includes a loaded chamber indicator and external safety feature.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 3, 2009

SIG Sauer Gives $200 Cash For Clunker Handguns

To obtain the $200 payment, officers must purchase a new P220R, P226R, P229R, 1911, SIG556R pistol or SIG556R rifle between Sept. 7 and Nov. 30. The company will then provide a payment for an older pistol or revolver.

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Articlesby D. Francis RyanAugust 31, 2009

Red Light-Green Light-White Light

Coming from the old school of cops with revolvers, I was never a big fan of lights attached to a gun. But today's weapon-mounted lights and laser sights dance circles around traditional flashlights when it comes to practical illumination while holding a firearm.

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Articlesby Mike DettyAugust 31, 2009

Rock River Arms Elite Comp

Every once in a while I run across a weapon that just seems perfect for its intended purpose. The new Rock River Arms Elite Comp seems as though it was designed from the ground up as a patrol carbine, with each of its features created to meet the needs of that mission.

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