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Newsby Staff WriterMay 6, 2009

SureFire's X400 WeaponLight Takes Company Back to its Roots

SureFire has announced the release of its long-awaited X400 WeaponLight. The X400 is a rugged LED WeaponLight with a fully integrated red laser sight. This is the first new laser product in more than 10 years from the company that manufactured the first fully integrated small-arms aiming laser 30 years ago.

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ProductsMay 1, 2009

NOVA-DR Distraction Round

Lightfield Less Lethal’s new NOVA-DR is a 12-gauge distraction round. Rated at 110DbA, this indirect fire load was designed as a viable alternative to a hand-thrown flash-bang (NFDD). The NOVA-DR produces an intense muzzle flash and concussion that is ideal for making entries or diverting attention away from other team operations.

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Articlesby David GriffithMay 1, 2009

Handguns 2009

The following is a quick look at some of the more interesting handgun models that have come to the attention of POLICE in recent months. Some of these weapons have been featured in our "Arsenal" firearms review features. Others are on our radar for future articles.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichMay 1, 2009

Target Systems

Expand your shooting range's capabilities with target systems that simulate human movements and improve training.

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Articlesby Michael T. RayburnMay 1, 2009

Shooting from a Boat

Unless you're able to have access to the open waters of the ocean, shooting from a boat is virtually impossible. So we have to do the next best thing. We need to duplicate the movement of a boat on a dry land-based range.

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Articlesby Nick JacobellisMay 1, 2009

The Rimfire Alternative

What can we do to save money on training ammo? I believe you can conduct a portion of your firearms training with pistols chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge.

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Articlesby D. Francis RyanMay 1, 2009

Endangered Species

What are you going to do when they come and close down your range? That's a question many firearms trainers are asking themselves all across this country.

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Articlesby Paul ScarlataMay 1, 2009

Smith & Wesson Night Guard Revolvers

While the revolver's popularity among American police forces has taken a nose dive in the past few decades, Smith & Wesson has recently introduced a new line of revolvers that I believe will engender new interest from law enforcement, especially for concealed carry by undercover officers and as an off-duty or backup gun.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 30, 2009

Pittsburgh Police Aim to Add Rifles to Patrol Car Arsenals

The city has long considered providing rifles and shotguns to officers, but the measure took on urgency when a heavily armed man fatally shot three officers responding to a domestic disturbance April 4 in Stanton Heights, city Public Safety Director Michael Huss said.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2009

California Man Charged with Stealing Guns from Police Vehicles

A San Pablo man described as being obsessed with weapons and "tools of warfare" has been arrested in connection with the theft of rifles and shotguns from Contra Costa County sheriff's and California Highway Patrol cruisers, authorities said Tuesday.

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