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News•by Staff Writer•April 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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News•by Staff Writer•April 15, 2009

Tapco Releases New Composite AR-15 Magazine

Molded of reinforced composite, the magazine has a 30-round capacity and it fits the AR15, M4, and M16. It is compatible with stripper clips and Lula loaders and works with both .223 and 5.56 ammunition. Aggressive horizontal ridges provide increased gripping surface for insertion and extraction of the magazine in wet or muddy conditions.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 15, 2009

FN 303 Less-lethal Launcher Training Offered in Alabama

On Oct. 20, the Baldwin County (Ala.) Sheriff's Office will host an FN 303 Less Lethal Launcher Instructor/Armorer Course in Stapleton. Each participant who successfully completes the class will be certified as an FN 303 Less Lethal Launcher instructor and armorer.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 14, 2009

California Agency May Face Charges Over Lead Found at School

The Los Angeles County district attorney's office is considering whether to file criminal charges against the Redondo Beach Police Department after hundreds of potentially hazardous lead bullet fragments from its firing range were found at a nearby elementary school and in the surrounding neighborhood.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 2, 2009

Man Dies After Being Tasered by Florida Deputy

A Parkland man who was Tasered on Tuesday during a scuffle with Broward sheriff's deputies in front of the Sawgrass Infiniti car dealership in Tamarac has died in the hospital, according to authorities.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 2, 2009

Xacore Introduces NTOA-Approved Audio Accessory for Snipers

Xacore introduces its new National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) tested and recommended wireless push-to-talk (PTT) radio audio accessory. The set-up features a waterproof (IP67) wireless finger/sniper PTT that can be fastened around your finger or the forward post of a rifle.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 2, 2009

Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol Fires 50,000 Rounds in Endurance Test

Smith & Wesson Corp. announced that the full-size M&P9 pistol successfully recorded 50,000 rounds during eight months of endurance testing.

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Products•April 1, 2009

Striking Shield

RedMan’s Striking Shield is tough enough to withstand intense training and live duty scenarios with live duty batons. It can even be used as a duty shield. It’s made with a specially formulated heavy-duty vinyl material and dense impact-dispersing foam layered inside for greater impact protection. The shield back’s double handle design allows you to hold the bag five different ways.

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Products•April 1, 2009

Inside the Waistband Holster

Fobus’ Inside the Waistband holster is the first IWB designed by Fobus. It is contoured to allow a full range of motion while in use and makes the handgun appear almost invisible inside the waistband. The holster is lightweight and allows single-hand reholstering.

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Products•April 1, 2009

S.O.B. Holster

DeSantis concealed carry holsters give you a variety of choices to carry on your ankle, on your belt, or behind your back. The DeSantis S.O.B. (Small of Back) holster secures your handgun in one of the most discreet carry positions. Features include unlined leather construction, 1.75-inch belt slots, and a tension device for a secure fit.

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