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Articles•by Paul Scarlata•September 1, 2007

Para-Ordnance Carry 9 LDA

The Canadian firm of Para-Ordnance has been a trailblazer when it comes to improving the classic 1911 pistol. One of the company's most radical concepts is the Light Double Action (LDA) trigger mechanism, which can be found on its new Carry 9 LDA.

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Articles•by Steve Ashley•September 1, 2007

Retention Holster Showdown

These days, weapon retention is a serious subject. And with good reason. About 20 percent of all officers feloniously killed with handguns are slain with their own weapons. This disturbing statistic is trending up despite the increasing availability of holsters designed to aid officers in weapon retention.

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Articles•by David Griffith•September 1, 2007

Propaganda and Protests

You received an invitation last month. I was supposed to forward it on to you. But I took the liberty of deciding that it wasn't the kind of party that you would have enjoyed attending.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 24, 2007

Four S.C. Men Charged in School Bombing Plot

York County (S.C.) Sheriff’s deputies arrested four men yesterday and charged them with plotting to bomb a school in nearby Charlotte. The bombing was reportedly intended to distract Charlotte police so that the men could rob a credit union.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2007

NYPD Study Details Threat of Homegrown Terrorism

The New York Police Department released a study this morning citing the potential threat of terrorist acts by disaffected immigrants, especially unassimilated Muslims.The New York Police Department released a study this morning citing the potential threat of terrorist acts by disaffected immigrants, especially unassimilated Muslims.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 8, 2007

DOJ Revokes Dragon Skin Body Armor's NIJ Certification Over Warranty Claims

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced last week that it has determined that the Pinnacle Armor, Inc. bulletproof vest model SOV 2000.1/MIL3AF01, known as Dragon Skin, is not in compliance with the requirements of OJP's National Institute of Justice (NIJ) voluntary compliance testing program for bullet-resistant body armor.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 7, 2007

Chinese Traffic Cops Unlikely to Live to Retirement

While their American counterparts have to worry about the possibility of traffic accidents and violent action by criminals that may cut their careers and even their lives short, Chinese traffic cops are almost guaranteed to suffer from lung disease and other debilitating conditions before they retire. The result is that the average life expectancy of a Chinese traffic officer is 43.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 6, 2007

Text Alerting System Leads Man to Surrender to Police

A Virginia man turned himself over to authorities for his involvement in a hit-and-run larceny at a convenience store in Loudoun County. The suspect apparently turned himself in after a citizen received an e-mail alert from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office regarding the incident.

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Products•August 1, 2007

A2 Spring Actuated Iron Sight

The New GG&G A2 Spring Actuated Back Up Iron Sight (BUIS) deploys with just the push of a button, even with your off hand. Its mechanism captivates the actuator spring and mechanical components, preventing adverse environmental contact. The locking mechanism functions for both the raised and lowered position, preventing accidental raising or lowering of the sight.

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Products•August 1, 2007

CAMS Bag

Co-designed by 5.11 Tactical Series and Viking Tactics, the huge CAMS 40-inch Outbound bag was developed for busy outbound operators. It’s roomy enough for large loads, yet tough enough to tolerate transport when fully packed. Surrounded by exterior pockets, the main compartment features a light grey interior for enhanced visibility, MOLLE-ALICE-compatible interior panels, and adjustable, loop-sided dividers.

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