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News•by Staff Writer•January 6, 2006

Murder Suspect Gives Himself Up On Television

In Macon County, N.C., deputies and U.S. Marshals took Christopher David Lunz into custody Tuesday afternoon, with an Asheville television-news crew pointing a camera at the action. The 38-year-old Lunz was wanted in Pinellas County, Fla., as a suspect in the death of his father, 59-year-old David James Lunz of Palm Harbor Fla.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 6, 2006

Smith & Wesson Fills First LE Order for M&P Pistols

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., announced it has filled an order from the Patrick County (Va.) Sheriff's Department for the company's new Military & Police (M&P) series of polymer pistols.

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Products•January 1, 2006

TigerLight Component Upgrade Package

The Ultimate TigerLight upgrade package contains three of the company’s latest component upgrades for the TigerLight Non-Lethal Defense System. The combination package contains the original TigerLight, the new Super Premium Rechargeable Battery Pack, the new Generation 4 lamp module with tighter focus, and the International Smart/Fast Charger. The combo pack is also available in Desert Camouflage for an additional cost.

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Products•January 1, 2006

Falcon Industries Low-Profile Rail Covers

Falcon Industries’ patented rail covers clip directly onto Picatinney rail configurations, forming a low-profile grip and protecting unmounted rail areas from damage as well as protecting the weapon user from injury. The rail covers are available in eight configurations and come in short and long sizes. The short size covers five slots and the long size covers 18 slots and can be easily cut to a custom length.

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Products•January 1, 2006

California Knives Roll-Lock Assisted Opener

The Roll-Lock knife from California Knives is made with a 440c 3.5-inch blade and durable Zytel scales and spine. The automatic mechanism in the knife is a positive roll wheel located in the handle that locks the blade in the open or closed position. The roll wheel is powered by a heavy-duty eight-coil spring. The Roll-Lock knife is in limited production, with only 500 being made.

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Products•January 1, 2006

Spacesaver Portable Weapons Rack

The new portable weapons rack from Spacesaver has a variety of features to help officers transport the rack without removing the weapons. A cart with industrial grade casters provides smooth movement around a facility; ergonomic handles with an integrated 90-degree stop allow for easy grip; and barrel supports, available in two sizes to support numerous weapons, keep weapons in place during transport.

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Articles•by Mike Detty•January 1, 2006

Lewis Machine & Tool Monolithic Rail Platform

Lewis Machine & Tool Co. has just introduced what may be the next evolutionary step in the ongoing development of the AR-15/M-16 family of rifles. Called the Monolithic Rail Platform (MRP), the rifle was designed to cure some ills common to this weapon system and provide some needed options. Featuring an innovative one-piece receiver/handguard system and quick barrel-change capability, the MRP is destined to find favor with SWAT officers.

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Articles•by POLICE Staff•January 1, 2006

Marking Rounds

Sold under the brand names AirMunition (sold by Advanced Interactive Systems) and Simunition FX, marking rounds are reduced power cartridges tipped with soft, colored plastic projectiles that splat against the target and leave a bright mark.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 29, 2005

Award Nominations Open for Officers Who Help Rescue Children

Each year the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) recognizes the extraordinary efforts of law enforcement officers who have successfully resolved cases involving missing or sexually exploited children.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 22, 2005

New Federal Legislation Provides Funds to Implement Enhance 911 Act

A House-Senate Conference Committee has approved the Digital Television and Public Safety Act as part of the Budget Reconciliation conference report, which provides for $43.5 million to implement the Enhance 911 Act that was signed into law last year.

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