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Police Magazine
May 2009
In This Issue
Patrol
Shots Fired: Edina, Minnesota 08•15•2002
Elasky rose and aimed his Gun at the robber using a Weaver stance, his feet centered and his body positioned for as much cover as the counter could afford. Then he opened fire.
May 21, 2009
Patrol
The Marathon
An elderly woman passed us rather crisply and we were aghast to read the back of her shirt: "I'm 65 and a grandmother, but I'm ahead of YOU!"
April 30, 2009
Patrol
Saving Money Through Training
Officers who fall behind on core training and who stop getting regular updates on recent case law become a civil liability to themselves and their employers.
April 30, 2009
Patrol
Police Product Test: Rocky S2V Boots
The S2Vs did not disappoint me. They were comfortable on the mixed hard surfaces I wore them on. And since we were in the freeze thaw of February, I was able to see how slip resistant the soles were.
April 30, 2009
Weapons
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.
April 30, 2009
Special Units
What Can be Learned from the Oakland Tragedy
Four officers murdered. A fifth wounded. One suspect dead. A police department in shock. Not since the 1970 Newhall shooting has an officer-involved shooting reverberated so strongly throughout the law enforcement community.
April 30, 2009
Weapons
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.
April 30, 2009
Weapons
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.
April 30, 2009
Weapons
Target Systems
Expand your shooting range's capabilities with target systems that simulate human movements and improve training.
April 30, 2009
Weapons
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.
April 30, 2009
Patrol
Duty Flashlights
So what makes a good duty light? It all depends on what you want to use it for. Obviously, you want it to illuminate an area or areas, but there are other considerations.
April 30, 2009
Weapons
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.
April 30, 2009
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