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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 13, 2002

Frangible Ammo May Pose Threat to Body Armor

A limited series of tests evaluating the performance of frangible ammunition against body armor suggests the bullets pose a potential safety threat to personal body armor wearers.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichOctober 1, 2002

Finding a Face in the Crowd

A security guard looks at the images on the screen in front of him: a video capture of a clean-shaven man with close-cropped hair next to a mugshot of a convicted American drug dealer with a beard and shaggy long hair. They look different, but the guard confirms they are definitely the same man. In minutes, the positively identified man is apprehended.

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonJuly 1, 2002

Safe at Home

“Bang, bang, Daddy,” the little voice says, with a wide smile on his face. His fingers aren’t long enough to reach the trigger, but your gut wrenches into your throat, as you duck, reach out for the gun, and softly say, “No, son, put it down.”

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Articlesby Dave SpauldingJune 1, 2002

Going Tactical

The biggest problem is recognizing true cover and what isn't. There is a distinct difference between cover and concealment.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 24, 2002

Bank Robberies on Rise as FBI Shifts Focus

Bank robbery is on the rise across the nation, especially the more violent versions of it. Yet the Federal Bureau of Investigation is distracted by a bigger battle: the war on terrorism.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 9, 2002

LAPD Chief Parks' Bid for Second Term Rejected

The Police Commission rejected LAPD Chief Bernard Parks' bid for a second five-year term as his department struggles with understaffing, low morale, and implementing a decade-old reform mandate.

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ProductsMarch 1, 2002

8x32 BR Binoculars

At less than 22 ounces, Minox 8x32 BR binoculars are light and rugged. The binoculars boast eight-power magnification, anti-reflective lenses, a rubber-armored aluminum body, and adjustable eyecups designed to accommodate eyeglass wearers. Fog-proof and waterproof at depths up to nearly 18 feet, Minox 8x32 BR binoculars are covered by a limited lifetime warranty.

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