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Using the non-dominant hand is difficult in common situations such as a lefty using a “righty’s” baseball mitt or a person in an arm cast trying to write with the other arm. But with law enforcement the inability to use the non-dominant hand in an active gunfight can have lethal consequences.
Read More →ML Kishigo’s ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 Class 3-compliant 350 series parka line provides foul weather protection. On the outside, water-resistant material and a zipper front closure with storm flap keep you dry. Inside, thermal insulation and an inside waist wind cuff snap protect you from the cold. Each jacket features two zippered outside lower pockets, an upper radio pocket, and three inside pockets.
Read More →Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are measuring precisely the disintegration of “frangible” bullets when they strike a surface to better understand how the ammunition might affect body armor.
Read More →Pelican’s new 1640 Protector Case provides nearly 8,000 cubic inches of storage space (large enough to fit full-sized computer hard drive towers) and offers stainless steel reinforced padlock protectors for defense against cutting and theft, lids equipped with a polymer o-ring for a dust- and waterproof seal, automatic Gore-TEX pressure equalization valve, and heavy-duty wheels and extension handle for easy transport, making the case suitable for sensitive equipment, tools, or tactical gear.
Read More →CamelBak’s Delta-5 Tactical Vest and ST-5 Tactical Pack integrate the company’s FDA-registered HydroGuard technology, which eliminates up to 99.99-percent of common bacteria and fungus on reservoir and tube surfaces to keep water clean and taste free. The vest and pack include an internally routed, high-flowing drinking tube that can be routed over either shoulder, while CamelBak’s Big Bite Valve provides easy water flow and a cover to keep it clean when not in use.
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In a major criminal investigation, getting off your ass and knocking on some doors is essential. In fact, it is a crucial element in the early stages of working an unsolved case. The area canvass-knocking on the doors of all the residences surrounding the crime scene-is one of the first tasks a lead detective should have on his lead sheet.
Read More →Buck Knives has expanded its family of high-performance tactical knives with four new models for 2006. All feature dual deployment and have grip ridges at critical pressure points to ensure a secure grip. Blades on all models are 420HC stainless steel, heat treated to Rc 58 for hardness and finished with Buck’s Edge2x technology so they hold an edge longer and are easier to resharpen.
Read More →Defense Technology Corp. of America, an Armor Holdings company, has agreed to market and distribute Survivair air purifying respirators and accessories.
Read More →Hatch’s new ShearStop cycle gloves feature Liquicell technology in the palms, offering cushioned comfort. Liquicell is a liquid-filled padding technology that combines low-viscosity fluid with strategically placed baffles to significantly absorb shock and ease pressure. These gloves also feature specifically placed grip pads for control and include absorbent terrycloth thumbs for wiping away perspiration, and Lycra backs for an exceptional fit.
Read More →JPS Communications, a Raytheon company, has improved its SNV-12 Signal-and-Noise Voter to further enhance flexibility and value. The SNV-12’s new, software-enabled features include a variable Vote Lock onset delay timer and the ability to reduce the pilot tone detection sensitivity. A voter is a communication device that ensures high-quality radio signal transmission, rebroadcast, and reception across its network.
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