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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 7, 2011

Wyoming Approves Constitutional Carry

Wyoming has become the fourth state in the nation to adopt a law allowing its residents to carry concealed firearms without a permit. The right, which is often referred to as "constitutional carry," has also been passed in Alaska, Arizona, and Vermont.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyMarch 7, 2011

Off-Duty Carry: What Kind of Cop Are You?

Where and when to carry off-duty is a debate between cops that has gone back and forth for generations. I know what I've done and will continue to do. Let's review the three kinds of cops so you can pick the category that suits you best.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyFebruary 14, 2011

Off-Duty Carry and Preparedness

Nearly every company and cop shop has a messenger shoulder-type gear bag available today in a variety of sizes and carry styles. Some of these bags reek "cop," so get a sports team's logo or some designer logo, and put it on the outside of the bag for public view.

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Inside the Badge by Nick JacobellisFebruary 9, 2011

How To Determine a Basic LE Combat Load

During my law enforcement career, I found it no real burden or inconvenience to carry one or two spare magazines or one or two extra speed loaders. One trick I learned is to invert double-magazine pouches to make them fit in a way that flatters your body and protrudes less.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2011

Kimber Ships Solo Micro-Compact 9mm Pistol

The Solo pistols are 17 ounces and 5.5 inches long with ergonomics borrowed from 1911 pistols and 3-dot sights. The Standard Solo arrives with a stainless steel slide and barrel, machined aluminum frame, ambidextrous thumb safety, removable grips and ambidextrous magazine release button.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2011

Arizona Law Would Allow Guns On Campus

The Arizona Legislature is considering several new gun laws, including a "Firearms Omnibus" bill that would make Arizona the second state in the nation to require universities and communities to allow guns on campus and one of 10 that permit guns inside public government buildings such as the state Capitol.

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Articlesby Ed LovetteJanuary 28, 2011

Prepare Yourself for Off-Duty Incidents

Trouble finding an officer is typical of off-duty incidents. That's the first thing we must understand in order to prepare ourselves for the unexpected off-duty encounter: They can happen at any time anywhere.

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Inside the Badge by Nick JacobellisJanuary 20, 2011

Caliber Selection for Backup and Off-Duty Guns

My personal basic requirement is that any handgun I select as a backup gun must also be a weapon I would be confident carrying off duty and may be possibly compelled to take enforcement action with.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2011

Ruger Adds Lightweight Compact Pistol In 9mm

The firearms manufacturer developed this 9mm version of its Ruger LCP mouse gun that's ideally suited as a backup for off-duty law enforcement officers based on customer requests.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 5, 2011

Kimber Adds Trio of .45 ACP Pistols to TLE Line

Kimber has introduced the Ultra TLE II, Stainless Ultra TLE II and Stainless Pro TLE II pistols chambered in .45 ACP.

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