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Newsby Staff WriterApril 29, 2011

Safariland Adds Protech Type IIIA Breacher Shield

The shield and viewport are rated to defeat five impacts from 9mm 124 gr. FMJ, .44 Magnum 240 gr. LSWC, Tokarev 7.62x25mm 85 gr. FMJ (steel jacket), 5.7x28mm 28 gr. SS195/HP, 5.7x28mm 40 gr. SS197/Blue Tip, Winchester Ranger 9mm 127 gr. +P+ SXT, and .357 SIG 125 gr. TMJ.

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ProductsApril 29, 2011

Gear Keeper Rotating Molle Mount

Compact, quiet, and durable, Hammerhead Industries' new Gear Keeper Rotating MOLLE Mount attaches much like a belt clip and swivels a full 360 degrees, allowing the attached Gear Keeper to rotate during use.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichApril 27, 2011

Blending Into the Background

"Tactical black" is what springs to mind when thinking about SWAT teams, but it's not the only apparel option for police tactical units. With the advent of the A-TACS pattern from Digital Concealment Systems, many more agencies may be making the switch.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichApril 26, 2011

Tactical Pants: 2011

These nine suppliers offer tactical pants that provide comfort and utility for male and female officers.

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Articlesby Nick JacobellisApril 5, 2011

SIG Sauer 556 Patrol Rifle

Don't let the name "Patrol" fool you; the SIG 556 Patrol is well suited for tactical team use as well. The new SIG 556 Patrol Rifle comes in two versions: the standard model and the SWAT model. The SWAT model is equipped with a quad rail for the attachment of accessories.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 1, 2011

River Rock Designs Introduces Tac-Ops T1 LED Flashlight

The light delivers a 235-lumen LED white light when in use. The Tac-Ops T1 can emit a fast-flash strobe for signaling or self defense, as well as a battery-saving low-light mode.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 1, 2011

Pryme Radio Introduces 2011 Products

Pryme Radio Products unveiled its newest technologies at the IWCE Las Vegas earlier this month that include two new additions to its PRYMEBLU line, a wireless push-to-talk (PTT) adapter and several solutions for high-noise environments.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 28, 2011

Tactical Robots Used In Japanese Nuclear Crisis

Models produced by iRobot — two iRobot 510 PackBot robots and two iRobot 710 Warrior robots — arrived in Japan on Friday. The two smaller robots can measure radiation levels close to the reactors and the two larger ones can pull hoses to spray water on the fuel rods.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 17, 2011

BlackHawk Offers Mini Deployment Entry Kit

The Mini Deployment Kit consists of the Mini Deployment Bag with individual tool compartments for reduced noise signature and a secure carry of the Mini BoltMaster, Mini Breacher and the Micro ThunderSledge entry tools.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterMarch 7, 2011

S&W's 327 TRR8 Revolver

Smith & Wesson developed its eight-shot 327 TRR8, after a SWAT officer contacted the company to ask for a beefy revolver for the lead penetrator, who must carry a ballistic shield with one hand. The TRR8 gives operators eight rounds of .357 Mag in a package including a Scandium "N" frame, 5-inch barrel, and blackened cylinder. Rails and moon clips are included. After viewing these photos, read POLICE Magazine's full "Arsenal" review, "Smith & Wesson 327 TRR8" Revolver from the May 2008 issue. Photos by Alex Landeen.

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