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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2013

Obama Administration Considering Funding for School Police

The Obama administration is considering funding many more police officers in public schools to secure campuses, a leading Democratic senator said, part of a broad gun violence agenda that is likely to include a ban on high-capacity ammunition clips and universal background checks.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2013

Taft School Staff Convinced Suspect to Put Down Weapon

One student was shot in the upper right chest on Thursday at Taft Union High School. A teacher and school administrator were able to talk to the suspect and convince him to give up his weapon, reports Reuters.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 10, 2013

Court: Vt. Cruiser Crusher Mentally Incompetent

The Vermont man who used his father's tractor to crush seven police vehicles has been found mentally incompetent and will receive treatment rather than face criminal charges.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 10, 2013

FNH USA Introduces 9mm/.40 S&W Conversion Kit

The kit, which is available in either 9mm or .40 S&W, includes a slide, barrel, spring, and magazine. Users can convers an FNS 9 to a .40 S&W or an FNS 40 to a 9mm.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 10, 2013

Wis. Agency Chooses Pryme Speaker Mic

The city of Green Bay, Wis., has adopted Pryme's speaker microphone for municipal service departments, including police and parking enforcement.

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Articlesby A.J. GeorgeJanuary 10, 2013

Choosing Optics for Patrol Rifles

With the increased use of rifles by patrol officers, there comes the need for modern modifications to make them more effective and to better fit the task at hand. One of the most obvious and likely the most effective is the use of modern optical sighting systems.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJanuary 9, 2013

SIG Sauer's 716 Patrol Carbine

SIG Sauer's 716 Patrol carbine is one of four SIG716 models and should be given serious consideration by tactical operators and patrol personnel working in more rural settings who may need to engage longer-range targets. Read Nick Jacobellis' full "Arsenal" review of the carbine. This gallery includes exclusive photos that didn't appear in print. Photos by Alex Landeen.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 9, 2013

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Proposes Assault Weapons Ban

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that New York needs an assault weapons ban, not just the increased penalties for illegal gun possession that Republicans are backing.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 9, 2013

Sheriff Joe's Armed 'Posse' to Patrol Schools

The Maricopa County (Ariz.) Sheriff's Office has launched an initiative where nearly 500 armed volunteers will patrol the areas around 59 schools in unincorporated areas and communities served by the department.

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Articlesby Nick JacobellisJanuary 9, 2013

SIG Sauer 716 Patrol Rifle

The SIG716 makes a great first impression. It's a ruggedly built 7.62mm carbine with a 16-inch barrel and a free-floating quad rail. I felt like a kid on Christmas morning when I was opening the box.

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