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Product Test: FNH USA FNX 9

With the FNX 9, FNH USA has produced a well made and modern semi-auto pistol. However, its drawbacks as a duty pistol include limited backstrap options, lack of night sights, and a short trigger reset.

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Articlesby Jennifer WashingtonApril 28, 2011

Chemical Agents

View our roundup of nine chemical agents and customizable launchers created for either indoor or outdoor use with inert training rounds or impact projectiles. Chemical agents include liquid or powder barricade penetrators, OC-Vapor grenades, aerosol projectors and pepper projectiles.

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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 15, 2011

Less-Lethal Launchers: Reaching Out and Punching Someone

Today, police have a wide variety of tools and munitions for exerting less-lethal force on individuals at greater and greater distances. Extended range less-lethal impact weapons have been refined to the point that they are both accurate and extremely effective when deployed correctly.

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Articlesby Dave BahdeJanuary 25, 2011

FNH USA SCAR 17S Patrol Rifle

Which brings me back to the caliber debate and leads us into this discussion of the FNH USA SCAR 17S, a .308 caliber patrol rifle. There are agencies and jurisdictions where the extra range and penetration of the .308 rifle is a necessity.

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Articlesby David GriffithJanuary 13, 2011

Handguns: 2011

All sworn law enforcement officers carry at least one handgun. Smart ones carry more than one, if they're allowed to. That's why so much of the handgun market is focused on providing cops with handguns.

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Articlesby David GriffithJanuary 13, 2011

Long Guns: 2011

Just 10 years ago when law enforcement agencies went out to purchase long guns, they rarely looked at anything other than shotguns. Today, the AR and other military-style rifles dominate the market.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 28, 2010

FN SCAR 17S Rifle Now Available At Dealers

With this release, the commercial SCAR 17S includes a durable, lockable, waterproof Hardigg Storm hard side case for storage and transportation and a certificate of authenticity.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 24, 2010

Insight Tech-Gear Illuminator Included With FN Five-SeveN Purchase

The firearm-mounted Insight Tech-Gear M3 tactical illuminator is rugged and reliable and retails for about $120, according to the company.

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Articlesby Nick JacobellisMay 31, 2010

Kicking Things Up a Notch

I believe there is a need for law enforcement officers, especially for tactical personnel, to kick things up a notch and use heavier caliber carbines as patrol rifles and entry guns.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 7, 2010

FN SCAR Reaches Milestone C Phase of Approval by U.S. Military

This decision authorizes the production and deployment of the FN Special Operations Forces (SOF) Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) MK 16 and MK 17, as well as the Enhanced Grenade Launcher Module (EGLM) MK 13.

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