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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2011

Ruger To Display First Firearm at SHOT Show

The original Ruger Standard Pistol that established Ruger will rest next to the 25 millionth Ruger firearm (an SR9c compact pistol) that has been embellished and engraved to commemorate this remarkable achievement.

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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 WriterOctober 12, 2010

Ruger Introduces SR40 Pistol

The pistol features a 4.1-inch barrel, adjustable three-dot sights, and an integral accessory rail. It offers safety features such as a visual and tactile loaded chamber indicator, striker blocker, trigger safety, magazine disconnect, and a frame-mounted ambidextrous manual safety.

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Articlesby Ed LovetteOctober 7, 2010

Sturm, Ruger & Co. KLCR 357 Compact Revolver

I am an avowed fan of the revolver in general and short-barreled revolvers in particular. So I was prepared to like the LCR. And I'm happy to tell you it did not disappoint me.

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Articlesby Ed LovetteOctober 7, 2010

What to Look for in a Backup Gun

Because of the tough economic times most agencies issue only a duty sidearm, and the officer wishing to carry a backup can purchase one from a department-approved list. Let's take a look at some of the characteristics you should look for in a BUG.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2010

Ruger Announces Mini Thirty Tactical Rifle

The Mini Thirty Tactical has a blued 16 1/8-inch barrel with a flash suppressor and black synthetic stock. The rifle weighs approximately 6.75 pounds, has an overall length of ­­­­­ 37.5 inches, and arrives with one 20-round magazine.

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Inside the Badge by Brian OstroJune 8, 2010

Practicing With a .22 Target Pistol

Most officers have incorporated the .22 at some point during their careers or may have become familiar with it during their youth through informal target practice and plinking. For those who want to improve their qualification scores and increase their confidence on the street, an effective next step is a dedicated target pistol designed around the .22 cartridge.

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Inside the Badge by Brian OstroMay 26, 2010

Resurgence of the .380 ACP

The .380 ACP round is much shorter than either the 9mm Luger or the .38 Special, creating the ultimate deep concealment package with six to eight rounds of ammunition. This exceeds the average five-shot, deep-concealment revolver by a few potentially life-saving rounds.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 18, 2010

Sturm, Ruger Introduces the LCR-357

The LCR-357 is the newest addition to the LCR revolvers, chambering the .357 Magnum in a compact, five-shot revolver that weighs 17.1 ounces.

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