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Newsby Staff WriterApril 29, 2010

ArmaLite Introduces SPR Mod 1 AR-Style Rifle

The forged, one-piece upper receiver and rail system includes detachable side and bottom rails designed to meet an operator's changing needs for sights, lights, lasers, grips or swivels.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 14, 2010

Bushmaster ACR Arrives for Civilians, Then LE

Basic and enhanced versions of Bushmaster's "modular" Adaptive Combat Rifle (ACR) are now available at firearms dealers for public sale with law enforcement versions scheduled to follow by May 1, according to the manufacturer.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 7, 2010

Trial Date Set For Pittsburgh Cop Killer

The man accused of killing three Pittsburgh officers a year ago will be tried on a multitude of charges beginning Oct. 12 over the objections of the attorney assigned to defend him, an Allegheny County judge has ruled.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 4, 2010

SIG Sauer Will Bring SIG716 Tactical Rifles

SIG Sauer's four AR-10 type SIG716 tactical rifle line will arrive in three barrel lengths and arrives with a fully automatic mode for law officers.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2010

Rock River Arms PPS Carbine

The Rock River Arms PPS carbine employs the company's patent-pending Performance Piston System (PPS) to reduce recoil, as well as residue in the upper receiver. It features a purpose-designed bolt carrier, an adjustable gas piston, and an over-the-barrel spring and guide rod arrangement. The result is a departure from the traditional recoil system associated with AR-style firearms. Rock River Arms is expected to offer its PPS carbine to law enforcement later in 2010; the rifle carries a suggested retail price of $1,685.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2010

Steyr Arms Revives Steyr AUG Rifle

The new Steyr AUG/A3 SA USA bullpup rifle is now available in 5.56x45mm (.223 Rem.).

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 19, 2009

FNH USA Will Release SCAR 17S For Civilian Purchase

FNH USA will release its SCAR 17S for civilian purchase in 2010, and announced several other updates to a rifle platform that became available to law enforcement agencies earlier this year.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJuly 10, 2009

Patrol and SWAT Rifles

Ever since the 1997 North Hollywood bank robbery and shootout, the popularity of rifles in patrol operations has exploded. Rifle manufacturers have capitalized on this demand, and they are now making a variety of rifles specifically designed for patrol and SWAT operations. Here's a quick look at some of the long guns now available for service in law enforcement.

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Articlesby David GriffithJune 1, 2009

Long Guns 2009

Rifle manufacturers are now making a variety of rifles specifically designed for patrol and SWAT operations. Here's a quick look at some of the long guns now available for service in law enforcement.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 30, 2009

Pittsburgh Police Aim to Add Rifles to Patrol Car Arsenals

The city has long considered providing rifles and shotguns to officers, but the measure took on urgency when a heavily armed man fatally shot three officers responding to a domestic disturbance April 4 in Stanton Heights, city Public Safety Director Michael Huss said.

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