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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 3, 2012

FNH USA Ships .45-Caliber FNX-45

FNH USA has started shipping the FNX-45, a double-action/single-action hammer-driven tactical pistol. This handgun is the latest addition to the company's FNX line of autoloading pistols previously offered only in 9mm or .40 S&W.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 25, 2012

Conn. State Police To Issue SIG Sauer P220s

The Connecticut State Police will begin issuing SIG Sauer P220, .45-caliber pistols to new recruits. The state police signed a contract for more than 1,200 pistols that will be delivered before the end of the year.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 29, 2012

LAPD SWAT Members Investigated for Reselling Guns

LAPD SWAT members may have resold department handguns for a profit, according to an independent watchdog's report. One officer has been relieved of duty.

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Inside the Badge by Leonard M. BreureAugust 7, 2012

Glock's 21SF: The Perfect Duty Weapon

My top criteria for a law enforcement duty gun include reliability, stopping power, ergonomics, and ease of maintenance. Glock has packaged all of these and more into what I consider to be the perfect law enforcement duty weapon, the Glock 21SF (Short Frame).

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 17, 2012

Wis. Sheriff Blasts 'Idiot' Supervisor, Demands Apology

Milwaukee County (Wis.) Sheriff David Clarke took umbrage at a county supervisor's critique of his bulk handgun order, issuing a statement Tuesday calling the elected official a "puke politician," "small man," and "an idiot."

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 16, 2012

Official Questions Wis. Sheriff's Bulk Glock Order

The Milwaukee County (Wis.) Sheriff's Office got a great deal on new service weapons, placing an order for 565 guns for $75,000. However, the decision was criticized by county Supervisor John Weishan Jr.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 6, 2012

Three Agencies Select S&W M&P Duty Pistol

Smith & Wesson will begin supplying duty firearms from its Military & Police (M&P) Pistol series to the Miami Beach Police Department, Olympia (Wa.) Police Department, and the Passaic County (N.J.) Sheriff's Office.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 4, 2012

Five Gen 4 Glocks Offered In Flat Dark Earth

Five Gen4 Glock models are now available with Flat Dark Earth frames from firearms distributor Lipsey's. In all, Lipsey's will offer nine models, including Gen 4 models G17, G19, G21, G22, and G23. Gen 3 models offered include the G17, G19, G22, and G23.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 11, 2012

S&W Introduces Classic Model 586 Revolver

Smith & Wesson has re-introduced its Model 586 .357 Magnum revolver, a popular law enforcement sidearm in the 1980s. The revolver first appeared in 1980 and will be reintroduced into S&W's Classic line.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 10, 2012

'Statue of Liberty' Glock Sells for $15,000

The Glock "Statue of Liberty" G22 auctioned during SHOT Show 2012 sold for $15,025 to Alexander Wilson, the company announced. Proceeds from the hand-engraved Glock 22, which served as the official handgun of the show, will benefit programs to further America's hunting and shooting sports heritage.

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