Tag: Tactical Gear: Page 20

Special Units

Revision Offers Batlskin Headgear To Law Enforcement

The Batlskin System includes the front mount, mandible guard and visor. It provides light-weight protection from blunt force, blast and ballistic threats. The system was designed for use with the U.S. military's Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH).

May 3, 2012

Special Units

5.11 Tactical Introduces Tactical Breaching Tools

5.11 Tactical will release its line of breaching tools in the fall that offer lighter weight tools for patrol officers as well as a heavy kit and hydraulic training door for entry teams, the company announced.

April 26, 2012

Weapons

Ka-Bar Releases Short Becker Knives

Ka-Bar Knives has introduced four Short Becker knives with various points and the Combat Kukri, the company announced.

April 25, 2012

Patrol

Casual Clothing for Concealed Carry

Police gear suppliers are stepping up to the concealed-carry challenge, creating shirts and pants that don't print and provide easy access to your weapon. These same companies are also creating footwear and packs that don't scream "cop," yet meet your needs.

April 15, 2012

Patrol

5.11 Tactical Introduces Five Next-Gen Flashlights

5.11 Tactical has introduced its next generation of ATAC and TPT tactical lights that will be available in May, according to the company.

March 29, 2012

Patrol

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical's Taclite Jean-Cut Pant

Being able to wear a true "gun belt" when out of uniform is important to keep your sidearm from moving and flopping around. When your holster moves and tilts you print through your cover garment, showing you are "armed." You will not have this issue with the Taclite Jean-Cut Pant.

March 26, 2012

Technology

Tactical Cameras Are a Force Multiplier

In recent years technology has come to the aid of tactical police units to help them gain better intel and counter their adversaries' tactical advantages.

March 19, 2012

Special Units

Sheriff's Drone Crashes Into SWAT Vehicle

The Montgomery County (Texas) Sheriff's public unveiling of its new surveillance drone quickly fizzled after the unmanned aircraft crashed into the department's Lenco Bearcat armored vehicle.

March 5, 2012

Technology

ATN Introduces Digital Thermal Image Viewer

The OTS-30 and OTS-60 are built around uncooled thermal imaging technology with Mil-Spec optics and an 800x600 OLED color display.

March 5, 2012

Technology

K-9 Back-Mounted Camera

Tactical Electronics

Tactical Electronics' K-9 mounted camera (K-9MC4) is designed to transmit video to the handler. A built-in mini DVR records audio and video of operations directly to a 16GB SD card for post-operation review and archiving.

February 28, 2012

Editor's Notes

Video: SHOT Show 2012 Highlights

This year's annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas offered plenty of visual curiosities for POLICE Magazine's video crew. Four law enforcement suppliers showed off their new gear, and "Top Shot" Michelle Viscusi told us how she stays on target.

February 26, 2012

Special Units

Police Product Test: Danner DFA Boots

For most of us winter means cold, wet, and/or snowy shifts. Mother Nature has a habit of making days as an officer or first responder miserable. Fortunately, Danner can help tame the weather with its DFA boots.

February 16, 2012