Tag: Tactical Gear: Page 22

Weapons

ATI Introduces B&D 37mm Less-Lethal Launchers

B&D launchers can handle 37mm ammunition such as flares, smoke and pyrotechnic rounds for civilian use and batons, CS gas, rubber pellets and other less-lethal options.

July 19, 2011

Special Units

Hammerspike Window Breaching Tool

Hammerspike is a breaching tool from Shieldspike that's designed to breach the glass of vehicles and structures.

July 17, 2011

Special Units

Shieldspike Window Breaker Demo

In this video, an operator demonstrates how to retain control of the shield while accelerating the breaking tip through the window. The video was submitted by Shieldspike.

July 6, 2011

Weapons

Beretta Introduces Tx4 Storm Semiauto Shotgun

Beretta has introduced the Tx4 Storm semiautomatic shotgun for law enforcement and home defense. The Tx4 is a gas-operated, 12-gauge shotgun Beretta is marketing as a lightweight, compact option.

June 8, 2011

Vehicles

Video: Need To Open Up a Building Wall?

The BatCat — formerly known as the Bomb Assault Tactical Control Assessment Tool — is a massive automated robot that can be operated remotely and is part-truck and part-tractor. A telescoping arm can bring a claw, forklift or bucket up to 50 feet.

May 26, 2011

Special Units

Simple Tactical Solutions' Wire Web

Wire Web from Simple Tactical Solutions was designed by a tactical operator at a large metropolitan law enforcement agency. Wire Web is upgraded law enforcement/military grade silly string used as a tripwire detection aid, according to the company.

May 5, 2011

Special Units

Safariland Adds Protech Type IIIA Breacher Shield

The shield and viewport are rated to defeat five impacts from 9mm 124 gr. FMJ, .44 Magnum 240 gr. LSWC, Tokarev 7.62x25mm 85 gr. FMJ (steel jacket), 5.7x28mm 28 gr. SS195/HP, 5.7x28mm 40 gr. SS197/Blue Tip, Winchester Ranger 9mm 127 gr. +P+ SXT, and .357 SIG 125 gr. TMJ.

April 28, 2011

Special Units

Gear Keeper Rotating Molle Mount

Hammerhead Industries

Compact, quiet, and durable, Hammerhead Industries' new Gear Keeper Rotating MOLLE Mount attaches much like a belt clip and swivels a full 360 degrees, allowing the attached Gear Keeper to rotate during use.

April 28, 2011

Special Units

Blending Into the Background

"Tactical black" is what springs to mind when thinking about SWAT teams, but it's not the only apparel option for police tactical units. With the advent of the A-TACS pattern from Digital Concealment Systems, many more agencies may be making the switch.

April 26, 2011

Special Units

Tactical Pants: 2011

These nine suppliers offer tactical pants that provide comfort and utility for male and female officers.

April 25, 2011

Weapons

SIG Sauer 556 Patrol Rifle

Don't let the name "Patrol" fool you; the SIG 556 Patrol is well suited for tactical team use as well. The new SIG 556 Patrol Rifle comes in two versions: the standard model and the SWAT model. The SWAT model is equipped with a quad rail for the attachment of accessories.

April 4, 2011

Special Units

River Rock Designs Introduces Tac-Ops T1 LED Flashlight

The light delivers a 235-lumen LED white light when in use. The Tac-Ops T1 can emit a fast-flash strobe for signaling or self defense, as well as a battery-saving low-light mode.

March 31, 2011