Tag: Tactical Gear: Page 23

Technology

Pryme Radio Introduces 2011 Products

Pryme Radio Products unveiled its newest technologies at the IWCE Las Vegas earlier this month that include two new additions to its PRYMEBLU line, a wireless push-to-talk (PTT) adapter and several solutions for high-noise environments.

March 31, 2011

Special Units

Tactical Robots Used In Japanese Nuclear Crisis

Models produced by iRobot — two iRobot 510 PackBot robots and two iRobot 710 Warrior robots — arrived in Japan on Friday. The two smaller robots can measure radiation levels close to the reactors and the two larger ones can pull hoses to spray water on the fuel rods.

March 27, 2011

Special Units

BlackHawk Offers Mini Deployment Entry Kit

The Mini Deployment Kit consists of the Mini Deployment Bag with individual tool compartments for reduced noise signature and a secure carry of the Mini BoltMaster, Mini Breacher and the Micro ThunderSledge entry tools.

March 16, 2011

Weapons

S&W's 327 TRR8 Revolver

Smith & Wesson developed its eight-shot 327 TRR8, after a SWAT officer contacted the company to ask for a beefy revolver for the lead penetrator, who must carry a ballistic shield with one hand. The TRR8 gives operators eight rounds of .357 Mag in a package including a Scandium "N" frame, 5-inch barrel, and blackened cylinder. Rails and moon clips are included. After viewing these photos, read POLICE Magazine's full "Arsenal" review, "Smith & Wesson 327 TRR8" Revolver from the May 2008 issue. Photos by Alex Landeen.

March 7, 2011

Weapons

Kel-Tec Incorporates SHOT Feedback Into KSG

Kel-Tec is incorporating feedback from users into its KSG, 14-round shotgun, including adjusting the trigger reset, adding a pump-lock switch, including a rail-mounted hand stop and including indicator holes in the mag tube.

March 2, 2011

Special Units

The Claw Entry Tool

Jersey Tactical Corp.

The JTC Claw is a hybrid, forcible entry tool weighing only 10 pounds with a handle made of 100% non-conductive materials. Rather that a simple breaching tool, the claw combines the operations of a Halogen, sledge hammer, pry bar, window rake, lock pick, E-Tool, door ram, and axe into one tool. The Claw is offered in tactical black and safety yellow.

February 24, 2011

Special Units

Window Breaker

Shieldspike

With the new Shieldspike tool, law enforcement officers can break the windows of a car or building with the bottom of a shield fitted with the device.

January 27, 2011

Weapons

FNH USA SCAR 17S Patrol Rifle

Which brings me back to the caliber debate and leads us into this discussion of the FNH USA SCAR 17S, a .308 caliber patrol rifle. There are agencies and jurisdictions where the extra range and penetration of the .308 rifle is a necessity.

January 24, 2011

Weapons

SHOT Show 2011: SureFire Brings MINI and MICRO Suppressors

SureFire brought several new tactical products for law enforcement officers, including the Mini and Micro suppressors that work with SureFire flash hider and muzzle brake suppressor adapters.

January 18, 2011

Weapons

SHOT Show 2011: Colt Debuts Modular LE901 Carbine

The rifle can be deployed in 7.62mm/.308 with either a 13- or 16-inch barrel. For closer quarters engagements at 5.56mm/.223, officers can swap out the upper receiver and, with an internal adapter that bolts to the upper, deploy the rifle with a 10.3-, 14.5- or 16-inch barrel.

January 17, 2011

Special Units

Shieldspike Window Breaker

With the Shieldspike window breaker, law enforcement personnel can quickly and reliably penetrate window glass for immediate observation and access to the interior of vehicles. It allows the integration of increased ballistic protection while conducting high risk missions such as vehicle hostage rescues, barricaded subjects and street jumps.

January 13, 2011

Weapons

SIG Sauer To Offer 556 Carbine In 7.62x39

The 7.62x39 was not developed for sniper work. Longer cartridges such as the Soviet 7.62x54 were developed for precision work and mimic our 30.06 and .308. The 7.62x39 is a relatively short cartridge case, but packs an effective punch.

November 23, 2010