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Weapons

AR Pistols and Short Barreled Rifles

It'll take you at least 30 seconds to bring the rifle into battery (in your hands, shooting stance, round in the chamber, sights on the perp). A simple solution is to equip the front compartment with a compact short-barreled rifle or AR-style pistol.

December 14, 2010

Weapons

Bushmaster Supports Spirit of Blue Holiday Wreath Campaign

Proceeds from the Spirit of Blue wreath sales will be donated to participating, non-profit law enforcement organizations.

October 27, 2010

Weapons

Bushmaster Recalls ACR

The ACR is being recalled because it could potentially fire more than one round with a single trigger pull, which is obviously dangerous. It was not designed to do that.

October 14, 2010

Weapons

LE Version of Bushmaster ACR Now Available

The ACR platform uses an adjustable gas-piston operating system that supports suppressed or unsuppressed firing and the ability to quickly change calibers from 5.56mm/.223 Rem to 6.8mm Rem SPC.

September 9, 2010

Weapons

Bushmaster Introduces .308 Carbine With Optic Mounts

Two half-inch riser blocks are mounted to the receiver-length Picatinny rail and provide enough clearance above the upper receiver, so the natural cheek weld aligns the shooter's eye directly behind his or her chosen optic.

August 10, 2010

Weapons

Kicking Things Up a Notch

I believe there is a need for law enforcement officers, especially for tactical personnel, to kick things up a notch and use heavier caliber carbines as patrol rifles and entry guns.

May 30, 2010

Weapons

Bushmaster Adaptive Combat Rifle (ACR)

Take a closer look at the Bushmaster ACR "modular" rifle, which will be offered in law enforcement versions known as the Patrol and Special Purpose. Our photo gallery gives you a closer look at an innovative patrol or tactical rifle offering an alternative to other AR-type patrol rifles. A Remington version will be offered to federal law enforcement. Read our news item about the availability of the Bushmaster ACR.

April 14, 2010

Weapons

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.

April 13, 2010

Weapons

SHOT Show 2010: Best of Show

There was a lot more to see at this year's SHOT Show than backup weapons. Glock announced a major facelift of its duty pistols, Bushmaster launched a new combat rifle, and numerous companies pumped out cool police products. Here's a quick look at some of our favorites.

March 25, 2010

Weapons

SHOT Show 2010: Bushmaster To Release Adaptive Combat Rifle

The rifle once known as the Magpul Masada and developed in a partnership between Bushmaster, Remington, and Magpul should be ready by May.

January 20, 2010

Weapons

SHOT Show 2010: Remington ACR

A YouTube user posted a leaked promo for the new Remington ACR (Adaptive Combat Rifle) that was exclusively built for the military and LE. The weapon, formerly known as the Magpul Masada, was designed by Magpul Industries and licensed to Remington for military and LE sale. It will be sold in the civilian market as the Bushmaster ACR. The rifle will debut at SHOT Show 2010.

January 4, 2010

Weapons

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.

July 10, 2009