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Weapons

Armalite AR-10 20-Inch Tactical Rifle

My new Armalite AR-10 Tactical Rifle is a direct gas impingement, .308 caliber, semi-automatic rifle with a 20-inch barrel and a rifle-length gas system. It has iron sights and is magazine fed, just like the original. That's about where the similarities end.

July 8, 2016

Weapons

Police Product Test: Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 2

The rail mount on the Rail Mount 2 is machined into the body of the light for maximum strength and attaches to any 1913 rail segment in seconds with no tools required.

July 8, 2016

Patrol

Police Product Test: Revision Eyewear HellFly Ballistic Sunglasses

Arguably the most important and often overlooked piece of protective gear we should be hitting the streets with every day is a good pair of eyewear. Even if you don't need prescription glasses to see or sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun's rays a quality pair of clear protective lenses are invaluable.

June 9, 2016

Patrol

Police Product Test: Velocity Systems Boss Rugby Long Sleeve Shirt

Unlike the traditional version, the Boss Rugby's sleeves are sleek and flexible, designed to contour to the wearer and provide great ventilation as well as protection from the elements.

June 9, 2016

Patrol

Police Product Test: Bullet Blocker Gabriel Ballistic Base Layer

Bullet Blocker's claims of heat dissipation and a more secure fit both rang true and I can certainly appreciate the benefits of the Gabriel design in any law enforcement setting.

May 6, 2016

Patrol

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical Apex Tactical Pants

Made with what 5.11 has dubbed its Flex-Tac stretch canvas material, the Apex pants are solidly built yet have enough stretch to make them very comfortable.

May 4, 2016

Training

Police Product Test: First Tactical Tactix BDU Pants and Shirt and 8" Boot

Aside from the obvious quality and design, the thing that stood out most to me about the Tactix BDUs was their fit. The boots were surprisingly light and comfortable.

April 8, 2016

Weapons

Police Product Test: Streamlight TLR-1 HPL

The TLR-1 HPL is designed specifically for long gun use and does a fantastic job of lighting up targets at what I would consider a reasonable engagement distance and beyond.

March 8, 2016

Patrol

Police Product Test: Vertx 37.5 Combat Shirt

The new combat shirt features Vertx and Fechheimer's proprietary dual fabric blend they call "37.5 Active Particle Technology."

March 7, 2016

Weapons

Police Product Test: PlastiCase Nanuk 990 Rifle Case

Considering the sizable investment we make in our duty weapons it only makes sense that we protect them with something better than a $20 nylon bag. This case is a nice option that will more than do the job.

February 29, 2016

Patrol

Police Product Test: Streamlight ProTac HL USB Flashlight

The star feature of this light is the charging method. Instead of some proprietary charging cord or cradle, the ProTac HL USB gets its juice from a standard micro-USB cord.

January 28, 2016

Weapons

Police Product Test: TruGlo TFX Tritium/Fiber Optic Sights for Glock 43

Made of machined steel and finished with a smooth anodizing that TruGlo calls a "Fortress Finish," the new TFX sights feature a longer sight radius and a more compact design with rounded edges.

January 28, 2016