Tag: Defensive Tactics: Page 13

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The Head Butt

One only need look back at soccer’s World Cup series of 2006 and the devastating head butt delivered by French player Zinedine Zidane to Italy’s Marco Materazzi to realize how effective this tactic really is. Although you may not possess the timing or the athleticism of a professional soccer player, the head butt is still a devastating tool for anyone—including law enforcement.

April 30, 2007

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Myers Enterprises Stun-Cuff Magnum

Myers Enterprises, Inc.

Myers Enterprises has developed the new Stun-Cuff Magnum 80,000-volt wireless prisoner control device. The Stun-Cuff Magnum is designed to be worn by persons under arrest, prisoners during transports or trials, or persons under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The Stun-Cuff Magnum is a palm-sized device that locks using a standard handcuff key. It can be worn on the wrist or ankle. The Stun-Cuff Magnum is lightweight, rapidly deployable, and maintenance free.

October 31, 2006

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Up Close, Personal, and Violent

Most attacks on law enforcement officers occur at a range of 10 feet. Are you training for them?

August 31, 2006

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How to Evaluate a Training Program

You have many opportunities for training outside of your agency. But how do you tell which classes are suitable for you and whether what you learn in those classes will work on the street?

July 31, 2006

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Guard Droppers

Most departments forget to train officers for one very dangerous time on the job: the “safe” times, after a suspect has been arrested.

June 30, 2006

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Taking the Plunge

Chances are that at some point during your law enforcement career you will work around water. Are you prepared to work around water? Are you trained to stay alive in water, and to fight and prevail in water?

March 31, 2006

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Stay Out of the Way

You can prevent a vehicle attack by taking a sound tactical position.

March 31, 2006

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Skin vs. Steel

Go on the offensive to defend yourself in an edged-weapon attack.

January 31, 2006

Weapons

Def-Tech/Federal Laboratories First Defense 360-Degree Defense Spray

Defense Technology

First Defense 360-degree defense spray from Defense Technology/Federal Laboratories uses new technology to enhance performance. Using compressed air with barrier separation from the liquid formation, this defense aerosol is capable of delivering a stream pattern at practically any angle or orientation.

January 31, 2006

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The Push/Pull Drill

You are trying to take a DUI suspect into custody when he turns suddenly and makes a grab for your gun. The fight is now on. Unfortunately for this bad guy, you have practiced your weapon-retention skills and you regain control of your sidearm.

December 31, 2005

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PepperBall Technologies SA-10NX PepperBall System

PepperBall Technologies

The new SA-10NX from PepperBall Technologies is designed to help achieve suspect compliance, suspect marking, inmate management, personal protection, barricade extraction, animal control, and more. The handheld launcher is powered by carbon dioxide and works with all PepperBall projectiles. Custom designed SA-10NX shoulder or thigh holsters are available, as well as a removable rail for mounting laser sights or other accessories on the launcher.

December 31, 2005

Weapons

TigerLight Component Upgrade Package

TigerLight

The Ultimate TigerLight upgrade package contains three of the company’s latest component upgrades for the TigerLight Non-Lethal Defense System. The combination package contains the original TigerLight, the new Super Premium Rechargeable Battery Pack, the new Generation 4 lamp module with tighter focus, and the International Smart/Fast Charger. The combo pack is also available in Desert Camouflage for an additional cost.

December 31, 2005