Tag: Ammunition: Page 12

Weapons

Stopping Power: Myths, Legends, and Realities

As a trauma surgeon and a tactical medical specialist, I am often asked by law enforcement officers what caliber and type of handgun ammunition offers the most stopping power. I can't answer that question. Let me explain why.

January 15, 2013

Weapons

Police Departments Face Ammo Shortages

A spike in ammunition purchases by civilians has left several police departments around the country scrambling to outfit their officers with ammunition.

January 10, 2013

Weapons

SIG Sauer 716 Patrol Rifle

The SIG716 makes a great first impression. It's a ruggedly built 7.62mm carbine with a 16-inch barrel and a free-floating quad rail. I felt like a kid on Christmas morning when I was opening the box.

January 8, 2013

Weapons

Buckshot Cartridges

Rio Ammunition

The Rio Royal Buckshot cartridges provide a high velocity over long distances and are loaded with true round-ball lead pellets for excellent stopping power and accurate flight consistency. SHOT Show Booth #16138A

January 7, 2013

Weapons

Swiss P Ammunition

RUAG Ammotec AG

RUAG Swiss P—from trigger to terminal impact—is the snipers' choice for outstanding accuracy. SHOT Show Booth #20118

January 7, 2013

Weapons

Springfield Armory XD Sub-Compact 3" Pistol

The XD Sub-Compact pistols scored well in my CQB drills. I had no problem using the 9mm XD Sub-Compact to consistently engage a steel plate the same size as the scoring area of a TQ19 Police Qualification Target at various distances, including at longer ranges.

December 16, 2012

Weapons

Barnes Introduces TAC-XPD Defense Ammunition

Barnes will introduce the TAC-XPD line of ammunition in 2013 that the company is branding as ideal for law enforcement, as well as "carry or home defense."

November 15, 2012

Weapons

Hornady Adds .45 Auto To Critical Duty Line

Hornady Manufacturing has introduced a .45-caliber auto +P round for law enforcement in its Critical Duty line that's designed to stop threats without overpenetration, the company announced.

November 7, 2012

Weapons

DPX

Cor-Bon

Cor-Bon's DPX utilizes a solid copper projectile with a large deep hollow point. DPX has proven to be superior when put though rigorous barrier performance testing such as drywall, plywood, auto steel and glass. Penetration is in the 12-to-18-inch range.

August 15, 2012

Weapons

Bloomberg Softens Police Strike Comments

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday began to distance himself from comments he made on a talk show that police officers should strike until the passage of tougher gun-control laws.

July 25, 2012

Weapons

Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Subcompact Pistol

Smith & Wesson's M&P9 Shield is a subcompact pistol suitable for "deep cover" carry by undercover and off-duty police officers. The Shield is available in either 9mm or .40 S&W.

July 23, 2012

Weapons

Federal Premium's Tactical Buckshot

ATK

Federal Premium's Tactical Buckshot transforms the basic police shotgun into a precision shooting tool. Its FLITECONTROL wad system delivers the tightest patterns available—without barrel alterations or aftermarket chokes.

May 17, 2012