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Weapons

Combat Shotgun Basics

Let's consider several basic attributes of the tactical shotgun. When loaded with shells carrying multiple projectiles, such as 00 buck, it's a short range (under 30 yards) weapon that delivers minimal penetration. When paired with rifled slugs, it becomes effective out to 100 yards and can offer substantial penetration.

November 14, 2011

Weapons

Illinois State Police Open Firing Ranges To Public

The Illinois State Police will open five of its firing ranges around the state on an "Open Range" day to provide members of the public with firearm instruction and education.

October 31, 2011

Weapons

Albuquerque PD Orders 100 Remington 870 Shotguns

The Albuquerque Police Department has ordered another 100 Remington Model 870 Police Magnum shotguns that feature an 18- inch barrel, parkerized metal finish, black synthetic stock and low-profile sight system.

October 26, 2011

Weapons

LAPD Orders Another 96 Remington 870s

These new shotguns have a special choke barrel only available in special build configurations of Remington's 18-inch, rifle-sighted barrels. Unique numbering for the agency is being provided at their request to track the number of shotguns purchased in any given year.

September 22, 2011

Weapons

Remington Provides 870 Shotguns To West Virginia State Police

Remington Law Enforcement Sales will supply the West Virginia State Police with Remington Model 870 Police shotguns that have been customized to the agency's specifications. Other West Virginia law enforcement agencies can purchase the guns through the contract.

September 13, 2011

Special Units

Shots Fired: Ontario, California 02/03/2002

For Officer Kris Lavoie of the Ontario (Calif.) Police Department, Super Bowl Sunday 2002 would prove to be a busy one. But not in the way that most Americans enjoy. For Lavoie had no idea just how busy. Or just how much he would feel like a real "gladiator" before the day was over.

September 11, 2011

Weapons

Hybred Mag-20 Shotgun Slugs

Lightfield

The newest Lightfield round, the distinctive red hull Lightfield Hybred Mag-20 slug, fills the entire bore with a thin, two-piece plastic sabot gripping the rifling and imparting stabilizing spin on the slug.

July 28, 2011

Weapons

Beretta Introduces Tx4 Storm Semiauto Shotgun

Beretta has introduced the Tx4 Storm semiautomatic shotgun for law enforcement and home defense. The Tx4 is a gas-operated, 12-gauge shotgun Beretta is marketing as a lightweight, compact option.

June 8, 2011

Weapons

Tactical Shotgun Training at the U.S. Shooting Academy

The shotgun's biggest advantage over a carbine/rifle is the variety of ammunition. USSA stresses that you need to know how your shotgun performs with less lethal, buck shot and its various pellet sizes and slugs. Each behaves differently; it's your responsibility to know how.

May 16, 2011

Weapons

LaserLyte Introduces Quad-Rail for Double-Barrel Shotguns

LaserLyte's ADP-ZK is a quad rail for double-barrel shotguns that adds four three-inch Picatinny style rails for a combination of mountable accessory options. The Double Barrel Quad-Rail fits most 12-gauge double barrel shotguns, allowing the mounting of lasers, lights and other Picatinny accessories.

May 10, 2011

Weapons

Elzetta Introduces ZSM Shotgun Flashlight Mount

The ZSM is lightweight and accommodates any cylindrical flashlight from 0.70-1.05 inches in diameter. The mount can easily be paired with an Elzetta ZFL-M60 LED flashlight with the optional flood lens.

April 28, 2011

Weapons

Pennsylvania Troopers Get Remington 870P Shotgun with LED Forend

In addition, courses will be provided by the Remington Armorer's School instructors to train Pennsylvania troopers on how to repair and maintain the Remington Model 870P shotguns used by their officers.

March 16, 2011