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Weapons

LMT Introduces Two Modular Rifles

The LM8MWS and LM8MRP arrive with four versatile rail segments, including the 4-rail (1.4 inches), 6-rail (2.1 inches), 8-rail (3 inches), and 10-rail (3.8 inches). The LM8 platform updates LMT's benchmark monolithic rail platform, making it lighter, smaller, slimmer and more maneuverable, according to the company.

April 12, 2012

Women in Law Enforcement

Basic Concealed-Carry Tips for Small-Framed Females

Men seem to have it so easy when it comes to concealed carry weapons. They tend to have bigger frames, longer torsos—more "bulk to hide the bulge." We women, especially of the small-frame variety, don't have it so easy.

January 18, 2012

Weapons

Product Test: Accurate Armory LE Light M4

Accurate Armory's LE Light M4 carbine sets itself apart from others with a 1:7 twist and a reduced overall weight. This quality carbine meets or exceeds Mil-Spec standards for barrel, receiver, chamber, bolt, front sight, and anodizing.

January 4, 2012

Training

Winter Tactics

For readers in the warmer environs, winter could just mean a lower SPF-level sunscreen. For some of us, it means coats, gloves, patrol sweaters, knit caps, and different tactics.

November 30, 2011

Careers

Matching the Bag To the Mission

Most of the younger generation grew up with book bags and backpacks, so you have a handle on this piece of equipment. There are some readers who are like me, searching for the perfect set-up. This is not a one-time purchase. I've gone through my share and now have a few go-to options for different missions.

November 14, 2011

Patrol

Nine1One Offers Custom Jackets for Officers

Nine1One Gear of Salem, Ore., has introduced its new Infinity line of personalized, custom-tailored, U.S.-made jackets for police, firefighters, and other emergency response professionals.

November 10, 2011

Women in Law Enforcement

Conventional Training Fails Today's Officers

Conventional training, like military boot camp, almost always assumes recruits know nothing, have few skills and must be built from the ground up. This way of thinking is unfortunate and relatively ineffective.

August 16, 2011

Weapons

Carrying a 1911 Pistol On Duty

I get a lot of inquiries from LEOs around the country asking how to make their personal pistol ready for duty. Let's go over a few of the issues you'll need to address.

August 10, 2011

Special Units

SWAT ID Custom Boots

Original S.W.A.T.

Tactical teams can customize their footwear with Original S.W.A.T.'s custom boot program called SWAT ID. Teams can upload a logo and add team member names, badge numbers, or even nicknames to personalize each pair.

January 2, 2011

Weapons

Shotguns Still Have Their Role In LE

We must first understand that today's shotguns and rifles have crossbred features that mimic each other, but there are distinct differences that are fundamental to each type. It's paramount that you understand those differences to better fill your own or your agency's needs.

October 27, 2010

Weapons

How To 'Hot Rod' Your Police Shotgun

The phrases "gun smithing" and "shotguns" may not immediately associate themselves in your mind. You may be more likely to take your 1911 pistol or rifle in for some custom work. Yet several specialists have carved out a niche delivering scatterguns that deliver higher performance.

February 10, 2010

Weapons

'Hot Rod' Mossberg Shotguns

The Mossberg 590A1 is an ideal platform for personalizing a pump-action shotgun, says Mike Shain of AIMPRO Tactical. Shain is one of several shops that offer action jobs, Magnaporting, accesorization and cleaning, polishing and refinishing of police scatterguns. Vang Comp and Wilson Combat are two others that offer shotgun modifications. For less than $250, Shain can reduce felt recoil and muzzle jump, giving operators a shot pattern of 4 inches or less from 50 yards. "What can we do to hot rod this gun," Shain asks, not needing an answer. "It's a great gun out of the box, but how can we squeeze every last drop of performance out of this gun."

February 4, 2010