Tag: Cover and Concealment

Patrol
10 Tips for Felony/High Risk Traffic Stops
“It's a nationwide epidemic in law enforcement, cops at the end of pursuits or situations running up to vehicles. It's the worst thing we could be doing. It's getting people killed,” says Mike Willis. “This has got to stop. This mindset has got to stop. Let's stay back behind cover and do it safer.”
December 14, 2022
Mike Willis, of the United States Deputy Sheriff's Association, conducts a training on felony and high-risk traffic stops.
Patrol
Smith & Wesson Launches New Concealed Carry 9mm
A new optic cut pattern allows the user to mount their choice of sight for enhanced accuracy and the 3.675-inch barrel gives a longer sight radius for increased iron sight precision. The equalizer also features a new grip texture and pattern designed to give you more control when firing and more comfort when carrying.
November 8, 2022
The Equalizer features a single-action trigger that allows for a short take-up, clean break, and fast reset to make follow-up shots quicker.
Patrol
5.11 Announces New Load Bearing Products for Fall 2022
“Instilling our consumers with the 5.11 Always be Ready mindset is a key guiding light throughout our product design and development process,” says Matt Page, 5.11’s vice president, global product.
October 21, 2022
The LV10 Sling Pack 2.0, by 5.11 Tactical, is designed to allow easier access to gear and features include a new removable holster retention strap.
Training
The Danger List
Over the years I have seen many variations on "deadly errors" officers make to get themselves hurt but the version that is still my favorite is the first one I learned, and I think it is time to do a quick review.
August 31, 2013
Illustration by Sequoia Blankenship.
Vehicle Ops
Vehicle Counter-ambush Tactics for Patrol
In last month's The Winning Edge article, I discussed how to anticipate and respond to ambushes when arriving on calls in an urban environment. In this related article, I will discuss how to handle ambushes while in your car.
May 22, 2012
Photo: Mark W. Clark
Training
Using Vehicles for Concealment and Cover
Every well-trained cop can explain the difference between cover and concealment. Because you may have to use your vehicle for cover or concealment in the heat of a gunfight, you'll want to familiarize yourself with three shooting positions—kneeling, crouching, and not hugging cover—to effectively respond to a threat. After viewing the photos, read the full article, "Cars, Cover, and Concealment."
October 4, 2011
The truth is there are few areas on a vehicle that offer the least bit of cover. Some areas that do provide some cover are the engine block, rims, ballistic doors (if the vehicle is equipped with them), and not much else. By using kneeling and crouching shooting positions you can make better use of the cover and concealment a vehicle has to offer.
Patrol
Video: Cars, Cover, and Concealment
Every well-trained cop can explain the difference between cover and concealment. One common summary I have heard is "Cover stops the bullets that are being fired at you and concealment hides you from the suspect but does not stop bullets."
September 30, 2011
Photo: Mike Siegfried.
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