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Unlocking the Perfect Gun Lock

Many companies and innovators have tried to create the perfect solution for keeping a gun safe from kids or other unauthorized users while simultaneously allowing the firearm to be ready at a moment’s notice for the gun owner.  Most solutions can be divided into three primary categories: traditional safes, cable or trigger locks, and biometric options. Each of these, however, while offering a way to secure firearms, suffer from either reliability or accessibility issues.

Firearms Cleaner D-Greeze 500-LO

Solvent Kleen Inc.'s D-Greeze 500-LO Firearms Cleaner is designed to penetrate small orifices and hard-to-clean blind holes.

Firearms Carbon Remover

D-Zolve 339 from Solvent Kleene Inc. is designed to dissolve and remove carbon and burnt-on oil deposits produced by high heat combustion in firearms.

Range Kit

The RamRodz Range Kit for handgun shooters includes six RamRodz models designed for cleaning common pistols.

Fill Your Own Stocking

Maybe you need a last minute tax deduction on professional and safety equipment before the end of the year. I know that at this time of year I require some of what I call needful things for myself. Here are some shopping suggestions.

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.

Magna-Matic Defense Introduces Armorer's Hammer

Magna-Matic Defense has introduced the PSDB1 precision steel Dead-Blow Hammer specifically designed for gunsmiths and armorers, according to the company.

Police Product Test: Real Avid The Gun Tool

As the name implies, The Gun Tool is a tool designed for guns. Its parts include a pin punch, a small hook blade knife, common Torx and hex head wrenches, a shotgun choke/size gauge wrench, and a 3/8-inch drive for Philips head and flat blade screwdrivers (two each included).

TurboSonic Ultrasonic Cleaners

Lyman has added two new TurboSonic Ultrasonic Cleaners, the larger 6.3-quart model TS-6000 and the smaller 23.6-ounce Model TS-700. All models offer exceptional speed and cleaning performance.

10-8's 1911 Pistol Operator Course

To help 1911 users diagnose, correct, and maintain their fussy firearm, the training arm of 10-8 Performance offers a 1911 diagnostics and operation course. The staff of 10-8 Consulting is made up of fulltime or retired officers who carry or carried 1911s as their duty weapon, including founder Hilton Yam.