SHOT Show 2013 plenty of new duty gear with a backdrop of the gun-violence debate in Washington, D.C. The show drew more than 62,000 attendees to Las Vegas, and POLICE editors focused on gear rather than politics. View our gallery and read additional coverage in "Best of Show" and Video: SHOT Show 2013 Highlights . Photos by Mark W. Clark and Paul Clinton.
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U.S. Armor introduced the Enforcer 5000 vest, which offers a flexible, lightweight vest custom fitted for male or female officers.
Propper's Covert Hoodie was developed to fit the demand for casual off-duty and undercover carry wear that doesn't scream "cop."
XGO's FR Mesh line includes a men's long sleeve crew (Model 1FM11A), men's T-shirt (Model 1FM16M), and men's boxer brief (Model 1FM13X). The base layer garments are lightweight and offer moisture-wicking properties in addition to fire retardant protection.
Daw Tech introduced its Special Operations Bunker.
Using a short-stroke gas piston system, the SIG MPX subgun can accept 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG rounds via proprietary 10-, 20-, or 30-round magazines.
Daniel Defense introduced an AR chambered in 300 AAC Blackout with an integral suppressor designed for officers in close-quarter battle encounters.
Glock's G30S pistol offers a slim .45 ACP for tactical officers.
EoTech's integral forend light (IFL 250) for pump guns fits Remington 870s and the Mossberg 500 and 590 series.
Streamlight showed a complete line of high-lumen patrol lights, including two new Stinger HL rechargeables.
Emerson Knives' Multi-Tasker tool offers a detacheable bottle opener/wrench set.
5.11 Tactical brought its Patrol Breaching Kit.
CZ-USA's P-09, which is available in 9mm and .40 S&W, features an ambidextrous safety and de-cocker paired with a double-action, single-action trigger.
Leatherman's 420HC stainless-steel Raptor shears offer a strap cutter, oxygen wrench, ring cutter, and carbide-tip glass breaker.
Smith & Wesson's .308-chambered M&P10 MOE (with Magpul accessories) represents the company's first foray into the larger-caliber rifle market.
The Ridge Ultimate includes an interior that uses Poron foam to absorb shock and make the boot feel more like a tennis show when worn.
Magnum USA introduced its Mach 2 8.0 Speed Series lightweight duty boot.
The new Transformer Armor System from KDH is a modular concealable ballistic vest that can be adapted to meet specific mission requirements.
CRKT's K.E.R.T. (Key Ring Emergency Tool) offers a seat-belt cutter and oxygen wrench.
Arsenal Firearms' AF2011-A1 double-barrel 1911 pistol turned plenty of heads.
Kershaw's three durable Zero Tolerance folders (ZT 0801, ZT 0566, and ZT 0770) offer Elmax Swedish steel construction and smooth flipper actions.
Sturm, Ruger, and Co. introduced a .380-caliber version of its LCP that improves capacity and smoother racking of the slide.
Lyman's Adaptive Tactical line includes customizable tactical shotguns with pistol grips, side saddles, and a 10-round snail shell magazine.
Trijicon's ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight) 3x30 optic with a 300 AAC Blackout reticle provides sighting for supersonic and subsonic velocities.
Kahr Arms's CW 380 pistol is a low-cost variant of its P380.
Remington Arms introduced Black Belt law enforcement ammunition in its Golden Saber line with loads for 9mm (including +P), .40 S&W, and .45 ACP.
DoubleStar Corp.'s Constant Carry Carbine is a lightweight AR-15 that significantly reduces gear load for tactical operators.