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Kahr Arms Leaving New York

Kahr Arms, a New York-based manufacturer of compact handguns and parent company of Auto-Ordnance and Magnum Research, announced it plans to leave the state following the passage of restrictive gun control measures earlier this year.

Feds: Sheriff's Killer Lied To Purchase Gun

The man accused of gunning down Mingo County (W.Va.) Sheriff Eugene Crum while he ate lunch in his cruiser lied about his history of mental illness to obtain firearms on five separate occasions.

Photo of Tennis Maynard courtesy of West Virginia State Police.

Edged Tools: 2013

Guarantee having a handy implement at your fingertips with new knives and multi-tools for law enforcement. Here are 12 currently available tools from leading law enforcement suppliers. Photos courtesy of vendors.

The 5.11 Tactical LMC Recurve is a mid-size folder that cuts like a big knife but is small enough to fit comfortably in a pocket. Lightweight and portable, the LMC Recurve measures 4.25 inches closed and 7.5 inches open. The utilitarian knife features a recurve blade with a plain edge. It is ideal for everyday cutting jobs. The finger coil at the base of the blade allows for total control while the textured FRN scales offer optimal grip. The V-hole in the blade provides instant one-hand operation. Two pocket clip locations accommodate right- and left-handed users.

Police Product Test: Blue Force Gear Hive Satchel

Through a partnership with Chris Costa, Blue Force recently introduced the new single-strapped backpack with the sole purpose of allowing officers to discreetly carry everything from knives and magazines to compact submachine guns.

Photo by A.J. George.

Black Hills To Develop Colt-Branded Rifle Ammo

Black Hills Ammunition is introducing a line of Colt-branded ammunition that is specifically tuned for Colt tactical and competition rifles, Colt Manufacturing has announced.

Photo courtesy of Colt.

Sturm, Ruger & Co. LC380 Subcompact Pistol

As you might have ascertained by its model designation, the LC380 is essentially the LC9 modified to fire the .380 cartridge. In fact, the LC380 is identical to the LC9 in every respect, except for the caliber and a minuscule variation in weight.

Photo by Paul Budde.

iSniper Introduces iDryfire Marksman App

iSniper, Inc., has released its iDryfire laser target system app for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS devices. The iDryfire laser training system can utilize a variety of available laser training inserts, cartridges or handguns.

Screenshot via iSniper.

Ruger LC380 Subcompact Pistol

Ruger's LC380 offers a modified version of its LC9 9mm pistol chambered in .380 ACP. Read Paul Scarlata's full "Arsenal" review of the pistol. Photos by Paul Budde, Elaine Sandberg, and Becky Leavitt.

Lightweight and compact, the LC380 is designed specifically for concealed carry.

IRS Agent Patrol Rifles Questioned

A Southern Republican congressman questioned why enforcement agents with the Internal Revenue Service need AR-15 patrol rifles in remarks to Politico.

Oregon University Seeks Armed Police Officers

Currently, the university's police department has 18 Glock 21 Gen 4s and two Glock 17 Gen 4s. However, the handguns are only used for training since the university does not have the state's permission to carry firearms.

Group Begins Arming Citizens With Shotguns In Houston

Members of a Houston-based gun-rights group began handing out shotguns and training single women living in one of the city's high-crime neighborhoods as it plans to roll out the program to other U.S. cities.

Photo via Nicole G/Flickr.

DoubleTap Tactical Pocket Pistol Now Shipping

DoubleTap Defense has begun shipping its Tactical Pocket Pistol, which was shelved in October after a falling out between the developer and manufacturer. Raymond Kohout and Azimuth Technologies have begun shipping the slim, two-shot pistol to distributors.

Schematic courtesy of Laura Burgess.

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