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S&W's Bodyguard 380

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 was designed for use by police officers and licensed civilians who needed a small, lightweight, concealable and easy to use pistol. It's polymer frame is reinforced with a steel insert that contains the trigger mechanism and the rails that the slide reciprocates on. The pistol weighs a mere 11.85 ounces. View our photos showing the details of this new backup gun (including a disassembly view), and then read our Arsenal review, "Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 Pistol."

At SHOT Show 2010, Smith & Wesson took the wraps off a pair of concealable, polymer backup guns under the Bodyguard line — a .380 ACP and a revolver. While there are those traditionalists who prefer a wheel gun for their second or off-duty option, we can't help liking S&W's lightweight semi-auto that arrives with an integral InSight Technologies red laser.

NYPD, Clergy Purchase Guns In Brooklyn

The NYPD partnered with Brooklyn clergy to purchase 174 firearms in a six-hour period during its Cash for Guns event. During the Sunday event, the Coalition to Reduce Violent Crime handed out $200 gift cards to purchase the firearms.

LaserLyte Introduces Subcompact V3 Laser

The Subcompact V3 features windage adjustment, elevation adjustment and programmable constant-on and pulse modes. Additionally, two separate activation buttons located on the backside of the laser offer ambidextrous controls for left- or right-handed shooters.

Image courtesy of LaserLyte.

DoubleStar Introduces Mini Back-Up Iron Sights

DoubleStar Corp. has introduced a pair of front and rear flip-up iron sights as a back-up sighting option for rifles, according to the company.

DoubleStar's DS412 flip-up front sight. Image courtesy of DoubleStar.

Make Your Arm a Stun Weapon

ArmStar's futuristic new stun weapon could make hands-on engagements with suspects really one-sided in your favor.

Brady Center Sues Gun Dealer on Behalf of Wounded Officers

The suit was filed on behalf of Milwaukee police officers Bryan Norberg and Graham Kunisch, who were shot and seriously injured with a gun sold by Badger Guns of West Milwaukee, Wisc.

On Oct. 28, the Brady Center filed a civil suit against a Wisconsin gun dealer on behalf of injured Milwaukee police officers Alejandro Arce and Jose Lopez III. Image via Brady Center.

SIG Sauer P220 Compact Pistols

SIG Sauer has developed a new line of SIG 220 .45 ACP pistols: one model with a full-size SIG 220 grip and one with a shorter grip that is considerably more concealable.

Baltimore May Restrict Off-Duty Carry During Alcohol Consumption

Baltimore Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld III is considering revising the department's General Order governing officer conduct to prohibit officers from carrying a firearm if they consume alcohol off duty.

California's Ninth Circuit Reaffirms TASER Ruling

The Ninth Circuit federal appeals court agreed with a lower court's ruling that a Coronado (Calif.) Police officer used excessive force, when he used his TASER on a motorist during a traffic stop.

Altus Brings Rifleman ACH Hearing Protection

The Rifleman ACH weighs 8.3 ounces, and features a slim, adjustable headband that's compatible with combat helmets as well as caps and other headgear.

Photo courtesy of Altus Brands Co.

Sharpshooter Full Silhouette Target

Birchwood Casey

The new Sharpshooter Full Silhouette Target from Birchwood Casey is blue on one side and white on the other for excellent visibility in low-light conditions and both indoor and outdoor ranges.

Multi-Use Armorers Cart

US Pod Box has added to its successful PodBox line an armorers cart designed by a firearms and toolmarks examiner and armorer. This solution on wheels allows armorers the mobility to work at the range as well as at the station.

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