BlueSheepdog Podcast Episode 5
By · CommentsUsing your sights in combat is the topic in episode five of the best police podcast: the BlueSheepdog Podcast. This isn’t a point shooting vs. sighted shooting argument. Rather this is more about enabling officers to use their sights in combat. Yes, it can be done, and I discuss how.
I encourage your feedback! All suggestions, concerns, and criticisms are welcome. E-mail me: Richard@BlueSheepdog.com .
Resources:
- The Combative Pistol Sight by Dave Spaulding
- Front-Sight Focus by Dave Spaulding
- Next Generation Pistol Sights by Dave Spaulding
- What Really Happens in a Gunfight? by Dave Spaulding
- Vision and Shooting by Edward C. Godnig, O.D.
- XS Sights
- Hi Viz
- AmeriGlo
BlueSheepdog Podcast Episode 05 - Handgun Sights in Combat [38:22m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadBlueSheepdog Podcast Episode 4
By · CommentsIn episode four of the BlueSheepdog Podcast, I talk about some great (and free) resources for training and officer survival on the Internet. Also, I have a couple of quick follow-ups from the two prior episodes.
One other note, I’m still working on getting the audio right. This episode should sound a little better, but shoot me an e-mail and let me know what you think.
Resources:
- Pro Arms Podcast
- Force Science Institute
- Multi-Jurisdictional Counter-Drug Task Force Training
- $50 Rebate on a Smith & Wesson Back Up Revolver
- Officer Down
Clayton County Police Academy Shutting Down
By · CommentsThe Clayton County police academy is shutting down. Just south of Atlanta, the Clayton County academy is a professional training center that trained new recruits and offered advanced training to experienced Georgia officers.
In hard economic times, the first thing to cut is cops, firefighters, and teachers. The first thing cut at a police department? Training, of course.
It really is too bad. I had the chance to attend the Clayton County academy for a variety of courses in the late ’90s/early 00′s, and I was impressed by how they ran their ship. They had some very good instructors, and things were kept very professional. Clayton County will suffer with their loss.
BlueSheepdog Podcast Episode 3: Back-Up Guns
By · CommentsToday I talk about choosing a back-up gun, where to carry the gun, and take on the biggest argument of all: revolver vs. semi-auto.
Resources:
- Subscribe via iTunes.
- DeSantis Nemesis holster review
- RKBA Holsters
- Michael of Oregon’s ankle holster
- BLACKHAWK! ankle holster
- Galco Ankle Glove
- GT Distributors
What are you doing to train for your next fight?
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Right now there is some street thug who is preparing himself for an encounter with you. Maybe today he is practicing shooting. Perhaps he’s doing push-ups, or running. Yesterday, he figured out a really great spot to hide a small razor knife.
If his buddy is with him today, he’s probably working on disarming you. He’s been working on that one for a while, and has gotten pretty good at it.
I know what he is doing. The question is, what are you doing?
When is the last time you went to the range? Hit the weights? Cleaned and oiled your handcuffs? Have you and your partner practiced a building search lately? Or even just talked about how to handle a hot call?
Someone is preparing to meet you. Will you be ready?
Law Enforcement Torch Run
By · CommentsOn May 25, 2010, I participated in the 25th Anniversary of the Missouri Law Enforcement Torch Run. For those of you not familiar with this event, the Law Enforcement Torch Run is an annual run sponsored by the Special Olympics and law enforcement agencies around the country and in 35 other nations to support the athletes who compete in the Special Olympics. During the run a “Flame of Hope” is carried, much like during the work up to the actual Olympic Games.
According to the Special Olympics website, more than 85,000 law enforcement officers participated in the Torch Run in 2008 raising $34 million.
