Aaron caught up with Vic Morales at the Rapid Containment Baton previously, but Aaron wanted to follow that up with an article on some of the Rapid Containment Baton’s specific advantages. Although new to me, the RCB has been around since 1997. The RCB design was purchased by Winchester and became known as the “Winchester Baton”. Vic advised that the inventor decided to … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
CRKT Ultima Knife
Having recently purchased my first CRKT knife I checked out their booth at SHOT Show this year. Although not a new product I was intrigued by the CRKT Ultima fixed blade knife. This fixed blade knife had a lot of new features that made it stand out compared to many other fixed blade knives and I wanted to know more. CRKT ULTIMA DESIGN The Ultima is a design by knife … [Read more...]
ASP P12 Baton – In the Wild!
The new ASP P12 baton was recently spotted by one of the BlueSheepdog readers at a local shop in Hollywood, Florida. Here is what Matt had to say about it: Hey Richard, I was at my local toy store (911 Store in Hollywood, FL) and came across the new 12" baton, took some comparison pics using a standard 21" baton. The baton, in my opinion is almost too small, but I can … [Read more...]
Brite-Strike EPLI Flashlight
Need a bright, compact flashlight as a back-up or to carry off duty? Take a look at the Brite-Strike EPLI flashlight. The EPLI is a refined lighting tool that can easily blend in with any off-duty carry. However, Brite-Strike claims it is rugged enough for tactical operations. EPLI stands for Executive Precision Lighting Instrument. Frankly it looks like it should be … [Read more...]
SOG BladeLight Knives
SOG Specialty Knives& Tools attended the SHOT Show this year, and it was on my list of places to visit. I'm glad I did as I got to see all of the new products the company would roll out this year. One of the most interesting new products was the BladeLight series. Typically, a knife with a built-in flashlight is usually a flashlight first with a knife built-in as an … [Read more...]
BLACKHAWK! SERPA Holster – Negligence In Use Does Not Mean Bad Design
An increasing number of people have alleged that the BLACKHAWK! SERPA holsters are inherently unsafe due to the design that places a retention release lever along the side of the holster. Since July of 2011, many people have used Tex Grebner's YouTube video as "proof" of their assertions. I believe the SERPA is a perfectly safe holster. The holster, like any tool, … [Read more...]
Magnum Intrepid HPi Review
The Magnum Intrepid HPi is a "performance-training shoe" that takes its cue from the best trail running shoes on the market. The Intrepid HPi was developed by Magnum to meet the training needs of law enforcement and military personnel. Magnum offered to send me a pair to test, and I jumped at the chance. I've had them for about four months, and I believe I have a good … [Read more...]
Armored Mobility Provides Lightweight Level III
Richard, Aaron, and I were meandering around after lunch at 2012 SHOT Show Media Day when we came across the Armored Mobility, Inc (AMI) display. We were able to speak at length with company president Michael Berritto III, who was proud to show us his innovative Mobile Armored Shield (MAS). Quite a few things stood out about this ballistic shield. At NIJ Standard 0101.06 … [Read more...]
Saiga-12 Shotguns in Law Enforcement?
Reports have come out that the Russian-made Saiga-12 shotguns are being sold to US law enforcement agencies. For those not familiar, the Saiga-12 is a detachable-magazine-fed, semi-automatic shotgun that has a passing resemblance to the AK-47 rifle. The Saiga-12 has been popular with three-gun competition shooters and firearms enthusiasts, but I have not heard of any US law … [Read more...]