If you already have a weapon-mounted flashlight, then by default you possess a quick firearm aiming device…if you do a bit of homework!
Laser sights are all the rage and I confess to having purchased a couple. But they are not always financially justifiable or even allowed by policy for many coppers. At half the price, a tactical light can give you a similar service in a very close combat situation.
During night fire sessions at the range, some of our shooters began to notice that they were getting a flash sight picture from their handgun-mounted lights. At distances of five yards or less, the flashlights were illuminating center of mass on the targets and approximating point of impact.
A simple test is to unload and safety check your duty gun. Look over the sights at a wall at distances from one to seven yards. Turn on the light. If your sights are properly adjusted, the beam of your flashlight will give you a general aiming point.
Our last shipment of Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors has arrived at our City Public Works Complex. A moment of silence, please.
From when I was a rookie until the late 1990’s, I carried a Monadnock PR-24 on duty. My first one was the aluminum shafted model. Our agency had gone to dark navy uniforms with a large shield-style badge in the early 1980’s.
In April, I wrote an article about the new 
Would you like to pocket carry a small pistol, but are put off by the cries of “Don’t carry a mousegun!” We have found you an option in the Diamondback DB9—a new pistol in 9mm that offers, well, less.
In this article, I’ll discuss some basic tactical applications for the use of a pole camera in supporting of both Patrol and SWAT operations.
Have you had to respond to a possible clandestine meth lab or a chemical suicide or maybe just a strange smell? Morphix Technologies has developed a unique armband kit that detects toxic gases to protect first responders.
As I am approaching my 24th year as a police officer, I have noticed a distinct and increasing lack of patience on my part when it comes to understanding the ridiculous reasons people actually pick up a phone and dial 911.
Night Vision (NV) can be a powerful tool for law enforcement during lightless conditions. Some officers are able to use department-issued night vision devices. The vast majority of officers do not have this luxury. This review of the Bushnell Equinox night vision monocular looks at an inexpensive option for officers who want to purchase their own gear.
I recently tested a concealed firearm pack for waist or shoulder carry that has great potential. 
On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, I was nearly two hours into a Daywatch patrol shift when I decided to swing by a high school and visit with the school resource officer. The school was in my sector and the SRO was by himself.
A great case for carrying a back-up firearm was made on 9/3/2011, when an Auburndale, FL police officer was hit by gunfire while approaching a possible domestic disturbance call.
If you carry a revolver as a back-up duty weapon or off-duty gun, you have a need for extra ammunition. In 
