Archive for Firearms
BlueSheepdog Podcast Episode 5
Posted 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 3: Back-Up Guns
Posted 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
.380 Revolver from Taurus
Posted by: | CommentsTaurus announced a .380 ACP revolver that is supposed to be smaller and lighter than the model 85 .38 Special. Not normally found in a revolver, the new .380 is a five-shot that may make for a very good backup gun. Modern .380 ammo makes the caliber more reliable than in the past. Wether carrying this new Taurus .380 revolver on an ankle or in a pocket, a smaller gun with similar stopping power as a .38 will no doubt be appealing.
Free Rifles and Training for LE Agencies
Posted by: | CommentsIn a time where budgets are being cut to the bone, many agencies are having problems getting the gear their officers need. Long guns are a necessary tool, but can be expensive. If your department needs AR-platform rifles, Defensive Edge Training & Consulting, Inc. may be able to help.
DETC is offering a grant program for law enforcement agencies. If your department demonstrates need, and is willing to host a training seminar, it may qualify for rifles and training. Check out the DETC website for details.
Duty Gun Help Needed
Posted by: | CommentsI’m looking for departments/agencies that allow officers to carry personally owned firearms instead of an issued duty pistol. If you work at such a place, or know agencies that allow this, can you shoot me an e-mail: richard@bluesheepdog.com
Thanks!
Streamlight TLR-1, TLR-2: Brighter and with Strobe
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The popular TLR-1 and TLR-2 weaponlights from Stremlight have been upgraded for 2010. The new lights feature brighter light, and add a strobe feature.
From Streamlight:
Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of lighting tools for the law enforcement, tactical and military professions, announced it has introduced the TLR-1® s and the TLR-2® s, strobe-equipped versions of its leading tactical gun-mount lights. The new lights, which feature C4® LED technology, provide even greater brightness than earlier models equipped with power LEDs. The TLR-2®s also comes with an integrated laser sight.
