Gould & Goodrich has added a Taser Holster/Cuff Case combination to its product line to make the most efficient use of available space on duty belts. The product is offered in Hi-Ride Cross Draw, Swivel Cross Draw, or Strong Side Use and is available in K-Force (black, waterproof polymer laminate with a choice of black, […]
Entries Tagged as 'Gear and Holsters'
New Taser X26 Holster/Cuff Case Combo From Gould & Goodrich
March 25th, 2008 · No Comments
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Hiatt Thompson Gettagrip Handcuff Decal Grips
March 1st, 2008 · 2 Comments
Ever been wrestling around with someone, trying to get handcuffs on them, but for some reason the cuffs are slippery? Yeah, me too. Maybe it is blood, mud, sweat or rain, but it seems when you need them the most, handcuffs can become slippery little things.
Hiatt-Thompson has introduced a new product designed to […]
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SureFire E1B Backup Tactical Flashlight for Plainclothes and Off Duty
February 19th, 2008 · No Comments
SureFire manufactures high-performance flashlights and tactical gear that helped revolutionize lighting tools and techniques in law enforcement. Following their traditions of innovation, SureFire has introduced the E1B Backup flashlight for officers in plainclothes assignments and off-duty carry.
The E1B is very compact: only 4″ long and weighing a mere 2.8 ounces. The flashlight […]
Tags: Off Duty Concerns · Gear and Holsters · Officer Safety
Pelican 7060 LED Police Flashlight: 130 Lumens from a Rechargable LED Flashlight Based on LAPD Specs
January 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment
The Pelican 7060 LED tactical flashlight is now on the market and it is attempting to make inroads into the highly competitive field of flashlights. Pelican worked with the Los Angeles Police Department to develop this light. While I have been told that the LAPD specs may have been politically motivated, the fact […]
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Bullet Resistant Clothing: Body Armor Is Not Just About Vests Anymore
December 29th, 2007 · No Comments
In modern police work, virtually every uniform cop is wearing body armor under their shirt. In fact, when officers talk about bullet resistant clothing, they are almost always discussing bullet resistant vests. However, bullet resistant vests are not the only kind of body armor available.
Several companies are manufacturing bullet resistant jackets. This […]
Tags: Gear and Holsters · Officer Safety · Firearms
Crimson Trace LG-660 Lasergrip for the Smith & Wesson M&P Police Duty Pistol
December 1st, 2007 · 1 Comment
I’m not completely sold on the idea of laser sighting devices on police duty guns. However, I am becoming more accepting of the idea. I used to be 100% against lasers on duty guns, but I guess after I was issued my first Taser, I began to see the real benefit of using […]
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New Firearm and Caliber: Ruger SP101 Chambered for the 327 Federal Magnum Cartridge
November 14th, 2007 · 8 Comments
Over the weekend, Sturm, Ruger & Co. announced on the national radio program Gun Talk, that they have teamed up with Federal to bring a new handgun cartridge to the market: the 327 Federal Magnum.
The idea is this: to break open the segment of the back-up gun/self defense market that is currently occupied […]
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Brigade Quartermasters: Quality Police Gear
November 8th, 2007 · No Comments
BlueSheepdog is proud to announce an affiliation with the superior gear provider, Brigade Quartermasters.
Brigade Quartermasters offers a wide variety of high-quality police and military gear. I’ve personally done business with these guys, and I say –without hesitation– that they are a top-notch, professional company. They are based in Kennesaw, GA, and I […]
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FN Tactical Flashlights: 150 Lumens in a Compact Package
November 1st, 2007 · No Comments
FNH USA, known for their firearms, has introduced two new tactical flashlights for law enforcement. The Striker-6 and the Viper X-11 are both heavy-duty, compact lights that use the standard CR123 lithium batteries, and put out an uncommonly bright 150 peak lumens of light.
The lights are both made in the United States of America, […]
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GPS Jammer: Defeats the Ability to Track Suspects by GPS
October 19th, 2007 · No Comments
Ask any martial artist and they will tell you: for every move, there is a counter-move.
In this case, the counter-move is a small device that jams GPS signals, preventing you from using them to track your suspect. It plugs into a cigarette lighter and emits a low power (200mW) jamming signal that claims to […]
Tags: Gear and Holsters · Criminal Interdiction · Drugs · Officer Safety
LaserMax Introduces a Green Laser for Combat Firearms
October 17th, 2007 · No Comments
–Update: Amazon is now selling the Uni-Max green laser from LaserMax.–
LaserMax has introduced a new laser using green light. Based on the research I have read from other sources, green is easier than red for the human eye to see under high stress. So, this laser has the potential of being a much […]
Tags: Gear and Holsters · Firearms
ArchPort™ Concealment Shoes: Officer Safety Information (Follow Up)
October 16th, 2007 · 2 Comments
A few days ago, I wrote about the shoes and sandals made by ArchPort Shoes. These shoes feature concealment compartments that criminals may utilize to hide drugs or weapons.
I received a pleasant e-mail from Matt Potts, the president of ArchPort. Potts is aware that some criminals may misuse their products, and is working […]
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