BlueSheepDog has received a few requests from our readers asking about what firearms different police agencies have selected for their officers. These requests have not gone unheard, and we have been diligently researching the answers to your questions. In this new series, "Police Firearms", BSD will examine what America's law enforcement officers are carrying on duty … [Read more...]
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ATI Scorpion X2 AR-15 Grip
ATI Gunstocks introduced their new Scorpion X2 AR-15 grip at SHOT Show this year. The Scorpion X2 is an ergonomically designed pistol grip option for the AR-15, or Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR). The Scorpion X2 incorporates several design features from various existing grips, and is made from DuPont glass reinforced polymer. We previously reported on the [easyazon_link … [Read more...]
Remington 700 RACS Chassis
The Remington RACS (Remington Accessory Chassis System) is the next generation platform for the venerable Model 700. The new RACS chassis system will likely keep the Remington 700 popular and relevant for decades to come. The Remington 700 is perhaps the most well-known and iconic bolt-action rifle in American history. Over 5 million Remington 700's have been sold to the … [Read more...]
Strike Industries Glock 42/43 Extended Magazine Plates
The Strike Industries Extended Magazine Plate is a great accessory option for those who have selected the Glock 42 or Glock 43, but would like just a little more firepower. The [easyazon_link identifier="B016LTD9FG" locale="US" tag="bluesheecom-20"]S.I. Extended Magazine Plates[/easyazon_link] are custom designed to fit onto the single stack Glock magazines, and provide an … [Read more...]
New Guns for 2013
Ed. note: Thanks to Walt Rauch and Police & Security News for bringing us this roundup of new guns for 2013. The annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show provides a major venue for manufacturers and dealers to showcase their products and introduce new models. It gets larger each year. The 2013 show, held in Las Vegas in January, boasted 1600 plus vendors, … [Read more...]
Gen4 Glock 17 Review: New Features, Same Reliability
Editor's note: This Gen4 Glock 17 review was completed when the pistol was brand new. Since then, the company expanded the Glock 4th Gen line and even created a new series of pistols. The 4th Generation of Glock pistols has proved very popular in law enforcement. The "Gen4" is short for Fourth Generation of the GLOCK 17 pistol, whose formal existence began in 1980 as a … [Read more...]
Gun Reviews
Here is a list of gun reviews conducted here at BlueSheepdog.com. We review a wide range of firearms including back up guns, duty pistols, shotguns and rifles. Below are the firearms articles we have written: Colt LE6940P Review - We take a hard look at the next generation piston AR-15 from Colt. Does it live up to the hype? Comparing the Beretta PX4C Storm and … [Read more...]
Tactical Patrol – The Patrol Rifle
[Ed. note: The Need for the Patrol Rifle is part three of a police training series on Tactical Patrol. The prior articles are Tactical Patrol Mindset and Patrol Response to Critical Incidents.] The use of a patrol rifle is not a new concept. In fact, when you think about the “old west” the image of a lawman with a trusty Winchester lever-action is the standard. The 20th … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Armorer’s Certification Course
If you are like me, getting into training classes always seems like a minor miracle. By the time you find the class you want, and then get your chain of command to approve it, the class is either fully booked or already finished. Armorer's schools seem to be the toughest of the bunch because of costs, time, and demand from other officers/agencies. The American Gunsmithing … [Read more...]