With the recent upsurge in civil protests, and outright riots, I thought it would be interesting to review the new T4.1 series paintball marker rifle offered by Tiberius Arms. The T4.1 paint ball marking rifle is designed on the AR-15 platform, but is a dedicated paint ball marking rifle. The large CO2 charging canister is located inside of the modified stock, yet the stock's … [Read more...]
Archives for 2015
Zistos StealthSCOPE SSM
Zistos is a proud American company providing the latest technology in surveillance cameras and digital transmission systems. One of their outstanding offerings is the StealthSCOPE SSM. A portable camera with IR technology, the StealthSCOPE SSM can provide officers critical intelligence prior to jumping off into the great unknown. Though the Zistos StealthSCOPE™ was … [Read more...]
Tru-Glo TRITON 20mm Reflex Sight
One of the newer reflex dot optic offerings by Tru-Glo is the TRITON 20mm micro optic. The Triton carries most of the features that are in demand by professional shooters, and packages the overall optic in a nicely compact housing. Coming standard with an integrated Weaver-style mounting system, the TRITON also has the option of a 1" Picatinny riser mount as well. Tru-Glo … [Read more...]
Defend Police Officers – STAND UP, SPEAK OUT!
In the last several years there has been a palpable change in the image of police officers in the media. A change in opinion, that if left unattended, will fester into a dangerous rift between the public servant and the public. No officer should think that this rift can simply be left alone and will blow over. Every police officer in America needs to recognize their own … [Read more...]
United States v. Fermin – Building a Case on Reasonable Suspicion
The information presented in this article is for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice. You should contact your department's legal counsel for guidance on the topics presented by the author. On November 14, 2014 the U.S. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals decided an appeal to a case involving the reasonable suspicion investigation of officers assigned to a High … [Read more...]
Sellier & Bellot Bonded Ammunition
Sellier & Bellot (S&B) may not be as well-known in the United States for ammunition as home-grown Federal, Remington, or Winchester, but they are much more well-known and respected in Europe where they are headquartered in the Czech Republic. In fact, Sellier & Bellot has been manufacturing small arms ammunition since 1825, and has even been contract … [Read more...]
Streamlight Releases UltraStinger LED
Streamlight Inc. has been one of the most familiar names in law enforcement illumination for decades. This year Streamlight has just announced the release of the UltraStinger LED patrol flashlight. The UltraStinger features the latest in high-powered LED technology, providing an amazingly bright 1,100 lumens and 65,000 candela in a long-distance beam. The UltraStinger … [Read more...]
New HK MR556A1 Competition Model
Heckler & Koch is no stranger to making high quality rifles, and this year the company was continuing to show off their "Competition Model" of the previously released MR556A1. The Competition model was originally debuted at the 2014 SHOT Show, and is now in full production and availability. Though marketed to the 3-gun shooting market, there are features that make the … [Read more...]
CRKT Hootenanny Knife by Ken Onion
The Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) company is one of America's best-known knife makers. With a cadre of professional knife and tool makers on staff, the company has solidified its mark in the market of the edged weapon. One of its newest offerings is the Hootenanny; a very nice folding knife designed by famed knife maker Ken Onion. I've enjoyed knives since my early … [Read more...]
Numbers Matter, But They Are Not Magic!
During my 18-year career I've watched hundreds of videos of line of duty officer actions. I've even got a few of mine that I've transferred to DVD from the old VHS tapes. Whether the officers prevailed or evil overcame, each of those videos have been beneficial in reminding us of the threats that can materialize at any moment. There are perhaps no greater training aids … [Read more...]