Ruger continues their expansion en route to becoming a one stop shop for all things firearms. The latest addition is the partnership with Polycase Ammunition to produce a Ruger branded AMX ammunition. This new ammunition is an injection molded mixture of powdered copper and polymer, with a patent-pending twist shape design reported to provide maximum hydraulic displacement with … [Read more...]
Archives for 2015
Umpqua Active Shooter – The Lessons!
On October 2, 2015 a deranged gunman entered Umpqua Community College in the southwestern Oregon city of Roseburg, went into at least two classrooms, and began systematically shooting a professor, and students who identified themselves as Christians or failed to identify their religion at all. The murders on the Umpqua Community College campus are another tragedy … [Read more...]
Remembering Adam-12
One of the most iconic police shows ever to air on television was Adam-12. Showing the life of two LAPD patrol officers, the show set a benchmark for all other police shows to follow. On September 6th, one of the stars of the show, Martin Milner, passed away in California after a long battle with heart conditions. He was 83 years old. It was 1968 when NBC broadcast a new … [Read more...]
AR500 Lightweight Armor
AR500 Armor is offering lightweight ballistic armor plates at an incredibly affordable price. The AR500 lightweight armor weighs just 5.5 pounds while having a profile of only 0.21 inches. The AR500 lightweight ballistic plates are some of the lightest and thinnest steel plates on the market today. When AR500 entered the market just a few years ago they immediately gained … [Read more...]
Trinity, Texas Officer Safety Video
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another article in BlueSheepDog's commitment to share videos of officers involved in critical incidents, and to debrief those situations for the benefit of our readers. These posts are intended to highlight the officer's good performances and choices, while also taking time to consider "lessons learned" from these events. These posts are not intended to … [Read more...]
Patrol Incident Gear – FDT Bravo FR Gloves
The latest offering of Patrol Incident Gear (PIG) are the upcoming FDT Bravo FR Glove, which add fire-retardant capabilities to the already popular PIG FDT Alpha gloves. The Bravo gloves are set to launch late November, 2015, but will be available for pre-order from various retailers including SKDTAC on October 12, 2015. Patrol Incident Gear (PIG) is a tactical shooting gear … [Read more...]
Savage Model 11 Scout Rifle
Savage Arms has re-entered the Scout Rifle club with their new Model 11 Scout Rifle. When the first round of popularity for the scout rifle hit, Savage offered the Model 10FCM Scout. The new Model 11 Scout Rifle takes the original idea and adds a few technological advancements to enhance the overall functionality of this iconic rifle. This new Model 11 Scout Rifle is another … [Read more...]
Mesa Tactical SureShell Carrier
Mesa Tactical has made a name for themselves by producing high quality accessories for several of the most popular shotguns on the market. Started in 2003 in Costa Mesa, California, Mesa Tactical has provided intuitive advancements for one of the most prolific law enforcement firearms, the shotgun. The Mesa Tactical SureShell carrier is milled from 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum … [Read more...]
Vapor Wake K-9 Explosives Detection
other illicit substances. Vapor Wake working dogs are specifically trained to detect body worn explosives on a moving target. Unlike traditional EOD teams, trained to view static objects or people as their “productive area”, Vapor Wake dogs are obedient to the odor itself. One of the most prevalent methods of terrorist attack is the Improvised Explosive Device (IED). From … [Read more...]
Bailey v. Vinson – Are SWAT Teams Excessive Force?
The information in this article is presented for discussion. It is not legal advice and no actions should be taken based on it. You should contact your department's legal team for guidance. On June 23, 2015 the United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considered the use of a SWAT team to execute a search warrant, as it relates to the people's right to be free from … [Read more...]