G2 Research has just announced the release of their new Trident .308 round. The Trident will incorporate several G2 Research innovations in bullet design, and will come in the lighter 150-grain bullet weight. Though particularly designed for big game hunting, the G2 Research Trident is a cartridge with serious law enforcement sniper applications as well. G2 Research is a … [Read more...]
New CRKT Acquisition Knife
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) recently introduced its latest knife, the Acquisition. Initial appearances suggest the Acquisition is a combination of fine craftsmanship, unique features, and high-quality materials. CRKT offers the Acquisition in two models: one with a fixed blade and a second with a folding blade. The uniquely designed grip scales are unique and offer … [Read more...]
Analysis of the Orlando “Lone Wolf” Terrorist Attack
In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 12th, 2016 an American-born, alleged radicalized Muslim terrorist walked into Pulse, an LGBT bar in Orlando, Florida and committed the worst mass murder in the U.S. since the 9/11 attacks. An Orlando Police officer working at Pulse in a uniformed, off-duty security capacity, engaged the suspect with his sidearm shortly after the first … [Read more...]
Officer Safety: Fentanyl, “Unprecedented Risk”!
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has just released an Officer Safety Bulletin warning officers on the extremely dangerous exposure risks to the drug Fentanyl. The first warning went out in March, 2015, but the continued risk posed to law enforcement, first responders, and the public at large, has led the Federal agency to send out a second warning. This … [Read more...]
Police Firearms: West Coast Majors
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...]
Strike Industries Glock Universal Mount
Glock handguns, but the outstanding feature is the G.U.M. is not tailored to one specific optic. Rather the G.U.M. will accommodate the majority of popular reflex pistol sights on the market today in a very low profile mount. Strike Industries is all about making firearms more functional and easy to use. The Glock Universal Mount (G.U.M.) appears to meet the company's goal … [Read more...]
Remington’s New Ultimate Defense Shotgun Loads
Handguns are convenient, but they are truly defensive weapons with shorter effective and accurate ranges. When officers take a shotgun or patrol rifle into the fight, they are extending their range of accurate and effective fire, which often allows them greater options in cover and concealment. The power of the shotgun and patrol rifle is also much greater than any handgun … [Read more...]
All New CRKT Homefront Knife
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) just released its new Homefront knife at the Annual Blade Show in Atlanta, Georgia taking place this weekend. The knife is specifically designed to honor America's military service members, and this knife is a part of the company's "Forged By War" program. The Homefront does not require military service to own but can be a fine addition … [Read more...]
S&W Releases M&P Shield in .45 ACP
Smith & Wesson released the M&P Shield .45 ACP version of their very popular pistol line at the NRA Show a few weeks ago. This is not the first time Smith & Wesson has chosen the NRA Show to release a new Shield. At the 2012 NRA Show S&W released the original M&P Shield in 9mm. Since then S&W has added a .40 caliber Shield and now completes the offering … [Read more...]
TFS: Frisk to Fleeing Felon
Making custodial arrests is one of the most dangerous job requirements in law enforcement. The proper control, handling, and searching of suspects has been shown to be a critical factor when officers are assaulted or killed. Statistics show as officers get more experienced, more "seasoned", they actually drop in their officer safety skills. When enforcement activities, even … [Read more...]