The information presented in this article is for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice. You should consult with your department's legal counsel prior to taking any action. On September 16, 2015 the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decided the case of Moore v. Pederson. The case involves the warrantless entry into a private residence to arrest an offender … [Read more...]
BSD Training Video – Control Your Suspects!
Here at BlueSheepDog we are committed to providing our readers timely and pertinent information that will help them serve their communities better. We are active and retired police officers ourselves, and we fully understand and appreciate the need to be constant students of our art. In this video, an officer stops a motorist that he is familiar with from previous contacts. … [Read more...]
5.11 Taclite Flannel Pants
5.11 is most likely the world leader in tactical apparel, and is a strong contender in a wide variety of other accessories as well. As the winter months invade the Northern Hemisphere, 5.11 has stepped up to meet the challenge of dropping temperatures. Announcing the new 5.11 Taclite Flannel Pants, the industry leader is adding a flannel-lined pant to the most popular … [Read more...]
New Ruger Knives – An Edgy Partnership with CRKT
Ruger is well-known for its firearms. But did you know the company also makes knives? That's what we are taking a look at today: Ruger knives. Technically, that isn't completely accurate. Ruger actually teamed up with CRKT to produce a wide range of blades. As both companies are very good at what they do, this would appear to be a good partnership. So, let's dive in and … [Read more...]
Remington RM380 Micro Pistol
Remington Arms announced the release of its new Model RM380: an all-metal, semi-auto micro pistol. Specifically designed for concealed carry purposes, the Remington RM380 has potential as an on-duty back-up gun or a nicely compact off-duty gun. Though a bit late to the .380 caliber craze of 5-6 years ago, the RM380 still comes with some admirable features that can make the … [Read more...]
Meprolight Glock Optimized Duty Sight
Meprolight is the tactical weapon optics and night sights subsidiary of Mako Group, an Isreali-based group of companies that is the exclusive importer of the best Israeli tactical equipment and accessories available. Producing several well-designed products, Meprolight has recently announced their new R4E Optimized Duty Sight (ODS) for most Glock handguns. The R4E ODS appears … [Read more...]
TCI Communications Sets
Tactical Command Industries (TCI) produces high quality police radio sets as a part of the ever-expanding and impressive Safariland Group. In addition to a full complement of standard radio components, TCI has just introduced two new products - the CIPS Kit and Two-Wire Patrol Kit. The CIPS Kit is a perfect addition for undercover or low profile operations, while the Two-Wire … [Read more...]
F.B.I. Selects New Duty Pistol!
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has made it official - they are looking to replace their current sidearms with a new handgun chambered in 9mm. On October 7, 2015, the FBI has submitted a Request For Proposals (RFP) to firearm manufacturers to fulfill an order providing FBI agents a new sidearm. There are over 10,000 FBI agents worldwide, and this contract is … [Read more...]
Ruger LC9 Conversion Kit
Sturm, Ruger & Company continues to capitalize on a powerful market increase marked by the 2 million new firearms manufacturing feat in 2013. The latest offering by Ruger is a LC9 conversion kit for their LC380 semi-auto pistol. The LC9 conversion kit is a very easy switch, and is specifically designed to fit a LC380 frame. Just a few years ago the .380 craze was in full … [Read more...]
Sig Sauer Legion Series Pistols
Sig Sauer has announced the release of their Legion Series pistols. This new handgun line features stainless steel and alloy construction, enhanced sights and trigger, custom G10 grips, and enhanced SRT action. The Legion Series pistols appear to be targeting shooters with particular tastes in handguns, and will also include a line of Legion accessories. Stepping back from the … [Read more...]