The Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) company has been developing outstanding knives, and outdoor survival tools since 1994. I own several CRKT knives in the M14 and M16 lines, as well as their Eat-N-Tool, and have found their design, fit, and function to be outstanding. This year at SHOT Show, CRKT announced the addition of the new Fossil Compact knife with Veff … [Read more...]
More Bullet Safe Bargain Body Armor
Last year Randall posted an article from the SHOT Show floor on the new bargain priced Bullet Safe Level IIIA ballistic vest. In review, the premise is police officers, security officers, EMT's, or other First Responders that do not have ballistic vests provided to them by their departments. For that reason I think the Bullet Safe ballistic vest option is great for … [Read more...]
Wiley X Tide Eye Pro
Wiley X eyewear has become a popular option for those seeking high quality eye protection, without the typical attachment of a high-end price tag. This year Wiley X has introduced the "Tide" model that has several features that should be beneficial to officers working the streets. … [Read more...]
Sons Trauma Kits
Phokus Research Group, a part of the Safariland group, has created an incredible Trauma Kit targeted specifically for law enforcement and first responder use. Named the Sons Trauma Kit, there are several versions targeted for specific uses. The kits contain the most important medical tools to life saving trauma care in the field, and are directly related to the concepts of … [Read more...]
LE Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Let me start this article off by saying if you are not carrying at least a tourniquet (ON YOUR PERSON), while you are on duty, then you have failed! You have failed yourself, your partners, your family, your department, and your community. I fully confess my faults by admitting that I have only started to carry a tourniquet (SOF-T) while … [Read more...]
G.P.S. Rapid Deployment Packs
As today was about to end on the SHOT Show floor, I was perusing the "New in 2015" section when I came across the G.P.S. Wild About Shooting Rapid Deployment Packs (RDP), and I was very glad I found them. I had not seen these bags before, but I was immediately impressed with the design, material, and carrying capacity of each pack. … [Read more...]
AMTEC Single Shot 37/40mm Launcher
At the AMTEC booth the floor representatives were eager to show off the AMTEC single shot 37/40mm launchers. These launchers feature a breech break open action, ghost ring rear sight, manual safety, and a very smooth double action trigger. They are also available in black, OD green, or tan. … [Read more...]
Piexon JPX4 O.C. Projector
One of the last booths I visited at the Industry Day at the Range was the Piexon booth, exhibiting their new JPX4 OC Projector. The "JP" stands for Jet Projector, and refers to the manner the OC spray is dispersed using the less lethal device. Using self-contained 14mm aluminum canisters that are loaded into the four tubes on the JPX4, the OC will not disperse until the … [Read more...]
New Plano Range Bags
Plano has been known for quality molded storage containers for a long time, but now they combined their storage containers with a convenient carry bag to make range days that much easier. The new X2 Range Bags provide a shooter the opportunity for a hands-free carry of their popular Ammo Boxes, with additional pockets on the Range Bag for extra magazines, cleaning supplies, or … [Read more...]
Ruger 22/45 Lite Blue
Ruger has introduced a new handgun into their family, the Ruger 22/45 Lite Blue. The BlueSheepDog crew will be seeking out this new handgun at SHOT Show to get some more pictures and hopefully get to shoot one at the Media Day at the Range. Based upon the very popular Model 22/45, the new Lite Blue is immediately distinguishable from its cousins. … [Read more...]