AUTHOR'S NOTE: This case is from the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals and therefore establishes strong precedence, even with other Circuits. However, the staff at BlueSheepDog are not legal advisors, and strongly recommend that readers refer to their State Statutes and confer with local Prosecutors before taking action in regards to this decision. … [Read more...]
Dara Level III Duty Holster
Founded in 2012, North Carolina based Dara Holsters is a newbie in a market already full of strong competition. Despite the odds, Dara seems to be steadily carving out a spot for their custom-made Kydex holsters. I say custom, because Dara Holsters are specifically designed for each handgun model they offer, including handguns with popular accessories like lights or lasers. … [Read more...]
Ruger Elite 452 MSR Trigger
Sturm, Ruger & Co. recently released the new Elite 452 MSR Trigger for most AR-15 rifles on the market. Touted as a "perfect upgrade" to your "Modern Sporting Rifle", the trigger module is also a viable option to replace single stage or older, outdated triggers on police duty rifles. … [Read more...]
Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast
If you have been on the job for more than 5 years then you have likely heard the tactical training concept, slow is smooth and smooth is fast. I've been on our SWAT team for nearly 13 years, and I heard this saying early on in my training experience. I want to take a moment to break down the concept of the mantra; the good, the bad, and the ugly! I think there are a few … [Read more...]
New Crossbreed Off-Duty Holsters
Crossbreed Holsters has announced two new additions to their line of holsters. The new options provide great options for two new pistols that are already showing enormous promise for popularity - the Glock 42, single stack .380 with LaserLyte laser, and the Beretta Pico in .380. Crossbreed strives to have holsters available for new pistols and accessories as soon as the … [Read more...]
Exigent Entry & Plain View – U.S. vs. Andino
The United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals decided the case of United States v. Andino on September 16, 2014. The case centered around the warrantless entry by law enforcement into a home based upon the belief by officers that exigent circumstances existed - the destruction of evidence. The subsequent seizure of evidence in plain view once inside the … [Read more...]
Remington 700 Trigger Recall
Remington Arms, the nation's oldest continuous firearms manufacturer, has announced a major recall on one of the most iconic firearms ever made - the Model 700. The recall covers all Model 700 X-Mark Pro (XMP) triggers in rifles made from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014. The recall also covers Model 7 rifles with the XMP trigger system. The recall … [Read more...]
Remington 887 Shotgun Recall
Remington Arms has announced a recall on ALL Model 887 shotguns manufactured between December 1, 2013 and November 24, 2014. Remington engineers have determined that some of these 887 shotguns could unintentionally discharge, therefore a general recall is necessary to ensure an inspection and correction of defective parts is completed. The identified … [Read more...]
Gerber Ghostrike Concealed Carry Knives
Gerber has announced the addition of two new knives specifically designed for concealed carry. The Ghostrike Fixed Blade Knife and Ghostrike Punch. … [Read more...]
Target Vision Wireless Spotting Camera
Target Vision Target Vision has just announced a new addition to their wireless target camera systems - the Short Range Wireless Spotting Scope. Target Vision is a Texas company with a mission to produce 21st Century target tracking tools, especially for precision rifle applications. With the Target Vision Wireless Spotting Camera the shooter can receive real-time … [Read more...]