AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is part 2 of a 2-part series on the increasingly difficult phenomenon of open carry by law-abiding citizens. In Part I the laws and actions of lawful gun owners in general opened the discussion into a hotly debated arena of gun ownership today. Part II will look at the legal responsibilities of law enforcement, and provide suggestions to law … [Read more...]
CRKT Picatinny Tool
The Columbia River Knife & Tool Company (CRKT) Picatinny Tool is a multi-purpose multi-tool that developed in collaboration with Crimson Trace Corporation (CRC). Both Oregon companies have experienced incredible growth over the last 10-15 years, and when Crimson Trace asked CRKT to develop a multi-tool that would be useful to their laser light system owners, CRKT responded … [Read more...]
Anonymous Callers and Police Action: Navarette v. California
UNDERSTANDING THE LIMITATIONS OF ANONYMOUS CALLERS A REVIEW OF NAVARETTE v. CALIFORNIA AUTHOR'S NOTE: This article reviews the U.S. Supreme Court case of Navarette v. California. The information is meant to educate the reader on the latest U.S. Supreme Court rulings on important law enforcement functions. However, like all of our articles, the … [Read more...]
The Open Carry Dilemma – Part I
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is Part I of a 2-part series on the complicated issue of open carry of firearms. In Part I the laws and actions of lawful gun owners in general will open the discussion into a hotly debated arena of gun ownership today. Part II will look at the legal responsibilities of law enforcement, and provide suggestions to law enforcement's … [Read more...]
5.11 Storm Grey TACTEC Plate Carrier
The color of SHOT Show 2014 was clearly grey, and 5.11 led that charge with their Storm Grey offering. Predominately introduced in their hugely popular clothing line, 5.11 is continuing the move by showcasing popular items and accessories in Storm Grey, including the TACTEC plate carrier. The Storm Grey design specifically targets law enforcement and special operations units in … [Read more...]
Protective Sweeps of Residences: US v. White
[Ed.note: This article reviews a court case (US v. White) that is related to protective sweeps. The case is not yet decided, and would not be binding on all jurisdictions. However, it is a case that would likely be persuasive in other courts. Regardless, the events in the case are likely to happen in all jurisdictions, and by examining the case now, we … [Read more...]
SeaLife Sea Dragon Mini 600
Utilizing a wide beam of illumination for area searches, the SeaLife Sea Dragon Mini throws 600 lumens of light from a small, but very rugged, package. At the 2014 SHOT Show, SeaLife of Moorestown, NJ announced their new Sea Dragon Mini 600 tactical flashlight. Known for their underwater photographic equipment, SeaLife aims to bring the same high-quality engineering standards … [Read more...]
XADS Ballistic Light Shield
The SHOT Show produced some interesting new products for the law enforcement community, and the Xtreme Alternative Defense Systems (XADS) Light Shield was one of those items. XADS is based out of Anderson, Indiana, and has been producing life-saving less lethal and anti-material directed energy weapons since 2002. XADS has two retired Lt. Generals and a retired Indiana SWAT … [Read more...]
Identifying the Barricaded Subject
The National Tactical Officer’s Association National Conference has concluded in Kansas City. One of the courses I was able to attend was a 4-hour session covering lessons learned on barricaded subject calls. Although tailored for tactical officers, the training brings light to difficult situations faced by patrol officers as well. This will be the first in a … [Read more...]
Blackhawk Legacy L-6V Flashlight Review
Blackhawk has produced another high output flashlight to their family of quality tactical flashlights. The Legacy L-6V flashlight is the newest addition to Blackhawk’s Night-Ops line of illumination tools. I happened to be in the market for a new flashlight recently and purchased the Legacy for available features and its incredible brightness. This is my Blackhawk Legacy … [Read more...]