Remington Arms announced a new shotgun that feeds from detachable magazines. Called the Remington Model 870 DM, the scattergun combines the company's traditional pump action with the speed of a box magazine. The Remington 870 is one of the most iconic shotguns in American history. It continues to enjoy success today - roughly 70 years after it was first released … [Read more...]
Nightforce NX8 1-8×24 Riflescope [Updated]
Nightforce Optics announced the introduction of its new NX8 1-8x24 riflescope. The 1-8x24 riflescope is part of the company's NX8 rifle scope series. The series offers a range of scopes including a 2.5-20x50 and a 4-32x50. This scope line will cover the majority of the magnification needs that shooters and hunters need. In this article, I take a look at the Nightforce NX8 … [Read more...]
Remington’s New 1911 R1 Ultralight Commander
Remington Arms announced the release of its new 1911 R1 Ultralight Commander its new 1911 R1 Ultralight Commander in the weeks leading up to SHOT Show 2018. The new 1911 from Remington boasts a lightweight 7.5 ounce frame, bringing an overall reduction of just under 10-ounces in total weight from standard 1911 pistols. In addition, the Ultralight Commander will boast several … [Read more...]
MantisX Firearms Training System Review [Updated]
Looking for a way to vastly improve your firearms training - either as an officer or as a department? You will be very interested in this MantisX Firearms Training System review. It is a potential game-changer for both live-fire training and dry fire training. Mantis is a new firearm accessory company based out of the Chicago suburb of Oswego, Illinois. The Mantis website … [Read more...]
Pike Trail Pocket Blanket Review
Recently, I tested the Pike Trail Pocket Blanket to evaluate its usefulness as both an emergency blanket for an urban police officer and as a survival tool for rural officers. It appeared small enough and potentially beneficial for a bail out bag. This may not seem like the usual gear and accessory selection for BlueSheepdog, but when I saw the Pocket Blanket I immediately … [Read more...]
SOG Terminus Arrives: New Police Duty Folder
SOG has become a popular brand for duty and off-duty knives, with perhaps their most popular knife being the SEAL Pup and SEAL Pup Elite knives. For 2017 SOG has issued over a half-dozen new knives, but the one that has caught our eye is the new Terminus. The new SOG Terminus combines excellent craftsmanship with quality materials for a price most can afford. Though I've … [Read more...]
Ruger Releases AR-556 MPR
Sturm, Ruger & Co. just released its new AR-556 MPR (Multi-Purpose Rifle). Capitalizing on the good reviews and success of the original Ruger AR-556, the MPR version is tailored designed for regular or professional shooters who prefer much more versatility than the basic shooting platform of the original. The new Ruger AR-556 MPR comes with an impressive addition of … [Read more...]
Aimpoint Comp M5: Amazing New Red Dot Optic
Aimpoint continues to expand its already impressive line of red dot reflexive optics with the new Comp M5. Officially released on September 12th, 2017 the company had allowed a few tester optics to slip into the field prior to the official release. The new Comp M5 offers several of the features that have enshrined Aimpoint as a world leader in reflexive optics … [Read more...]
Remington’s New Model 870 TAC 14 Shotgun
Remington released a new version of the venerable Model 870 shotgun. The TAC-14 version of the Model 870 is specifically designed for close-quarters engagements, where space for maneuverability may be limited or compromised. As the name implies, the TAC-14 seems to be purpose-built for law enforcement SWAT or specialized entry teams, however there are additional uses for … [Read more...]
Action Target Law Enforcement Training Camp
Action Target, Inc. is best known for producing outstanding indoor firearms ranges and individual targets from simple paper to rifle-grade steel. However, for the last 20 years, Action Target has taken its products to the next level by offering high-caliber firearms to the law enforcement and military community. The Action Target Law Enforcement Training Camp (LETC) is … [Read more...]