Based on several conversations I have had with some of my readers here and some people in the firearms industry, I have started a new firearms and gear site at GunsHolstersAndGear.com. The new web site will focus on, that's right, Guns Holsters and Gear. There will also be general shooting information, self defense articles, and Second Amendment issues. I hope that … [Read more...]
Pelican 7060 LED Police Flashlight: 130 Lumens from a Rechargable LED Flashlight Based on LAPD Specs
The Los Angeles Police Department to develop this light. While I have been told that the LAPD specs may have been politically motivated, the fact of the matter is Pelican developed what appears to be a darn good tactical light for police work. The 7060 advertises a brightness of 130 lumens, which is highly impressive. The ubiquitous identifying threats in low light or … [Read more...]
Combat Verbalization: Police Officers Should Train to Verbalize During Combat
An interesting thing happened the other day. I was acting as cover officer on a call regarding a drunk vagrant. In addition to the me and the other officer, two firefighter-EMTs and two paramedics were on scene. The paramedics had already made the decision to involuntarily transport the vagrant to a nearby hospital due to mental and medical reasons. As everyone else was … [Read more...]
Armed Response Book Review: A Comprehensive Guide to Using Firearms for Self Defense
One of the books I got for Christmas this year was Armed Response: A Comprehensive Guide to Using Firearms for Self-Defense. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book. I found the writing style kept my interest and the content was well researched. Armed Response is an excellent book that introduces the reader to the use of firearms in self-defense. The author, David Kenik, does … [Read more...]
Meth Tweakers: Officer Safety Training Tips
Methamphetamine is one of the more dangerous drugs on the street. The manufacture of meth in clandestine labs uses acids, ammonias, and a host of other dangerous chemicals. During the process, things like phosphene gas and yellow phosphorus can be produced with deadly results. It is a nasty process. As dangerous as the meth lab operation is, for most police officers the … [Read more...]
In The Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob
In the Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob was a phenomenal book written by police training expert Massad Ayoob. Although the book is now out of print, the tome still holds many valuable lessons. Ayoob wrote this book as an introduction to the defensive use of firearms way back in 1980. Ayoob discusses the legal implications and practical aspects of owning and using a firearm … [Read more...]
Crime Prevention: Try Incarceration!
Let me rant for a few minutes, if I may. I am tired of the courts not putting and keeping people in prison. I'm not talking about some dirtbag getting off because a police officer made a bad call on a Miranda issue, or should have gotten a search warrant when he didn't. I'm talking about people that are found guilty. How many criminals have you arrested without a prior … [Read more...]
Police Officers Should Carry Guns Off-Duty
I have talked about this before: every police officer should carry at least one firearm off-duty. There are many specific reasons for carrying a handgun when you are not on the job, but they all boil down to one reason: you may need it. There have been plenty of instances where armed, off-duty officers were able to take action to stop a violent crime and defend themselves … [Read more...]
No Guns for Police Officers at Disney World
Disney World appears to have a strict no gun policy. No law-abiding citizen, including an off-duty police officer, is allowed to carry a firearm, concealed or otherwise, to protect their family from violent predators while at Disney World. I searched Disney's web site looking for clarification on this policy, but was unable to locate anything. On non-Disney websites, I … [Read more...]
Locked Doors and Lockdowns: Police Officer’s Response to Active Shooters
Spree killers - more often, but less accurately, called active shooters - are a real threat that police officers train to confront. Active shooter incidents have occurred at shopping malls, office buildings, and other locations, but one of the scariest locations is at a school. Many police departments have trained in, or at least familiarized their officers with, … [Read more...]