FNH USA announced the Baltimore County (MD) Police Department adopted the FNS-40 LS pistol as the agency's new duty firearm. The FNS-40 LS is a polymer-framed, striker-fired semiautomatic pistol. The FNS guns are double action and normally have a manual safety. However, the FNS-40 LS does not have a manual safety. It is not known if this was a special build requirement by … [Read more...]
TAVOR Enters US Law Enforcement Service
IWI US announced the Pennsylvania State Capitol Police Department (PSCPD) selected the TAVOR as the department's new patrol rifle. The IWI TAVOR is a compact, bullpup style rifle chambered for the 5.56 NATO cartridge and uses standard AR-15/M-4 magazines. The TAVOR was developed in Israel, and has recently became available in the US market. I believe PSCPD is the first … [Read more...]
Streamlight Strion LED HL Review
Everybody working the road needs a good flashlight - even the officers on day watch. I've always said that having a small flashlight on your belt is critical for ensuring that you always have a light no matter where you are, and that you have a backup to the larger light you might normally hop out of your car with at night. The Streamlight Strion LED HL is a great flashlight … [Read more...]
LASD Adopts M&P 9
Smith & Wesson released a press release this morning saying the company entered a contract with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department to provide the agency with M&P 9 pistols for the next five years. These will replace non-Smith & Wesson handguns, which I believe are the Beretta 92 FS pistols. A member of the Smith & Wesson Forum (not affiliated with the … [Read more...]
.40 S&W Speer Gold Dot Ammo Testing
I've been a fan of the Speer Gold Dot ammunition for many years now. The 155 grain Gold Dot round for the .40 S&W is what I was issued at two different agencies, and I have seen the results of its use in officer-involved shootings. I can't say that it is better than any of the other premium rounds out there, but I believe it is a very good performer. A fellow gun … [Read more...]
Streamlight Stinger DS LED HP Review
Looking for a handheld flashlight that can reach out across a backyard and illuminate a suspect? Want to keep it affordable and compatible with your existing charging system? Take a look at the Streamlight Stinger DS LED HP. I know the name is cumbersome, but the flashlight it much handier. Touting features that include 350 lumens of total light output and 56,000 candela, … [Read more...]
Streamlight Night Com UV Flashlight Review
The new Streamlight Night Com UV is a specialty light for law enforcement that incorporates six UV emitting LED lights into a white light flashlight. The UV lights allow a police or security officer to verify the authenticity of a driver’s license, bank card, currency or other document. The flashlight is about the same length as the company’s Strion flashlight, meaning … [Read more...]
AR-15 Safe Cycle: Dual Purpose Tool
Often the simple tools are the best tools. I think the Safe Cycle could be one of those tools: simple but potentially very useful. The AR-15 is the most popular rifle in law enforcement today. Most departments require officers to keep their rifle ready with a loaded magazine, but an empty chamber. When the officer arrives on a call where the rifle is to be deployed, … [Read more...]
New PROTECH Level IV Armor Plate
PROTECH announced the introduction of a new level IV hard armor plate that conforms to NIJ-06 body armor standards. The new 10"x12" plate runs 7.5 pounds and is a little more than one inch thick. It has a "shooter's cut" allowing for easier shooting while wearing the plate. Level IV plates have to defeat multiple hits from an .30-06 M2 armor piercing round. That round is … [Read more...]
In Car Police Cameras
In car police cameras have radically altered our understanding of officer safety. In the past two decades, the videos coming from squad cars have made a huge impact on how instructors present training in the academy and have made lasting impressions on the psyche of many a rookie and seasoned cop. Before the widespread use of video cameras in police cars, trainers had … [Read more...]