If you are like me, getting into training classes always seems like a minor miracle. By the time you find the class you want, and then get your chain of command to approve it, the class is either fully booked or already finished. Armorer's schools seem to be the toughest of the bunch because of costs, time, and demand from other officers/agencies. The American … [Read more...]
Apex DCAEK M&P Trigger Kit Approved
The Smith & Wesson M&P pistol is becoming a more frequent sight on the hips of police officers throughout the US. As it becomes more popular, more gadgets and upgrades are introduced for it. One of the complaints that some officers have about the M&P series is the trigger is "mushy." While I have no complaints about the trigger on my personally-owned … [Read more...]
Taurus Model 380 Revolver [Updated]
When Taurus introduced the new Model 380 back in 2010, I doubt they realized what a hit they would have. In retrospect, it may be easy to understand. This is a .380 ACP revolver in a small frame that could make a great pocket or backup gun - perfect for concealed carry and personal defense. And since you don't see too many 380 revolvers, Taurus seems to have captured most … [Read more...]
Review of the BLACKHAWK! Be-Wharned Knife
I just posted a Blackhawk Be-Wharned knife review at our sister site, GunsHolstersAndGear.com. Knives in law enforcement have been somewhat controversial recently. Frankly, I do not understand why. After all, a knife is a common tool that is carried and used by millions of people in the United States every single day. Why should it be any less useful for a police … [Read more...]
Berghuis v. Thompkins: Supreme Court Clarifies “Right to Remain Silent”
The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) published its opinion in Berghuis v. Thompkins on Tuesday, stating that invoking the right to remain silent requires the suspect to make an actual announcement that he does not want to speak to the police. The right to remain silent is a major portion of the Miranda decision, as is the right to counsel. The court, clarifying the silence … [Read more...]
New Streamlight Strion LED HP
Streamlight announced the new Strion LED HP flashlight at the 2010 SHOT Show. The HP is the next evolution of the Strion flashlight, bringing a much brighter light and strobe function to the compact flashlight. From Streamlight: Streamlight®, a leading provider of lighting equipment for law enforcement, tactical and military professionals, has introduced a high … [Read more...]
Center Mass Patrol Rifle Magazine Pouch
Center Mass, Inc. has an ingenious pouch for AR-15 magazines that attaches to your duty belt behind your pistol mag pouch. The Patrol Rifle Integrated Magazine Pouch ensures you always have an additional rifle mag with you, without the need for strapping anything else to your rifle. Let's face it, mag couplers can get heavy when holding a rifle on a subject for a long … [Read more...]
Unique Gen 4 Glock in .45 GAP for Florida Highway Patrol
The Florida Highway Patrol is purchasing unique Glock pistols that are unavailable, for now, to anyone else, according to Randy Pitts, a Glock sales representative at the 2010 SHOT Show. These new pistols will replace the aging Beretta 96 handguns currently carried by FHP. Recently the Florida Highway Patrol conducted testing for a new duty pistol in Tallahassee, … [Read more...]
Medical Training and Trauma Kits
Ever thought about what you would do if you are shot? Stabbed? Ever considered what you would do if help was a long way off? If you work in a rural area, you may have considered that EMS may take 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or even longer to get to you. If you work in an urban area, those time delays may not seem possible, but they are. Consider the … [Read more...]
Fake ID Fail
Seriously, this has to be the worst fake ID I have ever seen. I don't know who found it, and under what circumstances, but I'm guessing there is a funny story to be told over a cup of coffee. NOTE: When making a fake ID, leave your girl out of the photo. Curiously, this fake ID (FAIL) is actually pretty good if you leave out the photo of the cute couple. … [Read more...]