Attending the police academy can be very expensive for anyone not yet employed by a law enforcement agency. Beyond the tuition costs, recruits often must buy their own firearms, ammunition, uniforms, duty gear and more. To assist academy recruits, Primary Arms announced the new Cadet Program through its Primary Arms Government division. The new program is designed to help … [Read more...]
In Stock Ceramic Rifle Plates
Are you needing in stock ceramic rifle plates? I found some for you. [Update Below] If you've been looking for body armor - especially rifle rated hard armor plates - you know the wait time is 8-16 weeks depending on the company. I guess a communist insurrection will spike demand for such things. However, LA Police Gear currently has ceramic Level III and Level IV hard rifle … [Read more...]
Apex Tactical Backs C.O.P.S.
In an era where killing cops seems to be socially acceptable, Apex Tactical Specialties continues to offer full support for Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and law enforcement officers. Many of you know Apex for the aftermarket trigger kits they make. A lot of you may not know how much financial support they lend to the C.O.P.S. charity. Since November of 2016, Apex … [Read more...]
Possible Body Armor Failure Involved in Death of Houston Police Sergeant
The murder of Sergeant Christopher Brewster rocked the Houston Police Department, but the danger to the department may not be over. According to an internal letter sent out by Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, Sergeant Brewster's body armor may have been penetrated by one or more handgun rounds fired by the suspect. In the letter, Chief Acevedo stated: During the initial … [Read more...]
Spartan Armor Systems – Affordable Plate Carriers & More
We're in the process of updating our recommendations on bail out bags and active shooter kits. This process requires us to survey all of the companies and try to find the best gear for you guys. One of the companies that stood out to us during this process is Spartan Armor Systems. Spartan Armor Systems (SAS) offers hard armor plates and kits for police officers at very … [Read more...]
Patrol Car Emergency Lights Can be a Seizure: U.S. v. Gaines (10th Cir., 2019)
The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has recently made a very interesting ruling on the seizure of a citizen in the 4th Amendment context when police officers turn on their patrol vehicle's emergency lights. In March 2019 the 10th Circuit ruled officers turning on their patrol vehicle emergency lights, and approaching a citizen in full uniform, constituted a … [Read more...]