Advanced Ballistic Concepts announced their innovative new SKYNET anti-drone round at SHOT Show this year. This is not the SKYNET made infamous by the Terminator movie series, though I believe the naming is more than by chance. The new round is a collaboration of the company's SKYNET and Center-Shot Technology, and is designed to down a drone that could be interfering with … [Read more...]
The Threat of Drones to Law Enforcement
Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) may have only come into the common lexicon in the last few years, but they are rapidly becoming a major concern for the public and law enforcement. Previously, the idea of drones was left to science-fiction movies, but the potential uses of a drone have expanded well beyond the mysterious as released military videos have proven the … [Read more...]
Kriss Vector Gen II in 9mm
KRISS introduced the new Vector Gen II at SHOT Show this year. Chambered in the very popular 9mm cartridge, and designed to use Glock magazines, the new Gen II Vector is the next step in one of the most innovative firearms to enter the market in recent history. There are several options for the KRISS Vector Gen II, ranging from a pistol to carbine. The Vector Gen II 9mm … [Read more...]
Car Stop Shooting Video: Deadly Threats Come Quickly!
On December 22, 2015 Officer Samuel Hodge stopped motorist, Charles Reynolds in Ludlow, Kentucky. The incident went from a standard traffic stop to a deadly force encounter in a matter of seconds. This article will look at the video and hopefully provide officers some sound advice on how to navigate a similar circumstance and come out victorious. BlueSheepDog is … [Read more...]
New Safariland GLS 575 IWB Holster
Safariland has just announced the release of their new GLS Pro-Fit Model 575 Inside-the-waistband (IWB) holster. This new addition to the GLS Pro-Fit series of holsters will surely be a welcomed one, especially for CCW permit holders who often prefer the most concealed method of carrying their handguns. At the 2015 SHOT Show Safariland introduced the GLS Pro-Fit Model … [Read more...]
U.S. Secret Service Seeks New Rifles
The United States Secret Service (USSS) has released a Special Bidding Notice on the U.S. Government's Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpp) website for a new service rifle. This bid request is for AR-15 rifles that can upgrade the Federal Agency responsible for protecting the President, and Vice President, as well as investigating counterfeiting crimes against U.S. … [Read more...]