The information presented in this article is for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice no actions should be taken based on it. You should consult with your department's legal counsel for guidance. SURPRISE - is probably the most misunderstood component of this entire tactical philosophy. Defined as, "an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing", Surprise … [Read more...]
Mossberg 500 ATI Scorpion Shotgun
Mossberg & Sons presented their new Model 500 ATI Scorpion 12-gauge shotgun at SHOT Show this year. This new shotgun is a pairing of America's most popular shotgun and the advanced accessory components designed by ATI to maximize the effectiveness of the shotgun. Just a couple of years ago the Mossberg 500 outsold the Remington 870 in total numbers since production … [Read more...]
Speed, Surprise, and Violence of Action – Part I
Ever heard the saying, "SPEED, SURPRISE AND VIOLENCE OF ACTION"? If you've been in American law enforcement for more than a couple of years there's a good chance you've heard this concept at least once. The terminology has been widely used within American law enforcement SWAT Teams for decades, and in some cases has spread out to patrol and other police units. … [Read more...]
Safariland’s New HyperX System Ballistic Armor
At the 2016 SHOT Show The Safariland Group juggernaut continued its impressive roll with an amazing announcement of the new HyperX System of ballistic armor. For the first time, a major ballistic armor manufacturer has incorporated the finest features of body armor with the much-needed under shirt. The HyperX System is a game changer, and will likely set a trend among all other … [Read more...]
NEW CZ Shadow 2 Pistol
CZ (Ceska Zbrojovka Uhersky Brod) has announced they will reveal their all new Shadow 2 9mm pistol at the upcoming IWA Outdoor Classics Exhibition in Germany. An upgraded version of the CZ75 SP-01, the Shadow 2 is an upgraded model with some nice design features. The IWA Show is Europe's version of the SHOT Show, just on a much smaller scale. However, many of the European … [Read more...]
Police Executive Research Forum: Misguided Guidelines (UGLY)
The Part I - The Good. However, many of the PERF Guidelines were counter-productive, and are simply catering to the latest media trends in coverage. These applications are covered in Part II - The Bad. This article will cover the most outrageous and misguided Guidelines that PERF presented. They are so bad, their implementation would endanger human lives - both officers … [Read more...]