G-2 Research of Winder, Georgia has announced the delivery of their new Civic Duty self-defense round. We first got introduced to G-2 Research at SHOT Show. From what we saw, the G-2 Research ammunition offered a very interesting bullet design, that if it performed as advertised, could be one of the most impressive self-defense rounds on the market today. The new Civic Duty … [Read more...]
Shooting at Fleeing Vehicles: Mullenix v. Luna
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. The United States Supreme Court (USSC) has recently made a ruling on the legality of police officers shooting at suspects fleeing in motor vehicles. The case is Mullenix … [Read more...]
FN SPR Series – Police Sniper Rifles
Fabrique Nationale Herstal (FNH) is one of the most famous and successful firearm manufacturers in the world. FNH rifles and machine guns have been used by dozens of countries on nearly every continent. Always having a very close relationship to the militaries of those countries, FNH has also been making bigger strides to gain an audience with the police forces as well. In the … [Read more...]
Wilson Combat “Compact Carry” 9mm
Wilson Combat has just announced the release of their "Compact Carry" CQB 9mm pistol. Based upon the time-honored 1911 design, the Compact Carry was specifically designed to meet the exacting height and weight requirements for the Compact Carry Pistol (CCP) division of IDPA. The Wilson Combat Compact Carry meets that goal, and more. This is a serious pistol for serious … [Read more...]
New Sierra Bullets for SIG Sauer
Sig Sauer entered into the ammunition market a few years ago, under the brand name of Elite Performance Ammunition. Sig Sauer has now partnered with famed bullet maker Sierra, to introduce a new line of Elite Performance Ammunition using Sierra V-Crown bullets. This announcement adds incredible weight to Sig Sauer's move into the ammunition market, and I am very interested in … [Read more...]
Moore v. Pederson – Warrantless Arrests Inside the Home
The information presented in this article is for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice. You should consult with your department's legal counsel prior to taking any action. On September 16, 2015 the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decided the case of Moore v. Pederson. The case involves the warrantless entry into a private residence to arrest an offender … [Read more...]