Have you checked your department's armory lately? If not, you had better convince the people in charge to start stocking up like a modern-day Prepper! How many hollow point duty rounds do you have? If you think you have enough, you might want to think again! Those agencies caught by surprise when the civilian ammunition market was choked dry during the height of the Iraq and … [Read more...]
CRKT Triumph Folding Knife
Note - Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) discontinued the Triumph folding knife. All of the following information is left in place as a reference for collectors and anyone else that has an interest in the knife. The company does offer another knife called the Triumph N.E.C.K. which is a fixed blade designed to be carried around the neck. We may have a review of the new … [Read more...]
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Chooses Sig Sauer P320
Sig Sauer has just announced the Oklahoma Highway Patrol has selected the full size Sig Sauer P320, chambered in 9mm, as their new standard issue sidearm. Prior to this selection most OHP Troopers were carrying the Glock 17, with a few Troopers carrying personally bought but authorized for carry Smith & Wesson M&P pistols, both in 9mm. Sig Sauer is far from new to … [Read more...]
Ruger SR-556 Take-Down Rifle
Ruger Firearms has just announced the introduction of the SR-556 Take-Down AR-15 rifle. Expanding upon the innovative technology that brought the [easyazon_link identifier="B00JJK5JBW" locale="US" tag="bluesheecom-20"]Ruger 10/22 Take-Down[/easyazon_link] rifle in 2012, the Ruger SR-556 Take-Down will offer shooters the same incredible adaptability on an AR-15 platform. The … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Limits K-9 Sniffs at Stops
Information presented in this article is for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice. You should consult with your department's legal counsel before doing anything. The United States Supreme Court has ruled on another use of K-9 units at traffic stops that will have significant impact on the way law enforcement can use this vital tool in the detection and … [Read more...]
United States v. Webster – Patrol Car Confessions
Information presented in this article is for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice. You should consult with your department's legal team prior to taking any actions. We've all been there before. You're investigating a suspected crime, and to help control the scene you place a suspect in the back of your patrol car. The thug is a tough guy at the scene and isn't … [Read more...]