In the last several years there has been a palpable change in the image of police officers in the media. A change in opinion, that if left unattended, will fester into a dangerous rift between the public servant and the public. No officer should think that this rift can simply be left alone and will blow over. Every police officer in America needs to recognize their own … [Read more...]
United States v. Fermin – Building a Case on Reasonable Suspicion
The information presented in this article is for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice. You should contact your department's legal counsel for guidance on the topics presented by the author. On November 14, 2014 the U.S. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals decided an appeal to a case involving the reasonable suspicion investigation of officers assigned to a High … [Read more...]
Sellier & Bellot Bonded Ammunition
Sellier & Bellot (S&B) may not be as well-known in the United States for ammunition as home-grown Federal, Remington, or Winchester, but they are much more well-known and respected in Europe where they are headquartered in the Czech Republic. In fact, Sellier & Bellot has been manufacturing small arms ammunition since 1825, and has even been contract … [Read more...]
Streamlight Releases UltraStinger LED
Streamlight Inc. has been one of the most familiar names in law enforcement illumination for decades. This year Streamlight has just announced the release of the UltraStinger LED patrol flashlight. The UltraStinger features the latest in high-powered LED technology, providing an amazingly bright 1,100 lumens and 65,000 candela in a long-distance beam. The UltraStinger … [Read more...]
New HK MR556A1 Competition Model
Heckler & Koch is no stranger to making high quality rifles, and this year the company was continuing to show off their "Competition Model" of the previously released MR556A1. The Competition model was originally debuted at the 2014 SHOT Show, and is now in full production and availability. Though marketed to the 3-gun shooting market, there are features that make the … [Read more...]
CRKT Hootenanny Knife by Ken Onion
The Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) company is one of America's best-known knife makers. With a cadre of professional knife and tool makers on staff, the company has solidified its mark in the market of the edged weapon. One of its newest offerings is the Hootenanny; a very nice folding knife designed by famed knife maker Ken Onion. I've enjoyed knives since my early … [Read more...]