A serious safety issue may develop if you are carrying an HK USP .45 ACP pistol using the Surefire DG-19 grip switch according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. In a safety warning bulletin issued by the LASD, the Weapon Training Unit described a situation where older versions of the DG-19 switch can cause the magazine to drop from the gun by activating the … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Armorer’s Certification Course
If you are like me, getting into training classes always seems like a minor miracle. By the time you find the class you want, and then get your chain of command to approve it, the class is either fully booked or already finished. Armorer's schools seem to be the toughest of the bunch because of costs, time, and demand from other officers/agencies. The American … [Read more...]
Apex DCAEK M&P Trigger Kit Approved
The Smith & Wesson M&P pistol is becoming a more frequent sight on the hips of police officers throughout the US. As it becomes more popular, more gadgets and upgrades are introduced for it. One of the complaints that some officers have about the M&P series is the trigger is "mushy." While I have no complaints about the trigger on my personally-owned … [Read more...]
New Firearm Site: Guns Holsters and Gear
Based on several conversations I have had with some of my readers here and some people in the firearms industry, I have started a new firearms and gear site at GunsHolstersAndGear.com. The new web site will focus on, that's right, Guns Holsters and Gear. There will also be general shooting information, self defense articles, and Second Amendment issues. I hope that … [Read more...]
In The Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob
In the Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob was a phenomenal book written by police training expert Massad Ayoob. Although the book is now out of print, the tome still holds many valuable lessons. Ayoob wrote this book as an introduction to the defensive use of firearms way back in 1980. Ayoob discusses the legal implications and practical aspects of owning and using a firearm … [Read more...]
Introduce Your Shotgun to the TASER XREP
Currently, there are (among others) two trends in law enforcement: the widespread deployment of X2 and X26 TASERs, and replacing shotguns with AR-15 style rifles. The folks at TASER International, Inc. saw an opportunity in these two trends and have developed the TASER XREP. What is the XREP? XREP stands for eXtended Range Electronic Projectile. In a nutshell, the XREP … [Read more...]
Spotting An Armed Subject
An unfortunate truth about police work is there are evil people out there who would like to kill us, simply because we are cops. Given the opportunity, some of them will try. So, we need to take every opportunity to spot danger before it is too late. One of the more useful skills an officer can develop is learning how to spot someone carrying a firearm. Several agencies, … [Read more...]