Action Target, Inc. is best known for producing outstanding indoor firearms ranges and individual targets from simple paper to rifle-grade steel. However, for the last 20 years, Action Target has taken its products to the next level by offering high-caliber firearms to the law enforcement and military community. The Action Target Law Enforcement Training Camp (LETC) is … [Read more...]
Israeli Bandage Instructional Video
The Israeli bandage is something every police officer should have on his or her active shooter plate carrier and in their bail out bag. It allows the officer to quickly apply a very effective pressure bandage to themselves or to a fellow officer who has been wounded. Israeli bandages are inexpensive, and even if your department does not issue them (they probably … [Read more...]
There I was, minding my own business…
Bluesheepdog has been emphasizing officer safety issues since its inception. Recently articles, videos, and stories from other sources have emphasized the dangerous job law enforcement has especially in the difficult times we live in now. Richard has posted the FBI research findings from interviews with prisoners who have felonious assaulted and killed officers. Videos have … [Read more...]
6 Things That Can Save Your Life
There are six things you can do before going on duty tonight that may save your life. The list is short, but critical to your survival. 1. Commit yourself mentally to survival - This is the most important, so I lead with it. You must mentally commit yourself to survival right now. If you are not mentally prepared for a violent encounter, all the tools in the world will … [Read more...]
Suicide Jumpers: An EDP Police Officers Must Train For
Police officers often respond to calls involving EDPs: Emotionally Disturbed Persons. Some of these EDPs are high on drugs, mentally ill, or severely depressed about some event in their life. Suicidal subjects are one of the types of EDP that we have to deal with. Often times a suicidal subject does not have any real intent to harm themselves; they are just looking for help … [Read more...]
Wear your body armor? Wear your seatbelt!
One of the officers on my shift was injured tonight when another driver decided the best way to merge into traffic was through his cruiser. The officer's cruiser was struck on the driver's side, and the force of the impact caused his car to hit a power pole. Thankfully, he walked away from it with minor injuries and should be back to work in a day or so. His car, I'm afraid, … [Read more...]