Maelstrom Tactical is a company dedicated to providing duty related uniform items. One of their most popular items are the TAC FORCE 8" Boots. Designed specifically for law enforcement and other first responders, the TAC FORCE 8" boots combine leather and nylon materials with reinforced support and YKK zippers. The TAC FORCE 8" boots provide users a pair of duty boots that are … [Read more...]
Ruger LC380 Review
The Ruger LC380 (Light Carry) handgun is chambered in .380ACP and is made for deep concealment or pocket carry, as is its predecessor, the Ruger LC9 in 9x19mm (introduced in 2011). A side-by-side comparison shows the two, the LC9 and the LC380, to be identical. From the accompanying insert to the owner’s manual: “...the Ruger LC380 has the same basic operational characteristics … [Read more...]
Blackhawk Legacy L-6V Flashlight Review
Blackhawk has produced another high output flashlight to their family of quality tactical flashlights. The Legacy L-6V flashlight is the newest addition to Blackhawk’s Night-Ops line of illumination tools. I happened to be in the market for a new flashlight recently and purchased the Legacy for available features and its incredible brightness. This is my Blackhawk Legacy … [Read more...]
Streamlight Strion LED HL Review
Everybody working the road needs a good flashlight - even the officers on day watch. I've always said that having a small flashlight on your belt is critical for ensuring that you always have a light no matter where you are, and that you have a backup to the larger light you might normally hop out of your car with at night. The Streamlight Strion LED HL is a great … [Read more...]
TKL Outdoors Diamond Black Rifle Case Review
Storing and transporting a rifle is an important aspect of a police department’s overall firearms program, yet it is often addressed as an afterthought by many agencies. When a department spends thousands of dollars for a rifle, optic and accessories, it only makes sense to protect that investment with something more than a cheap padded case bought at the local discount … [Read more...]
Colt LE6940P Review – The Next Generation AR-15
The Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR), as the AR-15 semiautomatic rifle is now identified, is the most popular rifle in the United States. In its original configuration as the M16 with semi- and full-auto capability, it is now the longest serving rifle in our armed forces. In military use, it has undergone, and continues to undergo, refinements as dictated by battlefield … [Read more...]
Streamlight Stinger DS LED HP Review
Looking for a handheld flashlight that can reach out across a backyard and illuminate a suspect? Want to keep it affordable and compatible with your existing charging system? Take a look at the Streamlight Stinger DS LED HP. I know the name is cumbersome, but the flashlight it much handier. Touting features that include 350 lumens of total light output and 56,000 candela, … [Read more...]
iRobot 110 First Look Review
A couple of months ago I got the chance to review the iRobot 110 FirstLook robot. (Ed. note: Yes, this is the same iRobot company that builds the Roomba.) Bruce Archambault, the Army Business Manager for iRobot, was in the area and good enough to bring a couple of options to our police department for testing and evaluation. Although he also brought some larger options, … [Read more...]
Streamlight Night Com UV Flashlight Review
The new Streamlight Night Com UV is a specialty light for law enforcement that incorporates six UV emitting LED lights into a white light flashlight. The UV lights allow a police or security officer to verify the authenticity of a driver’s license, bank card, currency or other document. The flashlight is about the same length as the company’s Strion flashlight, meaning it … [Read more...]
Walther PPQ M2 Review: Excellent Handgun On- or Off-Duty
If the new polymer frame Walther PPQ M2 (Police Pistol Quick Defense) looks familiar, it should. Its form, fit, function and finish is an outgrowth from the Walther P99. The PPQ M2 differs from the modern PP in trigger function in that, after the chamber is loaded, it has a “constant trigger pull” (Walther’s terminology). Translated, this means its striker is fully cocked. … [Read more...]