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Police Handgun Trade-Ins & Used Law Enforcement Pistols, What To Know Before Buying
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Viridian Gun Cam Vital Evidence In Conviction For Assault On Texas Officer
The WMC provided the critical evidence in the case by showing the defendant pointing a sawed-off shotgun at Vernon Police Corporal T.J. Session during an exchange of gunfire.
Blue Force Gear Now Has MARCO Refill Kits Available
Blue Force Gear’s revolutionary Marking and Recognition Chemstick Organization dispenser – MARCO – just got better with the introduction of MARCO Refill Kits.
JP Enterprises Introduces Affordable Rifle Options For Law Enforcement
JP Enterprises is pleased to offer budget-conscious rifle options to bring signature JP quality and reliability within reach of the officers who need it most.
GLOCK Asia Pacific to Supply Pistols to the Singapore Police Force
After extensive testing, the Singapore Police Force has awarded the tender for the purchase of more than 6,000 GLOCK pistols to GLOCK Asia Pacific’s distributor, W.H. Brennan & Co Pte Ltd.
Witmer Public Safety Group Acquires Interstate Arms
Witmer Public Safety Group, the nation’s leading distributor of public safety equipment, is excited to announce their acquisition of Interstate Arms, the nation’s oldest wholesaler of firearms, weapon
BCB International Releases New Helmet Compatible Buttstock At SHOT
A modular helmet buttstock which can be adjusted around any public order/ballistic helmet visor is set to be a hit at this year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas.
Arizona Police Department Implements Viridian Weapon-Mounted Camera ~ VIDEO
Body and dash cameras were not designed to capture officer-involved shootings. However, Viridian WMCs were designed specifically for this purpose.
Greensboro, NC Police Department Chooses Glock as Official Duty Weapon
The list of agencies who put their trust in GLOCK pistols is continuing to grow as local and state agencies trade in their current competitor pistols for the newest generation of GLOCKs.
GLOCK America Wins São Paulo Military Police Solicitation
The Military Police of São Paulo has declared the GLOCK 22 as the winner of its international solicitation. Five thousand service pistols will be provided…
Austin City Council Decide Whether to Ban Police Trade-ins
The resolution has a good chance of passing. Costing the citizens of Austin thousands of dollars or putting police lives at risk by forcing them to use outdated and worn down guns.
US Law Enforcement Agencies Make the Switch to GLOCK Pistols
During the first quarter of 2018, GLOCK was pleased to welcome over a dozen new agencies making the switch from competitor pistols…
The Armored Group Intros Terrier LT-79 Tactical Vehicle
The Terrier LT-79 Tactical Vehicle offers unparalleled tactical mobility and survivability to armored vehicle end-users worldwide, in any climate or setting.
Safariland Debuts Model 557 Open-Top Concealment Holster
Made specifically to accommodate light-bearing handguns, this holster boasts a two-in-one design..
Barney’s Police Supplies Adds Battle Rifle Company
Barney’s Police Supplies has added Battle Rifle Company as part of the company’s lineup of rifles for law enforcement and government agencies.
Rockport Police Department Chooses Battle Rifle Company
The Rockport Police Department is upgrading its firearm inventory with an order of six BR4 Cutlass Rifles from Battle Rifle Company.
. 40 S&W : Is It Still A Good Ammunition Round?
Gun writer, David lays out the case why . 40 Smith & Wesson ( aka 40 S&W ) ammunition is still a go-to caliber for law enforcement and self defense.
Baker Ballistics, AAS Announce First Man-Carriable NIJ Ballistic Shield
Baker Ballistics and Advanced Accuracy Solutions represent over 200 years of combined ballistic shield design and weapon handling experience.
Battle Rifle Company Selected by Venus PD
Battle Rifle Company is proud to announce it has delivered the first 2 out of 10 rifles to the Venus Texas Police Department that were ordered to the department’s specifications.
Personal Defense Weapon for Everyday Police Carry
Officer Jim Pope makes the case why a compact personal defense weapon should be come standard issue and everyday carry for police officers in the USA.
FBI Picks Glock as it’s Next Go To Gun
After much testing, debating, hand-wringing, and all the rest that invariably goes along with major government contracts, the FBI has settled on the Glock pistol for issue to Special Agents
Leupold LCO Selected by Denver SWAT
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., is pleased to announce that the company’s new Leupold Carbine Optic (LCO) has been selected by the Denver Police Department’s SWAT Team as the unit’s CQB optic.
Cop Body Cameras Work One Way Only
The presence of cop body cameras also have the potential for stopping good, friendly police from cutting you slack, letting you slide for minor infractions, and letting you off with warnings…
SRM Arms Unveils New Ringfire Less-Lethal Ammunition Platform
The Ringfire Less-Lethal platform is designed specifically to eliminate accidental discharges of lethal ammunition in a designated less-lethal shotgun…
West Virginia Politicians Want to Ban Night Vision Equipment
Remember, this is not about hunting or poaching. Because hunting at night is already illegal. They don’t need an extra section in the law. This is about denying you modern defensive technology…
2nd System Check, The Fallacy of Shared Guns
The Art of War teaches us to rely, not on the calculated likelihood of the enemy’s coming or not, but on our own readiness to receive him, no matter what he does…
Lenco Bearcat Armored Vehicle, Critical Role in Stockton, California Armed Robbery
During the hour long pursuit and constant rolling gun battle, the subjects fired four rounds at the Bearcat with a common AK-47 rifle…
Lenco Armored Vehicles introduces the BearCat Tactical SUV
Lenco has designed the BearCat SUV to meet the need within Law Enforcement for a more inconspicuous armored vehicle in VIP and diplomatic protection…
Safariland Selected as Supplier for US Air Force Security Forces, $17.7M Contract
Air Force Security Forces to use Safariland Group batons, holsters and body armor…
The Police Marksmans July/August 2014, Issue Now Available Online
This issue’s of The Police Marksmans “Bullseye” section focuses on long guns with reviews of three AR style rifles…