Warren Wilson

Intel and Hardware

Warren Wilson is a captain, training commander and rangemaster with an Oklahoma metropolitan police department. He is a former SWAT team leader, current firearms instructor and writer. He is certified as a De-Escalation Instructor and Force Science Analyst by the Force Science Institute. Warren has over 3,100 hours of documented training including multiple instructor certifications on firearms, active shooter and OC. He has been a full-time law enforcement officer since 1996.

LATEST ARTICLES

A new magnified optical sight goes the distance

Holosun’s HM3X Magnifier offers versatility, durability and affordability

March 22, 2019 01:31 PM

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Police Training

How police leaders can manage the generation divide

The Gen Ys and millennials of today will be the administrators of tomorrow – we must give them the tools and knowledge to excel

February 07, 2019 12:52 PM

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Feng shui for the patrol vehicle

Having equipment well organized and consistently located in the patrol vehicle allows cops to focus on the important things

February 06, 2019 10:32 AM

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SHOT Show

Review: Why 5.11’s All Missions Pack may be the only backpack you’ll ever need

These backpacks come ready for individualization – they are designed to be anything from a camping backpack, range bag, “go bag,” or even a laptop carrier

January 18, 2019 12:44 PM

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Police Training

Firearms instructors: 3 classroom activities to prepare students for range training

High-quality and interactive classroom activities prepare students for success on the range and can reduce the risk of a firearm mishap or poor shooting decision

November 30, 2018 03:22 PM

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Firearms

Doing double duty: What features to look for in the perfect on/off-duty handgun

The perfect on/off-duty gun would be big enough to serve the needs of a patrol officer on the street, yet still small enough to conceal

August 31, 2018 11:10 AM

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Firearms

Why a J-frame revolver is ideal as a backup/off-duty gun

With a proper holster and a reasonable amount of practice, a J-frame revolver can be drawn with the same speed as a duty gun

August 25, 2018 11:52 PM

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Firearm Accessories

Why cops should seek firearms training outside of law enforcement

Law enforcement agencies tend to suffer from institutional inertia that comes from only conducting firearms training from within the department

July 23, 2018 02:59 PM

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Flashlights

Why two hands are better than one: The advantages of a weapon light

A weapon light allows an officer to use a two-handed grip on their pistol, which is undeniably superior in accuracy and mechanical functioning to the lone grabber option

July 19, 2018 09:50 AM

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Firearm Accessories

Sniper rifle accessories: What you need vs. what you want

Carrying lighter gear means quicker positioning and less fatigue, but how do you choose what to buy, what to bring and what to leave in the car?

July 13, 2018 12:29 AM

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