Firearms Week examines whether officers are carrying what they need for the threats they may face today. The series looks beyond training and tactics to explore real-world risks, equipment limits and agency decisions around capacity, reloads, distance, deployment speed and control when every second counts.
From capacity and deployment speed to access to backup weapons, Police1 wants to hear how officers view their current firearms setup and where they see room for improvement.
ARE OFFICERS EQUIPPED FOR TOMORROW’S THREATS?
From the shotgun era to modern patrol rifles, one veteran officer explains why rifles improve accuracy, officer safety and community protection — and why proficiency must be a nonnegotiable part of patrol duty
THE FUTURE OF FIREARMS TRAINING
Dry practice may lack excitement, but it remains one of the most effective ways for officers to build and sustain critical firearm skills
Incorporate the eye-head-gun technique to boost your precision and avoid over-travel
Your shooting stance is the foundation of marksmanship. Learn how the right gear, dry fire systems and fitness tools can help you stabilize your platform and improve performance
Police officers know that a person will never get good at any physical skill without the right training, and that includes the operation of a firearm
Transform your dry fire training with gamechanging tools — from trigger-reset mags to VR simulations, these products make practice more engaging, effective and fun
Agencies that undertrain with the 12-gauge are overlooking one of law enforcement’s most powerful and versatile defensive tools
Police1’s 30-day firearms skills challenge
This challenge isn’t a huge time commitment, but you will see big improvements in your skills and mindset. Are you ready? Let’s get to work!
ADDITIONAL FIREARMS NEWS & INSIGHTS
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
As suppressor concerns drive interest in jacketed frangible rounds, instructors need to separate marketing claims from real-world performance and limitations
Searching through an optic can sharpen precision but may narrow awareness, delaying threat detection and increasing risk during dynamic room entries
Noise-induced hearing loss is widespread, permanent and costly. Here’s why suppressed rifles are emerging as a practical safety solution for agencies
Authorities recovered 32 firearms, 12 high-capacity magazines and 200 rounds of ammunition during the operation
Michael Black jammed the gun with his hand and other bystanders put the shooter in a chokehold, subduing the suspect before he died from a self-inflicted gunshot, authorities said
The Grand Blanc Township board approved a motion to purchase 50 Glock Gen 6 9MM handguns with sights, along with new holsters and other equipment for $48,256.50