Firearms Training
From trigger-resetting mags to realistic malfunction drills, this year’s SHOT Show delivered must-have innovations
Transform live fire training with real-world scenarios, dynamic analytics and enhanced shooter feedback
Red dot sights offer significant advantages to officers, from improved accuracy and threat focus to faster target acquisition
An officer in Oklahoma participates in patrol rifle in-service training
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This tactic expands your ability to stop a deadly threat
Garden City PD in Georgia chose VirTra so officers could build decision-making skills and marksmanship without worrying about scheduling
Officers focused on the angles and places they needed to be to prepare for future real-life situations
A volunteer was shot and wounded while role-playing in a training scenario
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An efficient draw focused on repeatable economy of motion can do much more than improve your weapon-handling skills, it could save your life
The annual award recognizes a trainer who goes above and beyond to enhance the competence and confidence of the officers they train
A patrol officer primer on daily rifle handling
When officers repeatedly practice drawing their gun without moving their head or feet, what are they likely to do when an offender suddenly produces a weapon at close range?
Answering key questions from attendees during this Police1 learning event
The role of human factors and simulation training
As de-escalation continues its momentum in public discourse and LE curricula, all must remember that the concepts of cover and time apply differently when guns are in the mix
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The mount will work for any steel target system that uses a 2x4 wooden post
QuikTurn 360 and QuikTurn 90 Turning Target Systems can be configured to enhance the live-fire training experience
Clarity, long battery life, brightness adjustments and platform-specific mount elevate accuracy and make the transition easier
Affordable, quality tactical eyewear is now available in retail stores from the deserts of California to the streets of New York
Since 2009, Portland PD has banned firing at moving vehicles except in immediate risk of death or injury
Walther Defense Division provides a unique platform, custom ergonomics and transition training for a more comprehensive red dot system experience
Seek out as much information from vetted sources as you can, but always ensure any technique, tactic or equipment is in compliance with your agency’s policies
Adopting a duty weapon new to law enforcement was a risk that paid off
From door-kicking building searches to downrange information gathering, LPVOs have you covered
NYPD has used 12-pound trigger pulls for several decades
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