Firearms
More than just secure storage, the Traka weapons locker charges, tracks and reports on your critical equipment — ensuring officers have what they need, when they need it, with no surprises
The myth that nine-pellet loads are better than eight still lingers — but one round is almost always a flyer. Here’s how one missing pellet can save lives
A fusion of red dot precision and thermal vision offers sight where there was none
Red dots: Helping shooters build a repeatable process which leads to predictable results
A recently arrested shoplifter gave detectives a tip to their main suspect: a convicted felon who wanted to sell the items for drugs
Firearms designed specifically to meet or exceed law enforcement standards are known for their reliability
An accurate weapon helps officers shoot their best, reducing the chance that an officer will hit an unintended target
Motivation, practice and an accurate weapon are key
The police agency will transition from its current Sig Sauer P320 pistol to a Glock model in 2023
An informant wore video and audio recording devices to meet the deputy with a plan to buy $3,000 worth of illegal guns used in crimes
Prior to the change, school resource officers stored their long-range rifles in their vehicles, which are parked in school lots during the day
Measure 114 would require a permit from law enforcement, safety training and a background check before a gun purchase
The suspect was mortally wounded after officers asked him to drop his weapon as they responded to a call about a large fight in progress
With “11 people dying by gunfire in the past 7 days,” a rapid response systems needs to be in place said Detroit Police Chief James White
“They’re going after the people who have guns, who are shooting other people,” Police Chief Chuck Lovell said
The guns pawned by Leonardo Carbo, 30, included an Armalite AR-15 rifle and were service weapons provided to him by the Hialeah Gardens Police Department
Mayor Jim Kenney had signed an executive order banning guns following the fatal shooting of a Parks and Recreation employee last month
The suspect will be charged with numerous weapons violations, felony domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon
LE can take the techniques competitive shooters use to be fast, accurate and efficient and then apply those techniques to our operational environment
One of the suspects tried to escape by scrambling through an interview room ceiling
“Nothing good can come from a gun loaded with more than two dozen rounds of ammunition,” officials said
A gun owner can provide police with two spent casings, which could help locate a weapon if it’s used in a crime
A recent incident where a prisoner slipped her cuffs and shot an AR-15 from inside a cruiser is a critical reminder of some basic safety tactics for LEOs
On-duty officers at the state fair will still be allowed to carry and display their firearms
The department will create policies and procedures to ensure the equipment is only used during an active shooter event or emergency situation
The man had been shot through an artery in an arm, which was spurting blood
“To the would-be criminals out there viewing right now, know Albi’s coming, and if you’re going to carry a gun on campus, she’ll find you, and we will arrest you,” Sheriff Billy Woods said
“Let me be very clear: You are not coming into my schools and killing our children,” Sheriff Wayne Ivey said
“You’re not going to lose your arm,” officers say to the man who was shot in the shoulder
The safes where the AR-15s will be kept will also hold ammunition and breaching tools for barricaded doors
It would prohibit a person from receiving a license to carry a firearm if there’s reliable or credible risk of public safety
Consider the dangers you may be overlooking when you take your duty weapons home and take steps to reduce your risk
The FN 509 MRD-LE is everything a duty handgun should be: reliable, accurate and easy to shoot well
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