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A properly maintained patrol rifle with good magazines and quality ammunition will rarely malfunction, which is exactly why you should set up malfunctions in training
Every time you pull that trigger with less than total focus, you’re not just missing the mark — you’re potentially reinforcing bad habits
Go from purchase to proficiency with Staccato pistols
I found three products for you that really shifted my perspective
Clarity, long battery life, brightness adjustments and platform-specific mount elevate accuracy and make the transition easier
In 2021 there were over 1,000 gun-related homicides in the county that includes Chicago, 121 more than the previous record
Affordable, quality tactical eyewear is now available in retail stores from the deserts of California to the streets of New York
Walther Defense Division provides a unique platform, custom ergonomics and transition training for a more comprehensive red dot system experience
“Ghost guns are being used to commit crimes in Denver and we are trying to get ahead of that curve,” a city official said
Why words matter when we describe the incident
The court rules on a warrantless seizure of a man’s firearms after he was taken for a mental health evaluation
From holsters to mounting tools, plus the all-important training, here’s a wish list of everything you need to equip your firearm with red dot sights
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
“Every film/TV set that uses guns, fake or otherwise, should have a police officer on set, hired by the production, to specifically monitor weapons safety,” the actor tweeted
NYPD has used 12-pound trigger pulls for several decades
“There was, at minimum, complacency on the set,” said Sheriff Adan Mendoza
How San Mateo County is rolling out the latest tools and training for success
A human factors scientist discusses device design, holster placement and training considerations
Officers found several ghost guns “in various stages of manufacturing,” plus two 3D printers, a drill press and ammunition
Instructors who claim accurate shots at 25 yards or more is too high of a standard for their officers are leaving their students with the curse of low expectations
During the first half of this year, the department confiscated 863 ghost guns
Maintain your sight alignment in any environment with Trijicon’s Bright & Tough Tritium sights
Your duty weapon and backup weapons should be as familiar in your hands as your favorite coffee cup
Currently, LASD doesn’t consider pointing a gun to be a use of force, so there’s no process for reporting those incidents
Researchers recommend agencies examine the adoption of pistols with lower trigger pull weights to mitigate grip strength-related shooting issues
A crime-fighting pilot program will give high-risk individuals $300 a month to stay out of trouble
FN’s 509 MRD-LE went head-to-head against several competitors in a 20,000 round endurance test
Eligible Texans can now carry handguns without a license, either concealed or openly
NYPD has used 12-pound trigger pulls for more than 100 years but will now be issuing guns with five-pound trigger pulls
In 2020, California accounted for 65% of all ghost guns seized by the ATF, according to the district attorney’s office
Officials executed a search warrant at a home and found 337 firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition and high-capacity magazines