Firearms
Springfield Armory updates the lightweight Commander with an optic-ready slide, a railed frame and modern refinements — does it live up to the legacy?
Meet Clint Achziger, a Santa Ana Police Department sergeant with over three decades of firearms training experience
After thousands of former police firearms were linked to crimes, the ATF warns law enforcement to reconsider resale policies. Should departments mandate destruction instead?
Shotspotter, license plate readers and doorbell cameras are all in the conversation
Attendees naturally are drawn to the tens of thousands of firearms on display, but SHOT Show offers so much more
Arthur C. Clarke said that any sufficiently advanced technology appears to be magic. I saw magic at some booths
Checking out Federal Premium’s 30 Super Carry, Pepperball’s new launcher and projectile, and Swampfox Sentinel’s duty-grade micro reflex sight
The LAPD’s new duty gun was confirmed in August after “extensive” trials, the company said
Take a walk with us through some of the exhibits on display at SHOT Show’s famous Industry Day at the Range
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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
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
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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
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