Firearms
SHOT Show 2025 may be over but you can still get your hands on some of our favorite firearms range bags, training accessories, weapon lights, holsters and tools
How red dot sights have transformed officer-involved shootings, with data revealing training and accuracy trends
Glock has taken the G45 concept and extended it into the Glock 47, a full-size gun that is basically identical to the Glock 17
Tufloc helps keep firearms secure and gear organized so your duty car not only gets you from call to call, but home at the end of every watch
LEO leadership and a close collaboration with police led to one of the most accurate duty guns on the market
A top-quality firearm is just the beginning – discount programs, free training, replacement parts and a loaner pistol set this manufacturer apart
A crisp trigger, reduced recoil and smooth action make range practice a pleasure with this firearm
Most officers have trained exclusively with full-size duty guns, but BUGs are a whole new animal
The district will still employ school resource officers, but they will no longer be allowed to carry firearms on school property
A 22LR firearm is the best investment a person can make
The suspect is accused of pointing the officer’s own gun at him and pulling the trigger
All “red flag” cases will now go straight to the judge instead of through the prosecutor’s office
So far this year, 997 people in Chicago have been shot, compared with 718 last year
The measure would also eliminate the state background check and training that go with the license requirement
A divided panel in San Francisco reinstated a Trump administration order that loosened restrictions on exporting the guns
Staccato handguns are currently issued, authorized or carried by almost 300 departments nationwide to include the LAPD and the Texas Rangers
Biden is also nominating David Chipman, a former federal agent, to be director of the ATF
Smith & Wesson’s M&P Shield EZ is designed for shooters with lower muscle strength, while not compromising on accuracy or firepower
“For 9mm ammo, it used to be $15 for a box of 50 rounds; now it’s $42 per box”
A review found that most of the extreme risk protection orders granted by judges came from cases initiated by police
A gun store refused to sell to the man after he said he was surprised his friends didn’t think he was the Boulder mass shooter
“Firearms of this type, while not illegal to possess, are concerning,” the sheriff’s office said
An app can be used to connect to its Wi-Fi output so that the video can be displayed on a tablet device for a class
The MR920 is based on the Glock 19 in operation, size and shape, while the new “duty role” DR920 is a full-size pistol similar to the Glock 17
Pre-trip planning can help avoid delays that might cause a concealed carrier to miss a flight; here are some conceal carry tips from a LEO’s experience in NYC
It’s time to get officers back on the range to dust off their marksmanship and weapon-handling skills
The LAPD says last year 40% of guns recovered by law enforcement were ‘ghost guns,’ weapons made from kits that don’t require background checks
The full-size Walther PDP is everything and more officers need in a duty weapon
It is critical police firearms trainers evaluate what can be accomplished on the range with limited ammunition
Whether you carry an on-duty backup gun or an off-duty concealed carry firearm, there are hundreds of great choices
President Trump signed an executive order Monday that makes it easier for federal law enforcement officers to qualify for LEOSA and also expands concealed carry rights to federal judges and prosecutors
The 9mm pistol is designed with concealed carry users in mind
The team looks back at some of the hottest new releases of 2020
