Firearms Training
Agencies that undertrain with the 12-gauge are overlooking one of law enforcement’s most powerful and versatile defensive tools
Nearly half of respondents identified threats beyond typical handgun range as a limitation, while many pointed to optics, patrol rifles and additional training as ways to improve capability
Meet Clint Achziger, a Santa Ana Police Department sergeant with over three decades of firearms training experience
From the shotgun era to modern patrol rifles, one veteran officer explains why rifles improve accuracy, officer safety and community protection — and why proficiency must be a nonnegotiable part of patrol duty
Combining realistic firearm handling, laser feedback and performance analytics, the Mantis TitanX helps officers build handgun skills between range sessions
Most duty weapons are sufficient for everyday policing; the bigger question is whether agencies are prepared for the incidents that fall outside the average day on patrol
This practical 10-point self-assessment helps agencies determine whether their firearms setup is equipped for the realities police officers face in the field
A lifesaving response offers lasting lessons on handgun reloads, movement and performing under the pressures of a real-world gunfight
If your handgun is hungry, your response should be automatic: feed it and get back to work; here’s how to build reload skills that stand up to stress
How Action Target’s SmartRange AXIS helps agencies simplify range operations
From capacity and deployment speed to access to backup weapons, Police1 wants to hear how officers view their current firearms setup and where they see room for improvement
What began as a custom target system for a local police department has grown into a global provider of integrated shooting range solutions
As suppressor concerns drive interest in jacketed frangible rounds, instructors need to separate marketing claims from real-world performance and limitations
The UNIT9 Compact matches the realism of conversion kit training systems, without the high ammo costs, safety risks and supply chain headaches presented by cartridge-based systems
Dry practice may lack excitement, but it remains one of the most effective ways for officers to build and sustain critical firearm skills
The Grand Blanc Township board approved a motion to purchase 50 Glock Gen 6 9MM handguns with sights, along with new holsters and other equipment for $48,256.50
At SHOT Show 2026, InVeris celebrated its 100-year heritage with the strategic spinoff of Caswell Live Fire and a new era of training solutions
The department spent $1.17 million on the new handguns and holsters, replacing a discontinued Sig model they had used for over a decade
Leon Reha’s evidence-informed approach cuts through decades of debate to examine how vision, human performance and training realities shape modern pistol shooting
Real coaching means knowing why shooters miss and how to help them hit fast
Modern simulation builds the communication and decision-making skills today’s complex calls demand
‘Set goals and keep pushing': La. SRO becomes first woman to earn agency’s expert marksmanship badge
“I’m protecting people’s children every day,” St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Kiley Krull said. “If anything ever happened, I want to know I can protect them”
A strong, consistent grip shapes accuracy, control and confidence — and it remains critical even as trigger skills evolve or injuries set in
How changing threats and new technology have reshaped how officers prepare for real-world encounters
The U.S. Secret Service is using new robotic targets to help agents train for fast-moving, unpredictable situations they may face in the field
A six-step roadmap to make police training realistic, frequent and accountable
How T4E helps officers train more frequently, with realistic platforms that fit tight budgets
As the Weld County Sheriff’s deputies were no longer on the firing line and securing their gear, one deputy discharged their firearm, injuring themselves and another deputy
From force-on-force drills to brain science, Police Training Week delivers strategies that help agencies reduce risk, improve performance and save lives
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