Don Alwes

Video: Selecting a sling for your patrol rifle

Choosing between a one-point, two-point, and three-point sling is not a fashion decision. In this video tactical tip, Don Alwes of NTOA explains that selecting a sling for your patrol rifle should be based on what your tactical parameters of operation are most likely to be.

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About the author

Don Alwes is a trainer and consultant with 24 years of law enforcement experience. He is a lead instructor for the National Tactical Officers Association in the areas of school and workplace violence and active shooter response. For 15 years, Don has served as an adjunct instructor for Kentucky's Department of Criminal Justice Training. He has instructed law enforcement personnel in active shooter response/rapid deployment, terrorism, homeland security, school and workplace violence, firearms, tactics, vulnerability assessment, and executive development. As a team leader, Don supervised and performed anti-terrorism assessments. He has served as a subject matter expert for projects sponsored by the National Institute of Justice and other agencies.