Ammunition News & Articles

SHOT Show 2020: New ammunition from Federal and Speer

These brands have introduced a dazzling array of new products for 2020

How to maintain your carry ammo

When carrying a gun daily it’s easy to get caught up in what gun is the best, but we sometimes forget to think about our ammunition

SHOT Show 2020 Preview: New gear and gadgets on display

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Get a glimpse of some of the LE products that will debut at the largest event of its kind in the world

How to inspect your duty ammunition

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The process only takes a few minutes, and it’s cheap insurance

Ballistic gelatin comparisons: Part III

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There's a clear difference between synthetic and organic gelatin that law enforcement needs to understand

Ballistic gelatin comparisons: Part II

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A variety of bullet weights, velocities, pressure levels, styles and designs were represented in the data, to ensure the broadest comparison of the two test mediums

Ballistic gelatin comparisons: Part I

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Is clear, synthetic gelatin an acceptable substitute for FBI-standard, 10% calibrated gelatin?

A legendary name makes a rifle for cops: Geissele Super Duty LE review

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Geissele, a company famous for high-quality firearms accessories, has created an entire rifle

How to buy duty gear (eBook)

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Download this Police1 duty gear buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

Product review: Why you should feed your shotgun Hornady TAP ammunition

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The right ammunition dramatically enhances the performance of this legendary fight stopper

Tech advances on display at SHOT Show 2019

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From improved tech to new tech in familiar clothing, there was plenty that piqued my interest at this year’s SHOT Show

9 cool products from SHOT Show range day

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Attendees get hands-on testing of the latest firearms, ammunition and related accessories at SHOT Show’s Industry Day at the Range

Realistic force-on-force training: Ultimate Training Munitions ammo

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UTM makes a wide variety of live-fire simulation training ammunition

Precision rifle ammo test: 3 best choices

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Here's the average velocity, standard deviation, extreme spread, and the group size of each ammo at 100 yards

What's the deal with pistol heel magazine releases?

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Mike answers the age-old question: What's the point of a magazine release on the heel of a pistol rather than the more usual push button?

The worst military handgun cartridge of the 20th Century?

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You’ll be amazed by the most shocking bit of info about this rather weedy little number

The 'heavy' patrol rifle: Is bigger better?

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The power and reach of a heavier round provides a capability a few of our officers should have

How to properly interpret ballistic gel test results

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There is a lot of misconception out there about ballistic gel

Why bullet size matters in officer-involved shootings

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A shootout that killed multiple FBI agents underscores the need for cops to use bullets that will neutralize an adversary as quickly as possible

The safest place to be in a vehicle ambush attack

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Have a plan, should you come under attack when in a vehicle

9mm vs. .40 caliber: How do the cartridges stack up?

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Smith & Wesson released the .40 S&W, and the new cartridge has gained traction, but the 9mm remains far more commonly used — here are some key differences