Police Sights and Scopes News & Articles

• Judy Pal on navigating crisis communications in law enforcement

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  "Long gone are the days of don't say anything until we know everything."

• “It’s a tough piece of equipment”: A cop’s review of a miniature reflex sight

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  Trijicon’s rugged closed reflex sight stays secure to the weapon thanks to a unique capstan screw-mounting system

• Karima Holmes on critical challenges facing dispatchers: 'Some 911 centers report they are 50% short on personnel'

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  A discussion of the groundbreaking findings of Carbyne's "Pulse of 9-1-1 State of the Industry Survey" and the state of the emergency communications profession

• Improving law enforcement response to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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  Leigh Anne McKingsley, director of The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability, discusses best practices in officer training

• Trijicon’s RMR HD is a top-tier optic ready to exceed all expectations

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  This innovative open emitter pistol-mounted red dot optic is specifically designed to meet the needs of both law enforcement and the military

• SHOT Show 2023 in the rear-view mirror: A smorgasbord of new products

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  We review tactical communications, concussion protection, RDS, storage solutions and much more

• Top 6 upgrades for duty pistols

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  From pistol mounted red dot sights to magazine extensions, here are some upgrades worth considering

• Holosun introduces Solar Charging Sight built for Smith & Wesson M&P-M2.0 line

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  The SCS-MP2-GR attaches to the gun’s slide and uses a solar charging system with multi-directional light sensors to automatically adjust brightness

• VPO vs DM rifle programs: Know the difference

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  Putting a variable power optic on a patrol rifle does NOT turn a patrol rifle program into a “designated marksman” program

• How Trijicon embraces the Science of Brilliant

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  Trijicon will not put its stamp on anything less than excellence

• Review: XR920 from Shadow Systems

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  Why build a pistol with a shorter barrel, slide and sight radius set on a longer full-size grip frame? Here's why

• Yes, you can have a premium optic that is compact and cost-effective

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  Law enforcement asked for a simple, cost-effective optic that doesn't sacrifice quality and we got it with the Aimpoint Duty RDS

• Spotlight: Steiner-Optics' products focus on reliability, ruggedness and optical clarity

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  In 2009, the company decided to go from a binoculars-only manufacturer to a binoculars and aiming devices manufacturer

• Setting our sights on new products at SHOT Show 2022

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  Arthur C. Clarke said that any sufficiently advanced technology appears to be magic. I saw magic at some booths

• Range day roundup: Reflex sight, cooling body armor, pop-up targets and much more

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  Take a walk with us through some of the exhibits on display at SHOT Show's famous Industry Day at the Range

• One reviewer’s experience with the Acro P-2 red dot sight

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  Clarity, long battery life, brightness adjustments and platform-specific mount elevate accuracy and make the transition easier

• How to buy firearm optics (eBook)

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  For the uninitiated, the variety of available firearms optics can be confusing; this guide can help

• RDS tools of the trade (and maybe the perfect gifts)

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  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

• Be sure of your target and beyond

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  Maintain your sight alignment in any environment with Trijicon’s Bright & Tough Tritium sights

• Spotlight: Holosun Technologies committed to creating optic and laser technologies for LE needs

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  The company saw a need for high quality, feature-packed optical and laser sights for officers who wanted more than what was currently available

• Spotlight: Trijicon delivers dependability, quality and performance to the LE community

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  Learn how Trijicon’s products stand up to the toughest conditions

• Spotlight: Trijicon delivers dependability, quality and performance to the LE community

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  Learn how Trijicon’s products stand up to the toughest conditions

• Review: TACTACAM's spotting scope camera is great for social distancing

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  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

• A tactical evolution in thermal optics: Using darkness to an officer’s advantage

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  This red dot optic from Steiner operates in all lighting scenarios without the need for night vision goggles

• Using thermal imaging technology to keep officers safer

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  Affordable options in FLIR’s thermal imaging monoculars elevate these critical tools from the want list to the need list

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