Police Firearms News & Articles

• 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

• Everybody wins with law enforcement equipment trade-ins

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  You can be sure your retired weapons wind up in the right hands

• Photo of the Week: Ring of fire

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  Firearms instructor Gene Whisenand fires the new .22 mag from Rock Island Armory at SHOT Show's Industry Day at the Range

• Guns, firearms accessories and training gear to check out at SHOT Show

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  Duty gun cameras, dry fire training, CQB in a box and much more

• Slideshow: The newest firearms, protective equipment and tactical technologies for LE at SHOT Show 2023

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  Check out what got Police1 columnists excited at the largest event of its kind in the world

• 4 products that stood out from the crowd at Shot Show Industry Day at the Range

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  Checking out Snakestaff Systems' keychain-sized tourniquet, a better than ever Fisher Space Pen, the RIA 5.0 USA-made 9mm and Bryna's shoulder-launched less lethal system

• SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range: Here's what's caught our eye so far

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  Check out this drone control center, a locking magazine and a dual-wavelength rifle sight. Plus: 5.11's bag designed to carry all your stuff

• Beretta APX A1: Reporting for duty

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  I would trust my life to this handgun, and I can think of no higher endorsement

• A taste of what's to come: SHOT Show 2023 preview

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  Take a quick trip with us to view some of the newest firearms, gear and gadgets that will be on display at SHOT Show

• How this LAPD officer achieved a perfect score

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  Motivation, practice and an accurate weapon are key

• 6 key reasons why police departments should transition to pistol-mounted red dot sights

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  Red dots: Helping shooters build a repeatable process which leads to predictable results

• Spotlight: Beretta serves up a unique heritage, history and passion for excellence

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  Firearms designed specifically to meet or exceed law enforcement standards are known for their reliability

• Address threats with confidence

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  An accurate weapon helps officers shoot their best, reducing the chance that an officer will hit an unintended target

• Milwaukee PD replaces duty firearms after 3 officers wounded following accidental discharges

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  The police agency will transition from its current Sig Sauer P320 pistol to a Glock model in 2023

• Off-duty LEOs barred from carrying concealed firearms at N.Y. state fair

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  On-duty officers at the state fair will still be allowed to carry and display their firearms

• $2.3M funding OK’d to buy rifles, shields and ammunition for Houston school officers

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  The department will create policies and procedures to ensure the equipment is only used during an active shooter event or emergency situation

• Houston school police chief: Department is not equipped for active shooter response

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  Chief Pedro Lopez said his 200 officers need ballistic shields, rifles and ammunition in order to stop a school shooter

• The FN 509 MRD-LE is worth a serious look

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  The FN 509 MRD-LE is everything a duty handgun should be: reliable, accurate and easy to shoot well

• Poll call: How often do you carry a backup gun on duty?

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  The results of a recent Police1 poll with over 1,000 responses may surprise – or disappoint – you

• Review: LCP Max from Ruger

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  What could Ruger possibly do to further improve the LCP? Add a higher magazine capacity

• 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

• How the FBI Protocol sparked innovation in ammunition

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  Federal and Speer have continued to evolve their ammunition to keep pace with the needs of law enforcement

• Take Police1’s 30 days to better firearms skills challenge

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  Don't worry, this challenge isn’t a huge time commitment, but you will see big improvements in your skills and mindset

• Product review: Savage Arms' Impulse Rifle delivers on speed and accuracy

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  This rifle's straight-pull bolt affords the shooter bolt action accuracy but is much faster to manipulate than a traditional bolt action rifle

• It is the little things that count too (or why you should look beyond the firearms at SHOT Show)

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  Attendees naturally are drawn to the tens of thousands of firearms on display, but SHOT Show offers so much more

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