Police Firearms News & Articles

• Spotlight: Smart Firearms Training Devices replaces inert training devices with smart, yet durable devices that actively communicate crucial information to instructors

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  The company's main focus is to reduce law enforcement firearms accidents and increase the effectiveness of current training

• 10 families of great concealed carry firearms

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  Whether you carry an on-duty backup gun or an off-duty concealed carry firearm, there are hundreds of great choices

• Finally, a modern duty pistol for small cops

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  The Glock Model 48 slimline 9mm is a state-of-the-art fighting pistol with a small grip frame any cop can master

• FN America announces FN 509 Compact model

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  The 9mm pistol is designed with concealed carry users in mind

• The Firearm Blog TV's top 5 new guns of 2020

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  The team looks back at some of the hottest new releases of 2020

• Which subcompact Glock is the best? Glock 43, 43X, or 48?

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  The team tests these three pistols against each other at 10 feet, 20 feet, and 30 feet to see which performs the best in “real life” distances

• What did you do during lockdown? I built a rifle.

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  Despite my passion for firearms, I had never built my own rifle

• Video: Pistol tips from ex-Navy SEAL at Surefire’s 'Battle of the Bills' 2020

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  Bill Rapier demonstrates the fundamentals of carrying and shooting a pistol, including grip, trigger press, proper workspace, and the circle of awareness

• What's on your wish list? A gift guide for LEOs

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  A roundup of gifts from companies who support the thin blue line, or who provide products with law enforcement in mind

• Want to beef up your Glock 43? 4 must-have add-ons

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  With a few additions, the Glock 43 becomes a great defensive pistol package that is an amazing backup or pocket carry

• 6 reasons why your agency needs a certified firearm specialist

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  Personnel with proven comprehensive firearms knowledge help prevent costly accidents, mistakes and legal battles

• Debunking the top 5 appendix carry myths

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  Can you bend over when carrying appendix? Can you drive a car?

• Staccato 2011 pistols duty-approved by over 250 agencies

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  In the world of US law enforcement, Glock has been widely accepted as the gold standard for duty guns for years

• Training day: AR-15 rifle class

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  The Berkeley Police Department uses a variety of shooting positions during AR-15 training to prepare officers to respond in any situation

• Detroit police sniper kills barricaded gunman who held girlfriend hostage

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  The standoff lasted nine hours before a single shot ended it, police said

• 2021 SHOT Show canceled due to rising COVID-19 cases

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  Organizers say they intend to bring the event back in 2022

• Top 5 most expensive guns sold in September 2020 Rock Island Premier Firearms Auction

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  The least expensive of the five starts out at $345,000

• Product review: Rail-mounted lights and lasers

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  While one trend is for lights and lasers to get smaller and smaller with some customized to fit specific pistols, another trend is to combine them

• The tactical relevance to B8 targets

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  Many renowned instructors are using the B8 target in classes, but do we understand why?

• Former Navy SEAL on how to fight a carjacker

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  Bill Rapier, 20 year Navy SEAL veteran teaches how to handle a carjacker who has entered your vehicle on the passenger side

• A great backup: The 9mm Ruger LCR

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  The “metric Ruger” is an excellent choice for officers who carry 9mm sidearms

• 3 tips for training on a budget

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  Here's how to make your rounds count when you have limited ammo

• How to corrosion-proof your gun parts

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  Here's a guide to corrosion proofing your gun parts with Aluma Hyde II as suggested by TFBTVs James Reeves

• Why you should Apex your Hellcat

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  Success in a gunfight is improved by fast accurate shooting and the Apex Action Enhancement Trigger is an essential part of that equation

• Revolver 101: Unloading double-action revolvers

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  There’s a lot of officers who’ve only handled their issued firearm and could use a little training on how to safely unload revolvers

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