Police Precision Rifle News & Articles

VPO vs DM rifle programs: Know the difference

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

Lessons learned from 7 years of active shooter response training

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LEOs must develop fundamental knowledge and skills in tactical operations to credibly address horrific active shooter incidents

Administrative handling of the patrol rifle

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A patrol officer primer on daily rifle handling

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

SHOT Show spotlight: Patrol car seatback organizer

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Grey Man Tactical's products help turn piles of gear into organized gear

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

3 winners at SHOT Show industry day at the range

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I found three products for you that really shifted my perspective

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

Running your patrol rifle like a pro

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Adapt these competitive shooter techniques to improve your skills

Analysis: The ultimate high-stakes hostage shot

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Though relatively rare, hostage situations are a reality of policing, and the life you’re asked to save may be that of a child

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

A shot in the dark

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Wisconsin officer Aaron Hintz is convinced his training prepared him to make a 54’ shot when lives were on the line

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

These red dot sights for both pistols and rifles offer advantages for situational awareness, shot accuracy

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Aimpoint’s discounts for LEOs also offer its reputation for quality at a price within reach

Review: Mid-Evil Industries Overwatch Commander is a versatile shooting platform

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Shooting sticks, bipods, or even standard tripods can’t approach the lightweight, multi-positional shooting capability of the Overwatch Commander

The argument for the modular police sniper rifle

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Police sniper teams are better equipped with a rifle that can field two different calibers to meet the demands of increased overwatch assignments and conventional SWAT operations

Lessons from the 1980 Norco bank robbery

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The past speaks to us, if we only listen, and teaches us critical lessons about dealing with highly mobile killers

Upgrading your AR-15: 8 features you should consider

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Numerous options abound for customizing your AR-15 to your needs – this firearms expert details some of the choices

7 more tips for tactical movement

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These tactics and techniques have a broad application and are useful for many patrol scenarios

Training for public venue sniper deployments

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These environments are complex and create many unique challenges for police snipers

5 ways a school resource officer can improve campus security

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SROs can start by being prepared, proactive, resourceful and decisive

Best LE glass of SHOT Show 2020

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Low power variable optics are a growing market in law enforcement

Product Review: Daniel Defense Delta 5

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A bolt-action tack driver more than suitable for law enforcement agencies

5 options for safely securing your firearms at home

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Taking a gun belt off at the end of your shift and storing it on the top shelf in a bedroom closet is not an acceptable or responsible way to store a firearm