Police Precision Rifle News & Articles

Training day: AR-15 rifle class

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

Product review: The Big Beast from WMD Guns

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This lightweight heavyweight checks all the boxes

Policing large-scale events: Long guns for foot patrol?

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In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the balancing act between protecting life and presenting a non-threatening image

How to buy firearm optics (eBook)

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

How to find the perfect sight for your gun, according to a firearms trainer

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Choosing the right optic to enhance your shooting accuracy sounds like a no-brainer, but it’s a step sometimes overlooked

Product review: Kopfjager Reaper shooting platform

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The range of movement offered is perfect for SWAT snipers, whether for a pre-planned raid, overwatch for a large public venue or a hasty callout

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

NY police union, brass face off over tactical weapon use

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Ninety-six of the 150 previously purchased rifles remain in storage

Book excerpt: Foundations of Sniper Markmanship

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We must first identify the common characteristics of a police sniper’s target and work backward from there to design and implement our training

Product review: PIG saddle rifle cradle and field tripod

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A rifle cradle and a tripod provide an LE sniper with a stable platform ranging from a high prone to a solid standing position

These 4 mistakes will affect your shooting accuracy

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Learn from the pros on what impacts rifle scope accuracy

SWAT firearms qualification training: Why quality over quantity counts

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A day of sniper training can have a round count barely reaching double digits, where every shot is an opportunity to learn and gain valuable information