Police Precision Rifle News & Articles

• 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

• 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

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