Tactical Products News & Articles

• What good is body armor that you don’t want to wear?

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  This tactical vest and soft body armor duo offers comfort and protection in the field

• How to buy night vision products (eBook)

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  Download this Police1 night vision products buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• How agencies can help officers overcome obstacles that get in the way of protecting and saving lives

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  Cutting, breaching and prying capabilities help cops better prepare for unexpected barriers

• Spotlight: OTTO Engineering recognized worldwide for superior performance and innovative products

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  The company's main focus is to offer top of the line products that protect and serve the first responder community

• A cop's guide to the supplies you will want on patrol

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  While there is no one way to do the job, this is a list of basics for every cop on the street

• Spotlight: VEL TYE designs and manufactures state-of-the-art tactical gear and accessories

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  Company name: Vel Tye Headquarters: Virginia Beach, Virginia   Signature Product: Hugger Tactical Vests Website: Vel Tye 1. What was the inspiration behind starting your company? Steve Herring foun...

• Product review: 5.11 GEO 7 Camouflage

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  GEO7 is an exclusive pattern of camouflage available to the 5.11 line

• 10 first responder charities to donate to on #GivingTuesday

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  Even if you don't make a donation today, donations to these worthy first responder charities are always appreciated

• 8 products for cops by cops to add to your LE wishlist

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  Officers across the country are inventing products that solve everyday challenges in policing

• 5 ways robots help render safe bombs

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  A regional bomb squad supervisor provides several examples of how a robot can be used to help bomb technicians render-safe IEDs from a safe distance

• 5 questions to ask before purchasing a tactical robot

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  A tactical robot is a long-term investment. Make sure you make an informed choice.

• The value of value optics

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  It’s important to know as much as possible about optics before you make the purchase

• Spotlight: FLIR, high-performance, low-cost thermal imaging systems

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  Company Name: FLIR Systems, Inc. Headquarters: Wilsonville, OR Signature Products: Thermal Imagers Website: https://www.flir.com/ 1. Where did your company name originate from? “FLIR” is the acrony...

• SHOT Show 2019: 5.11 aims for low visibility, high comfort

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  5.11 introduced two new lines at SHOT Show this year based on customer feedback, both of which are designed not to be seen

• Red dot sights on pistols for patrol officers: Policy and training considerations

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  As tech advancements in LE go, RDS for pistols is one that will produce measurable results for departments and officers

• The case for optics

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  Make an educated choice when you’re debating the merits of these tools

• 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

• Monadnock debuts arm protection, crowd control helmet kit at SHOT Show

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  New products expand protective offerings for first responders involved in crowd management situations

• 9 cool products from SHOT Show range day

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  Attendees get hands-on testing of the latest firearms, ammunition and related accessories at SHOT Show’s Industry Day at the Range

• Review: Why 5.11’s All Missions Pack may be the only backpack you’ll ever need

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  These backpacks come ready for individualization – they are designed to be anything from a camping backpack, range bag, “go bag,” or even a laptop carrier

• The one question every SWAT team needs to ask

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  At the 2017 California Association of Tactical Officers (CATO) Conference, Don Kester of the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) hosted a thought-provoking session on the challenges faced...

• 5 New Year commitments police officers should make

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  Resolve to start off the New Year with five commitments that will set the foundation for the year to come

• 3 products to revisit at SHOT Show 2019

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  With over 1,600 vendors spread over an area equivalent to 11 football fields, the largest shooting, hunting and firearms tradeshow in the world offers something for everyone

• Outside the box grant sources for law enforcement

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  Here are some unique grant funding sources to consider for your law enforcement equipment, training and other resource needs

• How military research has influenced police products and tactics

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  Law enforcement and the public they serve benefit every day from advances developed in military research

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