Police Optics News & Articles

• Low-powered variable optics on patrol

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  From door-kicking building searches to downrange information gathering, LPVOs have you covered

• Is it time for your agency to move to red dot sights?

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  How San Mateo County is rolling out the latest tools and training for success

• Be sure of your target and beyond

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  Maintain your sight alignment in any environment with Trijicon’s Bright & Tough Tritium sights

• Spotlight: Holosun Technologies committed to creating optic and laser technologies for LE needs

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  The company saw a need for high quality, feature-packed optical and laser sights for officers who wanted more than what was currently available

• A tactical evolution in thermal optics: Using darkness to an officer’s advantage

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  This red dot optic from Steiner operates in all lighting scenarios without the need for night vision goggles

• From CQB to medium ranges: Vortex Viper’s PST GEN II 1-6X24 multi-role optic

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  Vortex’s LPVO aids in both accuracy and intel gathering for decision-making

• 7 investments worth every penny for SWAT officers

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  From waterproof boots to Cat Crap (yes, really), here's some essential gear to add to your SWAT toolkit

• 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

• New Vortex optics for 2021

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  Vortex products have established a good reputation as durable and reliable optics for law enforcement use – the new SPARC SOLAR and SPITFIRE HD Gen II red dot sights promise to carry on that tradition

• 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

• There’s no room for your optics to have a bad day

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  Trijicon’s illuminated reticles provide a brilliant aiming point in any lighting situation, day or night

• More than marksmanship: How optics work with your eyesight to enhance your focus on the threat

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  New handgun and carbine optics from Holosun offer multiple reticle and color options, long-lived battery at a competitive price

• What I learned from attending a red dot sights train-the-trainer course

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  A 2-day course from NLEFIA shows why your department should adopt RDS for duty pistols

• 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

• SHOT Show 2020: Here are 4 must-see products from the show floor

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  From shooting braces to speed loaders, SHOT Show features products to make both your on- and off-duty life a little easier

• SHOT Show 2020: SIG Sauer roundup

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  Check out the newest SIG firearms, ammunition and electro-optics on display at this year’s SIG Sauer range day

• Latest trends in firearms and holsters

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  The two biggest trends in pistols are red dot sights and higher capacity for concealable firearms

• Product review: The Big Beast from WMD Guns

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  This lightweight heavyweight checks all the boxes

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Don’t be afraid of the dark: A look at night vision technology made with cops in mind

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  How can you see in the dark without being seen? Steiner Optics has an answer

• The case for optics

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

• Quiz: Which binoculars are right for you?

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  Take our quick quiz that will match you with binoculars that will help you see the world better

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