Pistol
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2-RDS or not 2-RDS… That is the Question
Part Two… Article By: Leo H. Having survived a brief history of electronic optics in Part One and having concluded that law enforcement has begun to formally embrace the concept of RDS as a duty weapon consideration, I felt the next logical step was to look at the pros and cons of RDS use from… Continue reading
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Pistol Mounted Optics Updates
Article by: William G. As is expected, technology continues to evolve, and the area of pistol mounted optics is no different. There are some trends that we are now seeing. This article will address those, and some more training methodology. The Holosun SCS uses an internal battery, that is not user replaceable, but charges completely… Continue reading
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Slaying of the Sacred Cows… or things I think about late at night (everyone has to have an article title something like this….)
Article By: William G. What did the cows ever do to you? Wait, why are they sacred anyway? Trigger Warning: Keep your finger off of it, until your sights are on the target – RULE 3 This article is a common sense (at least I think so) look, and thought-provoking approach to why we do… Continue reading
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Traveling Off Duty While Armed
Article By: William G. Check all firearms laws while traveling out of your jurisdiction, including for those areas that you are just passing through. HR 218/LEOSA is a good idea, but it’s not as simple as it may seem on face value. There are some key things that go with it. Your gun MUST be… Continue reading
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Concealed Carry
Article by: William G What is the purpose of this? Off Duty Carry, Undercover, Dignitary Protection, Plain Clothes Assignment? Are you in your jurisdiction? Are you truly concealing your gun, or are you just covering it? Dressing around the gun? This has been the typical advice you hear in certain circles. It has some merit,… Continue reading
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Designing Qualification Courses
Article by: William G You are now about to witness the strength of street knowledge. We have all heard that training is not qualification, and qualification is not training. However, in a lot of agencies, qualification is the only time the agency provides ammunition for the officers, and thus becomes defacto training. When the qualification… Continue reading
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Reliability Testing
Article by: William G How reliable does your gun need to be? This can quickly go through the looking glass, and cause doubt. Doubt causes pause. Pause causes panic. Panic leads to bad decisions. Having a gun that you have proven reliable, helps give peace of mind, so you can live your life and not… Continue reading
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Capacity, Stopping Power, and Other Controversial Topics
Article by: William G NOTE: This article will seem to jump around with an inconsistent order to it. It was specifically written that way for the purpose of generating thought and provoking emotional reactions. It is through this non-standard format, that causes critical thought, and it is my intention to have the reader look at… Continue reading
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Pistol Mounted Optics
These are not new. They have been on competition guns for decades and were first put on duty guns in the late 90’s. Kelly McCann, a United States Marine Special Missions Officer, among many other high speed-low drag ventures, and a truly hardened and battle tested, just all around hard core operator, is the first… Continue reading
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Is the Revolver Still Relevant in Law Enforcement Service?
It depends. As a primary sidearm for the Front-Line Officer, absolutely not; not even in Mayberry. For a Detective, Narcotics Investigator, Undercover Officer, Administrative Officers, or as a backup gun; absolutely, it is relevant, and sometimes preferred. For a primary gun for non-line officers, and as a backup gun for patrol, the revolver offers several… Continue reading
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