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Pike Trail Pocket Blanket Review
Recently, I tested the Pike Trail Pocket Blanket to evaluate its usefulness as both an emergency blanket for an urban police officer and as a survival tool for rural officers. It appeared small enough and potentially beneficial for a bail out bag. This may not seem like the usual gear and accessory selection for BlueSheepdog, […]
SOG Terminus Arrives: New Police Duty Folder
SOG has become a popular brand for duty and off-duty knives, with perhaps their most popular knife being the SEAL Pup and SEAL Pup Elite knives. For 2017 SOG has issued over a half-dozen new knives, but the one that has caught our eye is the new Terminus. The new SOG Terminus combines excellent craftsmanship […]
Ruger Releases AR-556 MPR
Sturm, Ruger & Co. just released its new AR-556 MPR (Multi-Purpose Rifle). Capitalizing on the good reviews and success of the original Ruger AR-556, the MPR version is tailored designed for regular or professional shooters who prefer much more versatility than the basic shooting platform of the original. The new Ruger AR-556 MPR comes with […]
Aimpoint Comp M5: Amazing New Red Dot Optic
Aimpoint continues to expand its already impressive line of red dot reflexive optics with the new Comp M5. Officially released on September 12th, 2017 the company had allowed a few tester optics to slip into the field prior to the official release. The new Comp M5 offers several of the features that have enshrined […]
Remington’s New Model 870 TAC 14 Shotgun
Remington released a new version of the venerable Model 870 shotgun. The TAC-14 version of the Model 870 is specifically designed for close-quarters engagements, where space for maneuverability may be limited or compromised. As the name implies, the TAC-14 seems to be purpose-built for law enforcement SWAT or specialized entry teams, however there are additional […]
Action Target Law Enforcement Training Camp
Action Target, Inc. is best known for producing outstanding indoor firearms ranges and individual targets from simple paper to rifle-grade steel. However, for the last 20 years, Action Target has taken its products to the next level by offering high-caliber firearms to the law enforcement and military community. The Action Target Law Enforcement Training Camp […]
Magpul GL Glock Enhanced Mag Wells
Magpul released two new GL Enhanced Magazine Wells for full-sized Glock pistols. The new GL Enhanced Magazine Wells adds to the previous two options for Compact Glock pistols. The enhanced magazine wells are designed to quickly and easily attach to the Glock frame, and provide a larger and slightly angled surface face to guide new […]
Firefield’s New Impact Reflex Optics
The new Firefield Impact optic offers a wide view for fast target acquisition. Firefield is a relatively new rifle and pistol optics manufacturer out of Mansfield, Texas. Despite being relatively new to the game, the new Firefield Impact Optics show some promise and potential for this new company. Started in 2009, Firefield has been making […]
Ruger Precision Rifle Safety Bulletin!
Recently, Sturm Ruger & Company issued a Safety Bulletin on the highly touted new Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR). This safety bulletin only affects a certain batch of the Ruger Precision Rifles manufactured so far, so owners will need to follow the instructions from Ruger to determine if their rifle needs to be examined and fixed. […]
New Nightstick TWM Weapon Mounted Lights
Nightstick announced their new TWM (Tactical Weapon Mounted) series of weapon mounted lights. These new lights come with the option of 350 lumens or 850 lumens in power, with an additional strobe option for either selection. The Nightstick TWM lights appear to be well-made, featuring very respectable industry features for flashlights designed for shooting and […]
Concealed Carry and Police Encounters
If you are a police officer, do you know how to legally interact with an armed citizen? If you are a citizen carrying a firearm for self-defense, do you know how to safely interact with law enforcement? Recently the United States 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on the legality of police officers frisking citizens […]
Beretta’s New APX in .40 Caliber!
Just announced: the new Beretta APX chambered for the .40 S&W. Beretta launched the new APX pistol in .40 S&W. Beretta states this pistol is specifically designed to meet the needs of law enforcement and military uses. Considering the .40 S&W continues to be a dominant caliber in American law enforcement it appears Beretta is […]
Concealed Carry: A New Legal Consideration!
The United States 4th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled in a firearms-related case that will have broad applications in regards to encounters between police officers and citizens lawfully carrying firearms for self-defense. This article will specifically address the case US v Robinson. For a broader look at police and citizen encounters, I recommend reading […]
SIG SAUER MCX Virtus Arrives
Say hello to the new SIG SAUER MCX Virtus rifle: the latest firearm from one of the most popular gun manufacturers in the world. The Virtus is an upgraded model of the original MCX Patrol rifle, which is based upon the highly popular AR-15. The MCX Virtus will be offered in 5.56mm and .300BLK chambers […]
New FN 509 Striker-Fired Pistol
FN America announced its new 509 striker-fired pistol. Though not the first striker-fired pistol from FN, the new 509 appears to have combined a lot of the best characteristics from several available options and combined them into one very nice pistol. In fact, the 509 was designed to meet the rigorous U.S. Army MHS competition […]
New ETS Glock 42 and 43 Magazines
Elite Tactical Systems (ETS) released new Glock magazines for the very popular Glock 42 and Glock 43 pistols. These magazines are the latest addition to the ETS line of Glock magazines. Though some non-OEM magazines fail to live up to advertised expectations, the ETS magazines have worked well in my hands. Previously, ETS has released […]
Remington’s New 6.5 Creedmoor Magpul Rifle
Remington announced the release of its new Model 700 in 6.5 Creedmoor. This new Model 700 will also be outfitted with the Magpul rifle chassis that is gaining in popularity for its lightweight design, and enhanced features that provide the modularity to fit a wide range of shooters. The continued expansion of 6.5 Creedmoor has […]
Ruger Recalls New Mark IV Pistols!
Sturm, Ruger & Co. announced a product safety notice and recall for all of their popular new Mark IV pistols. This recall will include the new 22/45 models of the Mark IV as well and involves all pistols manufactured prior to June 1, 2017. Ruger has discovered these pistols have the potential to unintentionally discharge if […]
New Springfield Armory XD-E Hammer-Fired Pistol [Updated]
Springfield Armory launched its new XD-E pistol: a compact hammer-fired polymer handgun. In a market flooded with striker-fired, polymer-framed pistols, it is kind of refreshing to see a classic design emerge with the highlights of engineering and design manufacturers have been displaying in recent years. The XD-E features solidify its place in the concealed carry […]
Heckler & Koch VP9SK Arrives
Heckler & Koch introduced the VP9SK at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. Based on the company’s popular HK VP9 pistol, the new VP9SK sub-compact handgun is poised to be very competitive in the ever-growing concealed carry market. In fact, this is one of the most anticipated gun announcements of the show. A lot of […]