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New TRUGLO TRU-TEC Red-Dot Optics
TRUGLO continued to expand its offering for sights and optics at the annual SHOT Show this year. Two of the new items that caught our attention were the TRU-TEC 20mm and TRU-TEC 30mm red-dot optics. The 20mm version is a nice compact red dot that won’t add a lot of weight to your rifle, but […]
Speed, Surprise, and Violence of Action – Part III
This is the third installment of our series examining the concept of, “Speed, Surprise, and Violence of Action”. In Part I we detailed our opinions of the good and bad of Speed. In Part II we evaluated how Surprise can be both beneficial and costly. Now, in Part III, we will evaluate the term, “Violence […]
PepperBall P4 VKS AR-Style Launcher
PepperBall announced a brand new launcher at SHOT Show this year. Well, sort of! The new Pepperball P4 VKS launcher is an advanced design of the Security With Advanced Technology (SWAT) MK-IV launcher, the was brought on board when SWAT merged with PepperBall back in 2008. Taking on a very familiar AR-15 style look, the P4 […]
CRKT Minimalist Self-Defense Knife – First Look
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) showed off its new Minimalist Black Drop Point knife at the SHOT Show this year. Considered a utility knife by the company, the Minimalist makes a lot of sense as a deep cover, self-defense tool carried in the oft-ignored neck knife position. As you know, the BlueSheepdog Crew are […]
Speed, Surprise, and Violence of Action – Part II
The information presented in this article is for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice no actions should be taken based on it. You should consult with your department’s legal counsel for guidance. SURPRISE – is probably the most misunderstood component of this entire tactical philosophy. Defined as, “an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, […]
Mossberg 500 ATI Scorpion Shotgun
Mossberg & Sons presented their new Model 500 ATI Scorpion 12-gauge shotgun at SHOT Show this year. This new shotgun is a pairing of America’s most popular shotgun and the advanced accessory components designed by ATI to maximize the effectiveness of the shotgun. Just a couple of years ago the Mossberg 500 outsold the Remington […]
Speed, Surprise, and Violence of Action – Part I
Ever heard the saying, “SPEED, SURPRISE AND VIOLENCE OF ACTION“? If you’ve been in American law enforcement for more than a couple of years there’s a good chance you’ve heard this concept at least once. The terminology has been widely used within American law enforcement SWAT Teams for decades, and in some cases has spread out to patrol […]
Safariland’s New HyperX System Ballistic Armor
At the 2016 SHOT Show The Safariland Group juggernaut continued its impressive roll with an amazing announcement of the new HyperX System of ballistic armor. For the first time, a major ballistic armor manufacturer has incorporated the finest features of body armor with the much-needed under shirt. The HyperX System is a game changer, and […]
NEW CZ Shadow 2 Pistol
CZ (Ceska Zbrojovka Uhersky Brod) has announced they will reveal their all new Shadow 2 9mm pistol at the upcoming IWA Outdoor Classics Exhibition in Germany. An upgraded version of the CZ75 SP-01, the Shadow 2 is an upgraded model with some nice design features. The IWA Show is Europe’s version of the SHOT Show, just […]
Police Executive Research Forum: Misguided Guidelines (UGLY)
The Part I – The Good. However, many of the PERF Guidelines were counter-productive, and are simply catering to the latest media trends in coverage. These applications are covered in Part II – The Bad. This article will cover the most outrageous and misguided Guidelines that PERF presented. They are so bad, their implementation would endanger […]
Lancer L5AWM Advanced Warfighter Magazine
Lancer-Systems was at the Industry Day at the Range event during SHOT Show passing out their new L5AWM Advanced Warfighter Magazine. Lancer has been producing very innovative rifles and magazines for several years, and the Advanced Warfighter Magazine is an excellent example. The L5AWM is a polymer magazine for AR-15 rifles, but has the added […]
U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Adds Glock 19!
The United States Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) has officially added the Glock 19 to the approved list of sidearms for Special Operations Marines according to the Marine Corps Times. This announcement comes on the heels of the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams switching to the Glock 19 as their official sidearm, after years of […]
UTM Civilian Training Ammunition Review [Updated]
Buckle up for what is probably the most in-depth UTM Civilian Training Ammunition Review ever published. Last February we posted on Universal Training Munitions (UTM), and their significant importance to reality-based training (RBT) for the military and law enforcement. The UTM design allows officers to use their duty firearms during force-on-force training. For the AR-15, […]
New Daniel Defense DD5V1 Review
Daniel Defense added the new DD5V1 rifle chambered in the increasingly popular 7.62x51mm during SHOT Show this year. The DD5V1 has several upgraded features, and innovative design features, and shot very well at the Industry Day at the Range. This .308 caliber rifle could become a competitor in the AR-10 style market, if the price […]
Police Executive Research Forum: Misguided Guidelines (BAD)
Recently the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) published 30 Guidelines identifying its recommendations for every American law enforcement agency to better handle the highly volatile topic of police use of force. In our first article, Part I, we discussed the guidelines that made sense and actually can assist law enforcement in effective interactions with the […]
New Galco Rifle Bungee Sling
Galco Gunleather announced the introduction of their new Bungee Sling for rifles during the SHOT Show. This new sling is particularly designed for AR-15 rifles, but could easily be installed on shotguns or other long guns as well. Galco Gunleather has been making excellent handgun holsters for over 45 years. The new Bungee Sling is […]
Police Executive Research Forum: Misguided Guidelines (Good)
The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) recently published “30 Guiding Principles” the organization feels every American law enforcement agency should adopt to better handle the extremely controversial aspects of police use of force. We will closely examine the 30 Guiding Principles presented by PERF. Some are very good recommendations, but others appear horribly misguided. A document […]
Avidity Arms New PD10 9mm Single-Stack Pistol
Well-known and highly respected firearms trainer Rob Pincus (I.C.E., Personal Defense Network) has partnered with the brand new Avidity Arms to develop a new handgun designed specifically for what Rob believes are the critical components of a concealable self-defense handgun. The new Avidity Arms PD10 prototype pistol was on display at SHOT Show and we were […]
Elite Tactical Systems Glock Magazines Shooting Review
On Thursday, January 22, during the 2016 SHOT Show, the BlueSheepDog Crew were some of a small, hand-picked group of journalists and dealers invited to attend the 2nd Annual Burgers and Bullets event hosted by Faxon Firearms. During this event at Range 702 in Las Vegas, NV, we had the opportunity to test fire several […]
Remington RM380 – Look Again
Remington Arms released their RM380 compact .380 ACP pistol last year around the NRA Annual Meetings in April. There were some positive and some less than excited reviews. Though a new pistol for Remington, some have claimed that this offering is simply a remake or rebranding of the This year at SHOT Show Remington had […]