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A-TACS LE Camo
A-TACS showed off their new LE Camo pattern at the 2013 SHOT Show last week. The new pattern uses grays, blues and black to create a unique pattern that is supposed to work well with existing black duty gear the officers may already be using. According to A-TACS the pattern incorporates shadows and “variable angles […]
Negligent v. Accidental Discharge
Perhaps one of the most embarrassing (and dangerous) avoidable situation for an officer to have is a negligent discharge (ND) of their firearm. The situation is an immediate announcement of the failure of an officer to follow safety protocols, and in some cases the result of the (ND) is far more tragic than humiliation and […]
New Streamlight Stinger LED
Streamlight announced the re-introduction of the original Stinger flashlight with a all-new LED head. This updated flashlight, called the Stinger Classic LED, is very bright, offering 390 lumens and 13,200 candela on the high level. By way of comparison, the incredibly bright ProTac HL that I previously reviewed throws 600 lumens and 16,000 candela. So, […]
Joplin Revisited: A Look at Life One Year After the EF-5 Tornado
More than a year ago that I had the privilege to answer the call of duty for a very special purpose. On May 22, 2011 Joplin, Missouri had been ravaged by an EF-5 tornado that wreaked destruction and death right through the middle of the city. Almost immediately hundreds of Police, Fire, EMT, Emergency Management […]
Blinded by the Light: Sightmark H2000 Review
When I read about the Sightmark 2000 lumen flashlight, I was dumbfounded. How could anyone pack that much juice into a handheld light? Fortunately for me, Sightmark was willing to send on to me for review. The Sightmark H2000 is a hand-held flashlight, suitable also for mounting on a firearm. It has a variety of […]
New Laser Speed Devices: Analysis of Performance and Features
We’ve heard this before. You need to know what laser guns can do and if they meet your officers’ needs and not just your budget. Here is a performance guide: Police laser guns have been with us since Laser Technology, Inc. introduced its 20/20 Marksman in 1991. These first laser guns were heavy (almost five […]
Danner Tachyon Boots
Danner is introducing a new police duty boot in early 2013 called the Tachyon. The Tachyon is designed to be lightweight, yet durable, boot for both patrol and SWAT duties. The total weight of the pair of boots is only 26 ounces (that is both boots, not each boot.) Tachyon boots will be available in normal and […]
Micro-Nines: The Snubs of the 21st Century
Today, even the term “snub” may be unfamiliar to 21st century warriors. For those who came in late, it might be best described as a small or medium frame revolver with a short (two inch to 2 1/2 inch) barrel. A quarter of a century ago, “automania” took hold and cops everywhere were trading off […]
SIG Sauer P938 Nightmare Review
This new SIG SAUER Model P938 Nightmare, chambered in 9x19mm caliber, is an updated version of SIG’s Model P238, chambered in .380ACP, which was introduced in 2009. With the P238 being a locked breech, short recoil operated pistol, the action is more than sufficient to handle the more powerful 9x19mm round. In one sense, the […]
PoliceOne.com’s Online Academy
During the past 40 years, video-based training for law enforcement has greatly evolved. Old videos were dry and boring – a “just the facts” presentation. In the ’80s, this began to change. J.D. “Buck” Savage was a fictional cop created by officer and trainer Dave Smith. The Buck Savage series of videos were humorous demonstrations […]
Blackhawk Epoch Duty Holster
Editor’s note: Nearly two years after initially being announced, the EPOCH holsters are now available for sale. Some things have changed on them, so scroll down to the updated section for the latest information. Blackhawk announced production plans for a new duty holster called the Epoch. The Epoch is a level 3 uniform holster that […]
Off Hand Shooting: Priority or Passing Trend?
The concept of off-hand shooting is for the shooter to become proficient in shooting with their non-dominant hand. In other words, left-handed shooting for righties, and right-handed shooting for lefties. This concept is valid for both handgun and long gun, but for this article I will focus on handgun shooting. I hope this topic is […]
Reader Survey Results
A few weeks ago, I asked all of you to fill out a short survey about who you are and what you would like to get out of BlueSheepdog. I was overwhelmed with the responses I got, and based on the feedback I received, I will try to better tailor the content to your needs. […]
Rusty’s Rags LE Pistol Care Kit Review
Rusty’s Rags produces a range of cleaning and care kits for pistols, long guns and knives that use sheepskin and a silicone oil to protect your gun’s finish. Recently the company introduced several new kits specially designed for the law enforcement and military communities. The good folks at Rusty’s Rags kindly sent me one of […]
Newhall Shooting
The Newhall shooting on April 6, 1970 resulted in the death of four officers with the California Highway Patrol and helped usher in a new era of officer safety training. The shooting, also called the Newhall Incident and the Newhall Massacre, pitted two hardened criminals against two pairs of relatively young officers. Sadly, poor training […]
Omni-Freeze Zero: Revolutionary Way to Keep Cool Under Your Vest
Wearing a vest sucks. Yes, body can save your life, and I will always wear one when in uniform. But they are still stiff, heavy, and hot. If you work in places like Texas and Florida, they can get blistering hot in the summer. There have been a number of things done to try to […]
FN Special Police Rifle Review: Ready for Duty
Law enforcement agencies looking to equip their police snipers have an advantage these days. With the advent of contemporary police sniper training and a focus on better equipment, there is considerable competition coming forward from the factories to outfit the law enforcement professional. I recently evaluated the FN Special Police Rifle (SPR). My initial impression […]
Springfield XD(M) 3.8 Review
The Springfield XD (X-Treme Duty) pistol continues to enjoy widespread acceptance among lawmen and legally armed civilians, as it offers a good combination of features most desired by the self-defense-minded. Along the way, the original standard full-size pistol has continued to evolve, going up in calibers from 9x19mm to .40S&W, then to .45ACP and then […]
Death Notification: The Toughest Job in Law Enforcement
A 30-year-old man was killed in a traffic collision on his way home from work. It’s 2:00 a.m, and you have been assigned to tell the man’s wife this bad news. How do you prepare yourself? What will you say? How will you act? Does your agency have a death notification policy and procedure? Have […]
iPhone Night Vision Adapter
With this device, law enforcement professionals can now record – and then transmit – high resolution Gen Three images or video over any 3G network in any light condition. Today, night vision equipment and smartphones are two key technologies in law enforcement’s crime fighting aresenal. Recently, U.S. Night Vision Corp. combined these two technologies into […]