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New Springfield Armory Saint AR-15
Springfield Armory has just released their new Saint AR-15 rifle with plenty of enhanced features. This is Springfield’s first move into the highly popular AR-15 market, and initial impressions of the Saint have been very positive. For the last month or so Springfield has been tempting the world with news of the Saint’s release, but […]
Angel Armor’s RISE Body Armor System
Angel Armor introduced its personal protection RISE body armor system at the 2016 SHOT Show. The RISE armor system enables officers to elevate their soft body armor protection with the tiered Truth SNAP Plate System. This is very unique for soft body armor carriers as opposed to dedicated plate carriers. We were able to get up […]
New Compact Ruger American Pistol
Ruger has recently released the Compact version of their Ruger American Pistol. It has been exciting to see Ruger expanding their line of polymer framed, striker-fired handguns. The previous Ruger 9E, SR9, and SR45 were good handguns, but just didn’t seem to grab enough attention to make them serious competitors in the striker-fired market. The […]
New Walther Creed 9mm Pistol
Walther is at it again, and this time the name is Creed. Walther has just announced the release of their new Creed pistol chambered in 9mm. Walther has made enormous progress in expanding their market share in the last few years. The introduction of the PPQ M2, PPX, and the CCP handguns have really raised […]
G2 Research Adds .45 ACP Civic Duty
G2 Research has just released their new .45 ACP Civic Duty Ammunition. The Civic Duty line is one of four handgun ammunition lines offered by G2 Research, and its potential as a law enforcement or self-defense selection is substantial. The addition of .45 ACP expands the Civic Duty line to cover perhaps the two most […]
New Aimpoint 3X-C Magnifiers Arrive!
The Aimpoint 3x-C Magnifiers, which debuted at SHOT Show 2016, have finally arrived to authorized dealers. The original manufacturer of red dot, reflexive sights, has now produced the option of having a magnified view and target picture while using the shooters 1x Aimpoint sight. With available mounts that allow the magnifier to be locked off […]
CRKT OC3 Knife Review – Dual-Edged, Fixed-Blade
Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT) added the OC3 dual-edged fixed blade knife to its impressive line of purpose-driven knives and tools. The OC3 features an impressive black powder coated 6-inch SK5 steel blade with a plain razor edge. The fiber infused polished resin handle provides the OC3 user a confident and secure grip in […]
Gungenics Gun Cleaning Kit Review
Gungenics has recently released their patent-pending Quik-Change System gun cleaning kit. The Quik-Change system is designed with a quick attach, quick disconnect locking mechanism on each of the cleaning components. Contrary to traditional threaded components, the Gungenics Quik-Change System is a simple push/pull on and off design. Gungenics was at SHOT Show 2016 and have […]
U.S. Army Rangers Choose Glock 19!
Several U.S. Navy SEAL’s and U.S. Marines Special Operations (MARSOC) selection of the Glock 19 as their primary handgun. It is reported the Army’s Delta Force carries the Glock 22. Previously the SEAL’s had mostly used the Sig Sauer P226, and the Marines had skirted with the MARSOC 1911. This appears to be a greater, and more […]
Ashbury Precision Ordnance Riflecraft
Recently, Ashbury Precision Ordnance has introduced their Riflecraft Field Shooting Clinics, Workshops and Courses to advance the art and science of precision rifle shooting. Ashbury Precision Ordnance (APO) is a very highly respected manufacturer of precision rifles and rifle chassis. The APO SABER®-FORSST® modular rifle chassis has been mentioned in the same conversations as premier manufacturers Accuracy International […]
BLACKHAWK’s New Omnivore Multi-Gun Holster
BLACKHAWK has just announced the release of their new Omnivore pistol holster. The Safariland’s GLS Pro-Fit holster, designed by famed holster maker Bill Rogers and released at SHOT Show last year. The current Omnivore is a Level II retention holster, but with enough interest I’m sure a Level III will follow. BLACKHAWK has been both praised […]
New SOG Sideswipe Folding Knife
Looking for an amazing EDC knife? SOG claims to have what you are looking for in its new Sideswipe folding knife. But there is a lot of space between marketing and reality. The Sideswipe is sized just right to be an EDC knife for anyone, but it could be a great companion for the patrolman or […]
The New Ruger LCP II .380 ACP
Ruger has just announced the introduction of their new LCP II, chambered in .380 ACP. The original Ruger LCP was launched in 2008 during the height of the pocket pistol crave. From the time of its release, the LCP became one of the most popular pocket pistols on the market, and was a significant contributor […]
Failed Breach! Knowing Your Options.
BREACHING 101: If the initial breach fails, have pre-planned contingency plans to move to the second or third entry point. If that is not an option, prepare for surround and call-out, and establish a chemical agents and negotiations plan as well. During this training video the BlueSheepDog Crew will analyze a home-made video of a […]
Utah v. Strieff: Admissible Evidence From Unlawful Stop
The BlueSheepDog Crew are committed to bringing our readers up-to-date posts on the tactics, training, firearms, and equipment used by today’s law enforcement professionals. Part of that commitment has been our posting key judicial rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court and the Federal Appellate Courts. Our hope is the information will be reviewed by officers for insight […]
The New KRISS Vector Gen II in 10mm!
KRISS has just announced their new Vector Gen II chambered in 10mm Auto. The addition of the 10mm option has answered a strong request by many fans of the innovative sub-gun, and could become one of the more popular models for KRISS. When the KRISS Vector first arrived on the market, the stubby .45 ACP […]
Gerber Gator Premium Knives
Gerber released their Gator Premium Fixed-Blade Knife this year, is a tribute to the 25-year-old line that established Gerber as a quality knife maker. From handling these knives at the SHOT Show, and having had very positive experiences with certain Gerber knives, I believe the Gerber Gator Premium knife is completely appropriate for professional use. […]
Meprolight’s New FT Bullseye Pistol Sight
The new Meprolight FT Bullseye pistol sight is the next in a line of innovative firearm accessories produced by the increasingly popular optics and sights manufacturer. The new FT Bullseye combines the front and rear sights into a unique single pistol sight located on the rear of the pistol slide. The center bullseye will only highlight […]
Safariland RLS – Rapid Light System
Safariland continues to expand its ever-impressive line of firearm-related accessories, with the new RLS – Rapid Light System. Designed specifically to be attached to pistols with a rail system on the front of the pistol’s frame, the RLS is both versatile and practical. The Safariland RLS provides an off-set mounting system that swings left or right […]
Does Temperature Affect Bullet Point of Impact?
Recently, Sierra Bullets put out an informational publication concerning the topic of temperature effects on bullet trajectory. This topic has been in the mainstream lexicon of precision shooters, hunters, and target shooters for decades. Opinions on the matter range from temperature doesn’t affect bullet flight enough to worry about it, to others claiming a new […]