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Police Firearms: West Coast Majors
BlueSheepDog has received a few requests from our readers asking about what firearms different police agencies have selected for their officers. These requests have not gone unheard, and we have been diligently researching the answers to your questions. In this new series, “Police Firearms”, BSD will examine what America’s law enforcement officers are carrying on duty […]
Strike Industries Glock Universal Mount
Glock handguns, but the outstanding feature is the G.U.M. is not tailored to one specific optic. Rather the G.U.M. will accommodate the majority of popular reflex pistol sights on the market today in a very low profile mount. Strike Industries is all about making firearms more functional and easy to use. The Glock Universal Mount […]
Remington’s New Ultimate Defense Shotgun Loads
Handguns are convenient, but they are truly defensive weapons with shorter effective and accurate ranges. When officers take a shotgun or patrol rifle into the fight, they are extending their range of accurate and effective fire, which often allows them greater options in cover and concealment. The power of the shotgun and patrol rifle is […]
All New CRKT Homefront Knife
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) just released its new Homefront knife at the Annual Blade Show in Atlanta, Georgia taking place this weekend. The knife is specifically designed to honor America’s military service members, and this knife is a part of the company’s “Forged By War” program. The Homefront does not require military service […]
S&W Releases M&P Shield in .45 ACP
Smith & Wesson released the M&P Shield .45 ACP version of their very popular pistol line at the NRA Show a few weeks ago. This is not the first time Smith & Wesson has chosen the NRA Show to release a new Shield. At the 2012 NRA Show S&W released the original M&P Shield in […]
TFS: Frisk to Fleeing Felon
Making custodial arrests is one of the most dangerous job requirements in law enforcement. The proper control, handling, and searching of suspects has been shown to be a critical factor when officers are assaulted or killed. Statistics show as officers get more experienced, more “seasoned”, they actually drop in their officer safety skills. When enforcement […]
TFS: Shoplifting Surprise
Working in a small department, one quickly learns how to handle many situations without the additional layer of safety a back up officer can provide. Working a call by yourself isn’t the safest thing to do, but neither is the job of law enforcement I suppose. The department I worked for was a relatively small […]
Force Science Institute: Passenger Side Approach Study
The Force Science Institute (FSI) just published a detailed study through the Law Enforcement Executive Forum on the benefits of the passenger side approach when conducting vehicle stops. The authors here at BlueSheepDog (BSD) have long been preaching the tactical benefits of this approach from our own experiences, and we are very excited to see a […]
Heckler & Koch SP5K Pistol Arrives!
Heckler & Koch has announced their new SP5K pistol will officially be introduced to America at the NRA Annual Meeting and Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky this weekend. The SP5K is a semi-automatic pistol based on the company’s iconic MP5K sub-machine gun. This announcement has garnered a lot of attention in both law enforcement and civilian […]
Styrka S7 2.5-15×50 Mil-Dot Scope
The Styrka S7 2.5-15x50mm rifle scope is a feature-packed option that could provide budget-strapped departments a viable police sniper scope for nearly half the cost of many competitors. Styrka scopes may not be as well-known to law enforcement shooters, but are gaining recognition by hunters for their clarity, durability and accuracy. Styrka means “strong” in Swedish, […]
Spartan Blades Nyx Combat Knife
The Spartan Blades Nyx Combat Knife is one of those blades that just jumps out at you with amazing design lines, and high-quality materials and craftsmanship. It is one of those knives, particularly for knife enthusiasts, that causes the viewer to think to themselves “I must have this knife”. Typically on BlueSheepdog we only post […]
Exos Gear Bravo Series Pack
The Exos Gear Bravo Series packs are really nice backpacks with law enforcement, personal, recreational, or even a go-bag applications. Exos Gear has already produced useful hiking and personal packs. Made from highly durable 600 Denier Polyester, and having a Molle attachment system on the outside cover, the Bravo Series packs offer a compact backpack with great […]
Fenix TK09 900 Lumen Flashlight
The Fenix TK09 flashlight is one of the company’s targeted flashlights for law enforcement users. Having a maximum light output of 900 lumens, and coming with four different lighting options, the nicely compact TK09 could be an ideal duty or back-up flashlight. The size of the TK09 is roughly the same as the Surefire G2X […]
NYPD Adds Springfield XD-S for Back-Up and Off-Duty
Springfield Armory has just announced the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has approved the Springfield Armory XD-S 9mm pistol as a back-up or off-duty firearm for their officers. This is a huge development for Springfield Armory, with a serious potential of sales in a highly restrictive market. [See our Springfield Armory XDS 9mm review […]
Covered 6 Savior Multi-Threat Shield
One of the most innovative items I saw at SHOT Show this year was the Covered 6 Savior Multi-Threat Shield (MTS). At the time the Savior MTS ballistic shield was a prototype with some final manufacturing details yet to be completed. Now the Covered 6 Savior MTS is finished and ready for purchase. The Covered […]
Famed Firearms Instructor Pat Rogers has Died
Famed firearms instructor Pat Rogers suddenly died at his home after a massive heart attack. Pat Rogers was a retired NYPD Sergeant and Chief Warrant Officer in the Marine Corps, who turned his “street” skills into one of the most popular and highly acclaimed private firearms instruction programs in the nation. Pat incorporated E.A.G. Tactical […]
CRKT Civet Neck Knives
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) just announced the release of their Civet neck knives by popular knifemaker Flavio Ikoma, of Prudente, Brazil. Ikoma is an innovative designer responsible for a number of quality knives like the CRKT Fossil. CRKT continues to produce outstanding knives and tools designed to meet and exceed the needs for […]
Celestron’s New ThermoTorch
Celestron is the optical division of Valor Electronics, and originally focused on founder Tom Johnson’s interests in astronomy. Johnson brought observatory-grade optics to the masses, while streamlining the manufacturing process. Since its founding in the 1960’s Celestron has continued to be a market leader, creating dozens of revolutionary new products including telescopes, sport optics, and microscopes. Recently Celestron […]
Morphix Technologies TraceX Explosives Detection Kit
Morphix Technologies is an innovator in the science of detection devices for dangerous chemicals. One of the important products the company distributes is its TraceX Explosives Detection Kit. As the threats from Homemade Explosives (HMEs) continue to grow, both from domestic threats and radical Islamic terrorists, the Morphix TraceX Explosives Detection Kit is a tool that […]
Streamlight Portable Scene Light
Streamlight has recently announced improvements to their Portable Scene Light. Previously the Portable Scene Light was capable of 3600 lumens, but the new improvements have expanded the light capacity to an amazing 5300 lumens. The Streamlight Portable Scene Light provides an impressive amount of light for a variety of law enforcement scene purposes. Unlike other […]