The Cutting Edge: Wilson Tactical Cop Tool
Ask any cop what they use a knife for at work and you will get a variety of…
Eye of the Beholder: Search For The Perfect Carbine
Opinions fluctuate widely according to peer pressure. One forum (populated by those with little practical experience) believes that only a bare bones circa 1963 gun is acceptable. Another forum (populated by a few with real experience) attempts to hold in check a population that wants everything on their carbines—especially if the gear is new, and no matter that they have neither an idea how nor the training to use it.
Combat Accuracy: What’s Your Goal?
How many rounds from your gun will it take to stop a lethal threat? Is it reasonable to…
Enemy at the Gate: Habeas Corpus: A Tale Of Freedom
Habeas corpus. The term is ugly. Obscure. Like something only a lawyer could love. But nothing could be…
Frontline Debriefs: When You’re Hit
I’ve not yet been shot. Shot at? Yes. Hit? No. It’s not much of a party. On the…
Against All Odds: Signaling & Self-Rescue
Maybe it’s just the media giving more airtime to stories about human tragedy, but this past year seems to have had more than its fair share of people getting lost and dying in the wilds. While some of these events had heroic efforts at self-rescue, others showed signs of the victim just giving up and dying without a fight.
Realistic Field Medical Kits: What to Include and Why
Tactical medical care is a hot topic. The basic principles of this care were developed for the military but are equally useful in the tactical law enforcement environment. This care begins at the point of wounding and extends to definitive care or surgical intervention.
Training and Tactics: I Know You
I know you. I mean I really know you. All your achievements and all the failures. All the…
Lawful Carry: G-Code GXS Xtreme Service Holster
Over the past decade, I have evaluated some good holsters. On the other hand, I have also seen…
Offbeat: Vang Comp Systems Shotgun Accessories
Like my clothing, shotguns seem to come back into fashion every six or seven years. And every time…