LAPD officer indicted for illegally exporting guns 5
Contra Costa TimesLOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles police officer who owns a private security firm in Belize surrendered to authorities here Monday following his indictment for attempting to illegally ...
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NYPD looking at futuristic weapons technology1
By Colleen Long Associated PressNEW YORK — The New York Police Department is looking into adapting futuristic technology that would allow officers' guns to recognize one another in an effort to avoid ...
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NYPD may look at "smart guns" — A dumb idea?74
The New York Post today reported that NYPD may explore the use of so-called “smart guns” in an effort to avert tragedies like the friendly-fire death of Officer Omar Edwards. What the Post ...
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How to Buy: Handguns
Choosing a new firearm can be a daunting task. There are many good brands of firearms to choose from, but sorting through all the marketing hype and technical specifications can leave you scratching your ...
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Ill. deputy accidentally shoots self  8
Editor's note: Law Enforcement Firearms columnist Richard Fairburn says, "If you handle guns long enough, you will probably get a bang when you didn’t expect one. Good, stressful training can ...
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PoliceOne reader survey results: Off duty carry7
Throughout December 2008, PoliceOne asked our readers (in the P1 homepage poll) a series of five questions about off duty carry. Here are the results. We were very pleased to see that two thirds of the ...
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N.J. police target gun traffickers
Correction printed by The Bergen Record: An article about a new state program tracing illegal guns should have said that the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives maintains a database ...
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In humor, there is truth 9
The development of Internet email has been a huge boon to the passing of endless reams of jokes. Some of the jokes are pretty funny and the funniest ones of all are those that come dangerously close to the truth. One funny email about shooting makes the circuit every few months, and is worth an examination for its basis in truth.
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Guns stolen from sheriff's patrol car
Editor's note: In a few recent incidents, guns, ammo, and other weapons have been stolen from patrol cars. Be sure to read one officer's tip about preventing cruiser theft. By Robert Salonga Contra Costa ...
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Training to carry off duty
Hopefully you carry a firearm off duty. You can now legally do so nationwide, thanks to President Bush signing the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act a couple years ago. Yes, the politicians — including, unfortunately, some of the police brass — in a few cites such as New York and Chicago may still give you a hassle for so doing, but think about it: why should anyone know that you are carrying a concealed handgun at all? ...
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Zen and the gunfighter 9
Gun carriers, whether armed professionals or competitors, all argue about what is best. Which stance, which caliber, physical fitness, 1911 or Glock, carbine or shotgun...we can argue for years and never agree. Some opinions are so strongly held that, especially after the amber-colored liquid flows, there have been fistfights over what is “best.” All of this is irrelevant if we are not physically and mentally prepared.
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'Drop the weapon' is not just a request 11
Editor's Note: Too often, reporters reflect a general ignorance of the extreme challenges officers face in deadly force situations. In this case, however, a Seattle columnist demonstrates a more solid ...
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Officer killed for his duty weapon, gunman charged 1
Related article: Charges filed in '06 slaying of Ill. copBy Lauren Fitzpatrick and Kim Janssen Chicago Sun TimesCHICAGO — A Gary man was charged Monday with being the lookout as his companion allegedly ...
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Product Review: FNH USA FNP-9
I did an extended test of the FNP-9, a relatively new offering from FNH USA. At the end of the test, I can say without reservation that this is a winner.I always advise carrying an off duty a gun with ...
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Product Review: Magnum Research Baby Eagle
Although the Magnum Research Baby Eagle can never be mistaken for a target gun, it put large bullets where I sent them without fail. The Baby Eagle is a solidly-built combat handgun with real world practical features. For officers who like launching decisive bullets, the Baby Eagle does the job. ...
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January 2009 Product Roundup: Handguns
With SHOTShow only weeks away, PoliceOne is focusing on news and information about Handguns throughout January 2009. Check out some of the latest products available today and be sure ...
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Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
Glock, Inc.
Smith & Wesson
SIG SAUER
Beretta
FNH USA LLC.
