INDUSTRY DAY AT THE RANGE 2024
Savage Arms, Franklin Armory and Mack’s Live Fire BTX made an impression
As much fun as ballistic therapy was for me at the range, I was shocked and surprised how many other fantastic products were on display
It was a thrilling day of testing and exploring Beretta’s latest offerings in firearms, including the Sako 90S and the revamped Beretta 92GTS
POLICE1 REPORTS FROM SHOT SHOW 2024
Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries, survival ammo and a Faraday bag caught my attention
Let’s review some of the new products transforming police firearms training and improving officer safety
From an automated targeting system designed to enhance shooting accuracy like never before to a nearly recoilless rifle, I witnessed an array of industry innovations
I have to tell you, the knife companies really made me put on my thinking cap this year
Attending SHOT Show is a marathon event — here’s just a small selection of the booths I plan to visit in Vegas
Check out these three product reviews I snagged just before the show — including one ‘bodacious’ knife
From knives to firearms security, here is how to get your hands on the newest gear right now
PRE-SHOW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS
The new products include pocketknives and gloves that are made especially for first responders
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The upgraded platform can hold up to four officers and can reach as high as three stories
Effective at up to 150 feet, the carbine can be used for daily patrol and tactical situations
The #301 Vehicle Dual Seat Back Locking RMP Package is $2,000 fully assembled
The Taker B52 is a retrofittable, front-mounted 2,000 lumen LED light for ballistic shields
The two companies will provide simulation training systems and live-fire shooting ranges
QuikTurn 360 and QuikTurn 90 Turning Target Systems can be configured to enhance the live-fire training experience
Whether working the night shift, or searching a dimly lit building, there’s no reason you have to be in the dark
The first step is understanding the forces that act on an RDS
Whether you carry an on-duty backup gun or an off-duty concealed carry firearm, there are hundreds of great choices
Vortex products have established a good reputation as durable and reliable optics for law enforcement use – the new SPARC SOLAR and SPITFIRE HD Gen II red dot sights promise to carry on that tradition
While the event is being held virtually this year, I did get my hands on some products – check out these new knife offerings
The Glock Model 48 slimline 9mm is a state-of-the-art fighting pistol with a small grip frame any cop can master
These new Hydra-Shok Deep loads provide levels of ammunition performance previously restricted to service-size calibers and guns
The 9mm pistol is designed with concealed carry users in mind
Despite my passion for firearms, I had never built my own rifle
There’s a short list of companies who specialize in quality leather gear for law enforcement – among the most popular is Aker International
Organizers say they intend to bring the event back in 2022
This diversely useful tool is made of quality materials that the average officer can afford
There is a lot of great gear on the market aimed at improving officer safety using the latest technologies
LEEP sessions at SHOT Show 2020 focused on how officers learn best and the techniques that will keep them safe on the street
Low power variable optics are a growing market in law enforcement
Agencies have many choices to select from if considering moving from a duty belt to a load-bearing vest
The Walther Arms Q4 Steel Frame shot like a laser beam during SHOT Show 2020 range day
From shooting braces to speed loaders, SHOT Show features products to make both your on- and off-duty life a little easier
These brands have introduced a dazzling array of new products for 2020
From preventing blue-on-blue shootings to delivering 24-7 police firearms training, vendors at this year’s SHOT Show aim to improve officer safety year round
Check out the newest SIG firearms, ammunition and electro-optics on display at this year’s SIG Sauer range day
I was expecting to tell you all about the different guns that were showstoppers, but the products that stopped me in my tracks were not guns
Some of the coolest hardware on the planet is showcased at the largest event of its kind in the world
New lights feature two rear switch position options; each offers colored aiming laser