Firearm training
When it comes to setting up, clearing and training to clear patrol rifle malfunctions, we need to go in depth on how to clear the problem instead of labeling it
Agencies must provide training that reflects the realities of the work environment — this includes low light, moving targets and moving officers
Let’s review some of the new products transforming police firearms training and improving officer safety
The officer is expected to fully recover and there was “no reason to believe [the shooting] was anything but accidental,” according to the Pinecrest Police Department
Think you have what it takes? Even seasoned shooters will find this drill tests their limits
The center was renovated to take out individual shooting lanes and create an open space for law enforcement officers to test in dynamic situations and to train their eyes to watch multiple spots
Chris Broomell from Officerstore.com discusses law enforcement firearms and training
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
Visit T4E experts at SHOT Show Booth #20501
The UNIT4 looks and feels like an M4 carbine but cannot chamber and fire a live cartridge
“The new academy will support the highest level of instruction for cadets, troopers, and our law enforcement partners,” State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris said
Check out the GOSAFE Mobile Safe and GOSAFE Mobile Mag at this year’s SHOT SHOW in Las Vegas
Whether training marksmanship, decision-making, or de-escalation skills, simulators can help instructors provide objective feedback on officer performance
This four-hour session focused on what to do when these electronic items – regardless of their quality – inevitably fail, or are adversely affected by water, mud or breakage
Product will be showcased at the world’s largest modeling, simulation and training event in late November
Training should include strong and support hand practice of skills including drawing from the holster, shooting, reloading and malfunction clearance
Garden City PD in Georgia chose VirTra so officers could build decision-making skills and marksmanship without worrying about scheduling
The role of human factors and simulation training
Choose a training platform that addresses the need to develop split-second decision-making skills amid rapidly changing variables
A top-quality firearm is just the beginning – discount programs, free training, replacement parts and a loaner pistol set this manufacturer apart
Police departments rely on a combination of internal and external training resources – how does your agency measure up?
The SIG Sauer Academy offers more than 110 instructional courses in the safe and effective use of firearms, both at its dedicated facility and on location around the country
SimRange™ and C/CAT are portable, user-friendly, and ever-relevant firearms training tools
Our PoliceGrantsHelp staff provide the tips you need to win firearms training grants
Present information the way the brain learns for better retention and performance
Follow Curtis’ adventure at the Steiner manufacturing plant in Greeley, Colorado
In a profession heavily dominated by men, female firearms instructors fill an important niche and are not being utilized to their fullest potential
