Policing: What to Carry in Your Patrol Duty Bag
Canadian Copper In my career as a patrol officer and a field training officer, I’ve not only reorganized my duty bag hundreds of times but I’ve also helped setup probably a hundred…
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Should I consider a drop leg mag pouch
Smooth When it comes to carrying extra magazines during tactical operations, law enforcement duties, or recreational shooting, the choice of equipment can make a significant difference. One such piece of gear…
Why are 3D-printed guns such a problem
In recent years, the emergence of 3D-printed guns has sparked widespread concern and debate across the globe. These weapons, crafted from digital blueprints and manufactured using 3D printing technology, represent…
How the Uzi changed the world
he Uzi, a compact and iconic submachine gun, has etched its name into the annals of military history and popular culture. Conceived in the aftermath of World War II, this…
How the North Hollywood Shooting changed policing
The profession of policing is not different to other professions in the sense that lessons on how to do the job, or how to do it better, are often learned…
Policing Lessons from the Newhall Incident
The Newhall Incident, which took place on April 5, 1970, in Newhall, California, was a tragic event that resulted in the deaths of four California Highway Patrol officers. This catastrophic…
How to tell if a CAT is fake
Combat Application Tourniquets, commonly known as CATs, are life-saving devices used by military personnel, first responders, and even civilians in emergencies to control severe bleeding. When properly applied, a genuine…
The most dangerous calls police officers go to
When we think about the duties of police officers, we often imagine them patrolling the streets, maintaining law and order, and coming to the rescue in times of need. However,…
Why are sawed off shotguns illegal?
Ben Shotguns have long been a staple of firearms, renowned for their versatility and power. However, within the realm of shotguns, there exists a specific variant that has garnered infamy due…
Are body cams helping or hurting police?
Body-worn cameras (BWCs) are small recording devices worn by police officers that capture audio and video footage of their interactions with civilians. The idea of body cameras in policing is…
3 Tips to make you a better long range shooter
Long-range shooting is a highly specialized skill that requires a combination of knowledge, experience, and practice. It involves using a rifle to hit a target at distances of several hundred…
Top 5 Most Common Disaster Injuries and How to Survive Them
Disasters can strike at any time and can have devastating consequences. Whether it’s a natural disaster like a hurricane, earthquake, or wildfire, or a man-made disaster like a terrorist attack…
Why patrol rifles are important
Patrol rifles are long guns that are commonly used by law enforcement officers on patrol duties. These rifles are designed to be lightweight, easy to carry, and capable of providing…
Is an internal vest better than an external vest?
It seems to be a debate as old as time, what is the better vest, internal or external? The debate has split private contractors, operators, competitive shooters, security and military…