Publication/Issue: Guns & Weapons For Law Enforcement August/September 2015

On March 31, 2008, deputies from the Richland County Sheriff’s Office approached the hilltop conclave of the perpetually disgruntled Robert ...

One of the charms of the AR-15 is its ability to deliver accurate rounds from a lightweight platform. Yet, as the years ...

In 1899, the first “police car” — an electric-powered wagon — hit the streets of Akron, Ohio. My, how far we’ve come. ...

The Walther CCP (Concealed Carry Pistol) features an ergonomic molded and textured polymer grip that melts into your hand; a rounded, trapezoidal ...

It wasn’t until about the 1970s that women were allowed to perform the functions of a patrol officer. Even when ...

Carrying a .22 LR pistol in your duty holster might not be terribly smart when you hit the street. But having ...

If you gather several experts to discuss whether short-barreled ARs are advantageous for police work, the opinions will be diverse, if ...

At GUNS & WEAPONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, we’re all dedicated to keeping you on the cutting edge of what’s new ...

I am a big fan of firearms delivering serious “effectiveness” on target. I’m not talking 9mm versus .45 ACP here—we ...

If you are going to choose to be prepared, be prepared all the way. Make sure that not only your ...

While the 6.8 SPC offers more power, many agencies and shooters still use the 5.56mm NATO. If you want a ...

“SWAT unit, we have an officer down. Victory west of Laurel Canyon. He needs help, code three. He is passing out—the ...

Walther recently introduced several new handguns aimed at the law enforcement market. One of these new pistols is the PPX. Available in 9mm or ...

Spartan warriors were known for their great courage and self-discipline. According to the dictionary, the word “Spartan” also means something ...

The International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) was founded 13 years ago by the great police instructor Ed ...

I was in law enforcement for some 38 years, so I have some pretty set ideas on what qualifies as ...

Working without a uniform certainly has its advantages, but needing many of the same tools as a uniform cop—and having ...

Police departments don’t use tactical shotguns as much as they used to, but they aren’t gone completely. Police weapon popularity ...

Over the years, many things have frustrated me when it comes to firearms and the police world. Maybe the most ...