Equipment Review

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  • Duty Smith SpeedSet Gun Belt System
    Duty Smith SpeedSet Gun Belt System

    Leather was the standard for so long that nylon quite often was dismissed simply because "it wasn't pretty enough," or "only SWAT guys can use nylon." Duty Smith's SpeedSet will probably face the same challenge, but that challenge is based on...

    Article • May 21st, 2012

  • Boot Review: Rocky S2Vs
    Boot Review: Rocky S2Vs

    I know it's never a smart idea to select a pair of boots based on how they look, but the Rocky S2Vs just looked tough. Even more years ago there was a time when the only boots I'd wear on duty were my Rocky 911s, so I was a big Rocky Boots fan back in...

    Article • May 8th, 2012

  • Blue Force Gear Trauma Kit NOW Review
    Blue Force Gear Trauma Kit NOW Review

    US law enforcement has taken note and you are beginning to see more and more IFAK’s. For the most part you’ll see them being worn by tactical teams or other high risk units but, you’re seeing them on active shooter rigs on a more frequent basis.

    Article • June 11th, 2012

  • Two Knives from tecX - A Review
    Two Knives from tecX - A Review

    Recently, I received two knives from tecX for review. Having never heard of tecX before, I was a bit wary about how good they could be, but I was pleasantly surprised. The knives I received were the Inceptra (Model T0074.5T) and the TK-1 (Model...

    Article • June 1st, 2012

  • Condor Tactical Gear Mesh Hydration Vest Review
    Condor Tactical Gear Mesh Hydration Vest Review

    Law enforcement professionals use equipment vests, carrying armor or not, for various purposes. In this article, the author reports on his experience wear-testing the Condor Tactical Gear Mesh Hydration Vest.

    Article • May 30th, 2012

  • 5.11 Tactical Double-Duty Responder Tool
    5.11 Tactical Double-Duty Responder Tool

    No matter how bad it makes administrations, chiefs and sheriffs worry, the fact of the matter is that the large majority of law enforcement professionals carry a knife.

    Article • April 27th, 2012

  • Brite-Strike CAPSS and APALS Review
    Brite-Strike CAPSS and APALS Review

    I saw two items in the Brite-Strike booth at SHOT Show that just hit me as so handy I wanted to make sure I got to review them. The first is the Camp Alert Perimeter Security System (CAPSS); the second is the All Purpose Adhesive Light Strip (APALS).

    Article • April 20th, 2012

  • 21st Century 12 Gauge
    21st Century 12 Gauge

    Shotgun performance, whether positive or negative, is largely based on the choice of shotshells. Yes, I know all about the Perazzi, the Kreighoff, and premium-grade Berettas, but for the working cop we are talking about Remington, Mossberg, and Ithaca...

    Article • April 17th, 2012

  • Impact Armor Technologies' Ballistic Clipboard Review
    Impact Armor Technologies' Ballistic Clipboard Review

    One has to wonder about some of the sales gimmicks that come out of sales strategy meetings to sell near worthless products. THIS is not one of them! The Impact Armor Technologies' Ballistic Clipboard works and then some.

    Article • April 13th, 2012

  • Deployable Medical Operator's Kit from CCJA
    Deployable Medical Operator's Kit from CCJA

    When you're in the field and a life-threatening injury occurs, the choices you have are limited: fix it or die/let someone else die. These minimum life saving pieces of kit are essential.

    Article • April 6th, 2012

  • TRX Suspension Training
    TRX Suspension Training

    What’s really cool about this simple apparatus is that you can use it anywhere, indoors or out. Simply attach the system to a secure anchor point, e.g., a door, a hook on the wall, a tree or fence—you can hang this trainer anywhere. I’ve attached...

    Article • April 2nd, 2012

  • 5.11 Tactical ATAC L2 Flashlight Review
    5.11 Tactical ATAC L2 Flashlight Review

    I believe it would make an excellent secondary light on your duty belt or emergency light for your vehicle / camp / bug out gear.

    Article • March 30th, 2012

  • CCW Breakaway Pants: A Review
    CCW Breakaway Pants: A Review

    They perform as advertised and, with practice, are easy to draw and present from. Given that so many states are now "Shall Issue" states, such apparel items will surely be finding their way more often into the mainstream public apparel.

    Article • March 23rd, 2012

  • LedWave PEL-6 Secutor Flashlight
    LedWave PEL-6 Secutor Flashlight

    The Secutor design has been enhanced to produce a high-efficiency level of light based on the rigorous testing (abusive really) of the previous models along the evolution of this illumination tool.

    Article • March 19th, 2012

  • SureFire E1B Backup Light Review
    SureFire E1B Backup Light Review

    I decided that I needed a small high output flashlight that I could tuck away and have available at all times.  The intent of getting this light was so that I could lend a good, high output light to my co-workers.

    Article • February 24th, 2012

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