Equipment 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

    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

    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

  • 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

    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

  • Maxpedition Aggressor Tactical Attache

    I was looking for a good multi purpose gear bag for work that would be big enough to carry all my gear and be durable enough for daily use. I found exactly what I was looking for in the Maxpedition Aggressor Tactical Attaché bag.

    Article • July 9th, 2012

  • Raven Concealment Systems Phantom Light Compatible Holster

    I had been carrying my Glock 23 with Surefire X300 weapon light in what is basically a duty holster with a paddle attachment. While this works fine, it is very hard to conceal without wearing very baggy button up shirts or jackets. This had me looking...

    Article • June 25th, 2012

  • Condor Outdoor Gear 3-Days Backpack

    I needed a bag big enough to haul my gear, that wore comfortably for miles upon miles of carry. The Condor 3-Day looked like it would fill my need, and it was recommended by the owner of WTG Tactical, so I figured I'd give it a try.

    Article • June 21st, 2012

  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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