Equipment Review

  • Build Your Holster Platform

    Since the platform that the holster mounts on is wider than the holster itself and (typically) at least as tall as the holster is with the weapon included, you have some space onto which you can mount other items.

    Article • September 2nd, 2011

  • 5.11 Tactical TacDry Rain Shell

    Imagine my surprise when I got this 5.11 Tactical TacDry Rain Shell for wear testing and thought it was a well-designed wind-breaker only to discover it was a rain shell.

    Article • August 26th, 2011

  • Magnum Rapid Deployment Uniform

    I was pleased with this uniform fit and function and I quite often wear the pants when I'm not on duty.

    Article • August 19th, 2011

  • Armor Express Lighthawk XT Body Armor

    Let's take a look at everything that came in the Lighthawk XT package and then I'll discuss how I configured it for my needs followed by a report on the wear / field test.

    Article • August 12th, 2011

  • Brite Strike EPLI Light Review

    About the size of your average tactical pen, the EPLI offers two levels of light power and three different functions, and all on two AAA batteries.

    Article • August 5th, 2011

  • CKC S.W.A.T. Knife Review

    I'd prefer the cutting hook to be the automatic blade, but what is the percentage of military / law enforcement who would have this knife that are airborne?

    Article • July 29th, 2011

  • Training via DVD

    Through the use of video I’ve had the opportunity to train under some of the finest shooting, martial arts and police suspect control instructors in the country over the last 30 years.

    Article • July 28th, 2011

  • Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Multi-Tool

    I was real happy with the spring-loaded pliers function and got pretty good at opening and closing the two knife blades one-handed.

    Article • July 22nd, 2011

  • Sticky Holsters- A Really New, Good Idea

    Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a way to easily slip a holstered gun of any size into your waistband without worrying about threading the holster through a belt, nor even clipping a holster to a belt?

    Article • July 15th, 2011

  • Understanding and Adapting to AR Offset

    Back in the old days we never considered offset for the M-16. When it was better understood firearms trainers would stand on the line yelling “remember your offset”. What we have found from after action reviews is that under the extreme stress of...

    Article • July 14th, 2011

  • ATVs & RUVs: Applications & Uses

    Both of the vehicles are pretty easy to learn, handle and enjoy. Pricing is not exorbitant and, like all vehicles, ATVs and RUVs can be bought on government contract so you / your agency may be able to ride on a state or county purchase contract in...

    Article • July 8th, 2011

  • IF I KNEW THEN 2 - Book Review

    Chief Bill Harvey reviews "If I Knew Then 2: Warrior Reflections" for our readership.

    Article • July 1st, 2011

  • TRU-SPEC H2O Proof ECWCS Gen-2 Parka & Pants

    To make this easy (on me), Let me go ahead and list out the features as Tru-Spec details them on their website, and then will discuss how the "system" performed and how some of the features come in handy.

    Article • June 24th, 2011

  • Sound Suppressors: Addressing a Known Risk

    The fact that your agency made a conscious decision not to use them could very well land you in hot water and leave you open for litigation.

    Article • June 9th, 2011

  • 5.11 Tactical Scout Knife Review

    Well known for their "Royal Robbin's" pants, they expanded into other product lines to include knives. One of those knives, the Scout Folder, is the subject of this review.

    Article • May 27th, 2011