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YOU CAN BET YOUR LIFE ON IT
Les Baer And The 1911 Pistol.
TAKE THEIR GUNS
The Could Be Used As A Weapon.
TERRORIST ATTACKS WITH FIREARMS
You Are A Terrorist Target.
REAL OFFICER $AFETY
Care For Yourself First.
MORALE-BUILDING PROGRAMS
Get Happy Or We'll Kill You.
FAMILY FIRST
Security Plans For Those Most Precious To You.
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Mark Hanten
Les Baer And The 1911 Pistol
Generally speaking I’m not a 1911 guy. This may be blasphemous to some, but there’re a few things in a defensive handgun I just don’t feel I get out of most 1911s. At the top of the list is reliability. Color me picky, but I want the damn thing to go off every time I pull the trigger. And I mean every time. I’m pretty good at the tap-rack-assess-bang thing when I have to be, but I’d rather just plan on a loud bang each time I squeeze the trigger.
Read about one of Today’s Top Custom 1911's in the July/August issue of American COP.
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Howard Linett
Think, Twice, Before You Go Tear-assing Off Towards The Sound Of The Gunfire. Terrorists Target And Ambush Police Officers!
At 2300 he leisurely crossed 100 yards of open field separating his village from my neighborhood. He lingered, as if waiting for the bus, by our bus stop. After a half-dozen of my neighbors gathered waiting for that bus, he produced an M16 from under his coat and shot them all in a single burst of full-auto fire. Changing an empty 30-round magazine for a full one, he started walking down the street shooting folks sitting on benches and looking out their apartment windows.
Learn how to stay safe inside the July/August issue!
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No,you might object, an AD isn’t as bad as a “moving shooter” scenario, like the recent Trolley Mall incident in Salt Lake City, or, it’s not as horrific as the negligent death of a child. But consider this: Those nightmares are the result of actions by other people; the death, destruction and collateral damages cannot be laid at your feet. You’re the one acting to mitigate them. An AD, on the other hand, is “your baby” entirely, and you’re forced to admit paternity. That makes it worse by an order of magnitude.
For almost four years one of my unpleasant duties was to analyze all ADs suffered onduty and off by personnel of my agency. They weren’t epidemic, but a life was lost, bystanders wounded, marriages ended, friendships fractured and an array of property was destroyed in ways that were ridiculously tragicomic.
Generally, agencies take the wrong approach to ADs, thinking they can “punish them out of existence.” That’s not going to happen. The best thing you can do is “train them down” to a minimum, and act to minimize collateral damage.
This column is not about products — but the recent development of Safe Direction Ballistic Containment Systems absolutely demands more attention than a “New Gear Review” blurb on a back page. Get this: Every person who possesses a handgun should own and religiously use a ballistic backdrop each and every time they possibly can when clearing or charging that weapon. That said, Safe Direction products are the most appropriate, portable and affordable ballistic containment systems I have found for general use — period.
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John Morrison served in combat as a Marine sergeant, and retired as a senior lieutenant from the San Diego Police Department, having served there as Director of Training, Commanding Officer of SWAT and division executive officer. He has taught, written and lectured widely on training, tactics and leadership. Contact him at StreetLevelOne@yahoo.com. |
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Robert Russell Moore needs longer shirts or stout suspenders — or both. Maybe he’ll get ’em in prison. The 33-year old ex-employee of an Arby’s restaurant in Prince Fredrick, Maryland, was identified as the suspect in a burglary of that business by his distinctive “butt cleavage.”
After the burglary, four other employees and the manager viewed video from a surveillance camera. The disguised suspect was seen looting the place from several different angles, including the rear. The viewers suspected it was Moore from his clothing, body shape and movement, but they couldn’t make a definite ID until he bent over. Then, just as good as a fingerprint, bingo — they knew it was him!
Choosing their words carefully, investigators reported Moore was identified by “the distinctive top portion of his buttocks.” The employees said they had seen that particular buttcrack many times, and would know it anywhere. This raises an interesting question about the future use of “bend-over lineups,” doesn’t it? Or, showing photos to a witness: “See any butts that look familiar there, ma’am?”
The manager stated that he had even counseled Moore repeatedly about “exposure of his buttcrack.” Moore drew a 10-year prison sentence in a facility where we can only hope he’ll be known as “Buttcrack Bobby.”
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Safariland’s Automatic Locking System (ALS) holsters are an excellent step forward in the progression of highly functional holsters for today’s cops. They’re rugged, sophisticated and professional. Quality thermal molded synthetic components like the Safari-Laminate finish, injection molded Universal Belt Loop, and imitation suede lining provides extreme durability.
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Waiting for a backup is almost always better than charging ahead — it all counts for your 20 folks.
To err on the side of caution is probably best, or if not, wear good armor.
The adage “don’t let your battleship attitude overload your rowboat ass” applies to tactics — regardless of seniority or years on the job.
Old cops can die just as quick as rookies. The reverse is also true.
It will be very hard to acquire new combat skills in the middle of a fight.
Over the years, I’ve watched what’s been written about tactics and their application by cops. I noticed much of the material is geared toward SWAT and specialized units. Perhaps this is because the perception is SWAT needs these tactics more than patrol cops? But by the time SWAT gets there, patrol has already been handling the scene. While SWAT is generally used for situations like barricaded suspects — don’t forget, it was patrol that found the suspect barricaded in the first place.
Learn About Street Cop Tactics
in the July/August issue of American COP
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Taurus has rocked the firearm industry over the past few years with new, innovative and exciting firearm designs. This latest has broken the mold of home/vehicle defense handguns by offering a combination of .45 Colt and .410 shotgun loads — in the same revolver!
Made of stainless steel, the Model 4410 (with 2.5" chambers) hold five rounds of either .45 Colt or .410 shot/buckshot or slug. The unique Taurus “Ribber” grips soften recoil and, at 29 ounces, this all-steel revolver is easy to handle and shoot. A red fiber-optic front sight stands out, even in low light, while the fixed rear sight offers rugged durability. At 5.4" in height and only 1.5" in width, the 4410 is big enough to let you maintain control, while still being small enough to easily manage in close-quarters.
At fingertip distances, the rifling in the 4410’s bore spreads the shot from a .410 load dramatically, making a 10" shot pattern at surprisingly close ranges. Just the ticket for bedroom distances in the dark, under stress, or if in the hands of a nervous spouse with minimal training.
One lucky reader will win all the goodies shown here!
To see a video on the Model 4410, go to: http://www.taurususa.com/video/taurus-theJudge-video.cfm
To see a 360 display of the Guardian Angel, go to: http://www.life-act.com/guardianangel.ph
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Includes The New Kimber Guardian Angel Non-Lethal OC Self Defense Tool!
Since not every situation demands a deadly force response, American COP has also included Kimber’s new “Guardian Angel” less-lethal OC response tool. The Guardian Angel will not depressurize, since the patented propulsion system out-performs common pressurized canisters. With two shots available within one second, the 13' range and high speed of the 10-percent OC and 2.4-percent capsaicinoids assures penetration around glasses, into pores and membranes, causing temporary blindness, gagging and pain. |
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