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Kimber’s Covert IIs.
ADAPTING THE “28 ARTICELS”
Using Counterinsurgency Ideas For Street-Level Encounters.
VIRGINIA TECH & THE MAIN STREAM MEDIA
Don’t Let Facts Get In The Way Of A Good Story.
ONE COIN; TWO SIDES
Territorialism, Power Grabs, Ego And CYA Attitudes Are Killing Our Departments.
GOING 1911
How A PD Charged — And How They Trained.
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Sammy Reese
Kimber’s Covert IIs
One is none, two is one and when you are talking Kimber Covert IIs, three is fun. Editor Dave dropped the plain brown box on my desk. I knew from the shape it most likely held guns. In this case it had three, all three sizes of the new Kimber Covert II series — full-size Custom Covert II, Pro Covert II and the Ultra Covert II were unwrapped checked for clear and fondled. When I asked Dave who was going to review them, he didn’t respond. When I looked up he had the cat-that-ate the-canary grin on his face. “You dude,” was his reply as he walked away. The results of my begging and pleading for a feature in COP were now being paid back in triplicate. “By the way, I need it by next Tuesday.” It was Friday Damn, now I have to go the range. Luckily, Jeff Hoffman had recently sent three different Blackhills .45 ACP loads for another test.
There is more about Kimber’s Covert IIs Trio in the Jan/Feb issue of American COP.
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Steve Albrecht
Lt. Col. David Kilcullen is a man who knows battle. He served 21 years in the Australian Army and fought in hot spots around our globe. He served his country and then began a tour of duty with our State Department. In response to what he saw as the growing sophistication of Iraqi and Afghani fighters, he wrote a manifesto of sorts and titled it, “Twenty-Eight Articles: Fundamentals for Company-level Counterinsurgency.” Where you work may not look like Iraq or Afghanistan; it’s sad to say if we don’t do our jobs one day it might.
See all the 28 Articles inside the Jan/Feb issue!
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Roger Eckstine
How A PD Changed — And Trained
Recruiting and retention are problems suffered by departments throughout the US. Agencies, big and small, are struggling to come up with strategies to remedy the issue but most fall short. Harrison, Arkansas Police Chief Lyle Smith and Major Sam Martin came up with a novel, in their case effective, effort to offer better training to the troops and possibly attract more recruits by instituted a policy of issuing first class side arms, ammo and gear. Harrison is a city of approximately 13,000. Thanks to an influx of large corporations, it’s experiencing renewed growth. Workers from out of town exponentially boost the daytime population adding pressure to all city services.
There is more about Going 1911 inside the Jan/Feb issue!
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A recently promoted sergeant got a baptism of fire in the crucible of company politics. He learned — among other things — getting along often meant blind obedience, giving up his own sense of ethics and morality, and even if he went along, if he didn’t align himself as a pawn of some powerful patron, there were high-ranking officers who would either pointedly or recreationally try to “get him” and make his life miserable. He wanted some straight talk about the tactics of agency survival.
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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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Talk about a shortage of details — how’s this? Police in Sioux Falls, South Dakota reported they have arrested a 60-year old man for burglary, unlawful occupancy, indecent exposure, and “committing sex acts with traffic signs.” Even more enigmatic, local officers said they confiscated two years worth of 8mm film and VHS videotapes on which the suspect filmed himself in flagrante with those innocent signs. Now, we can understand him taking advantage of a sign clearly saying “Yield,” but when a sign says “STOP,” that means stop.
Area residents apparently knew something weird was going on, and when one observed Verle Peter Dills cavorting near a traffic sign with his tripod and video camera, there was some kinda confrontation. He was chased to a nearby garage and arrested there.
Initially, we really wanted to know what the heck this guy was doing with those traffic signs. Now, we’re not so sure. Besides, it’s probably legal in California, New York and Massachusetts.
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Quality gear should be carried in quality cases. You don’t want the gear your life might depend on to get thrashed around in your trunk or manhandled in transit. Precision equipment like your guns, optics, photography equipment and electronics gear deserve the protection of a good case. Protect your gear and it’ll return the favor when the time comes. One of the best protections is to carry your sensitive stuff in one of Hardigg Cases’ rugged line of Storm Cases. They’re extremely tough and built to keep equipment safe and secure no matter what the elements dish out. They’re waterproof, dustproof, bear proof and you can even drive a truck over them — not sure why you’d want to, but you can.
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You know the old saying, “When it rains it pours?” Well today I was drowned by comments or even what I might call complaints. Two very senior cops I hold in high regard called me today to complain about the direction the newer rifle guys of their respective departments are being led by some of the resident LEO rifle “newer” experts.
I started teaching a rifle program in 1983 I titled “Urban Rifle.” The concept was based on personal experiences and what was missing in the law enforcement community and private sector in the application of fighting with rifles. This program wasn’t necessarily intended for SWAT. In my mind’s eye, I simply wanted to teach others to fight smart with the AR or other magazine fed rifle platform in a compressed environment.
The first few years were slow going and I got lots of strange looks and even stranger calls about teaching tactics and techniques for the rifle inside normally considered effective pistol distances or ranges.
Now, 24 years later, I’ve probably taught more rifle classes than any other class I teach and I think I’ve learned a few things about what makes a serviceable rifle system for law enforcement — especially for the patrol cops bellying up to the rifle carry bar. So, I thought to share these concepts with you.
Learn More About Rifles American COPs Need
in the Jan/Feb issue of American COP
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Also includes the new Kimber Guardian Angel non-lethal OC self defense tool!
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American COP Magazine is starting off the New Year with our biggest prize package yet. Some lucky reader will win this ultimate duty package from Smith& Wesson, BlackHawk, ASP and Northend Woodcrafters — everything you’ll need to hit the field.
Smith & Wesson M&P .40
Smith & Wesson’s law enforcement workhorse comes with a legacy of more than a hundred years of service to cops and the military. The M&P was specially designed to meet the needs of soldiers and cops all over the world. It’s specifically engineered it to provide professionals with the high-level performance and safety critical in our day-to-day duties.
This is one truly duty ready pistol. It offers distinctive features providing durability, safety and versatility. They include a polymer, reinforced frame and stainless steel barrel and slide, a passive trigger safety to prevent firing if dropped and a unique trigger mechanism eliminating the need to press the trigger to disassemble the firearm. The M&P’s ergonomic design is enhanced with three interchangeable grip sizes — changeable in a matter of seconds. It also features an ambidextrous slide stop and mag release. A universal Picatinny-style equipment rail allows the addition of tactical lights and lasers.
For More info: www.smith-wesson.com
BlackHawk Duty Gear
Cops have had to make a choice between the crisp look of molded nylon or the abrasion resistance of Cordura. Molded nylon is easily damaged by abrasion and Cordura nylon alone can be crushed and lose its shape in the field. BlackHawk’s Law Enforcement Duty Gear, developed by a team of former beat cops and tactical officers, not only looks great but also has the built-in Cordura toughness and a superior ballistic nylon appearance.
This gear will look great, day after day. They use a proprietary 5-layer laminate that’s tougher than anything else out there today. It’s Duty Gear Done Right.
This great Law Enforcement Duty Gear package from BlackHawk includes the duty belt, a double magazine pouch, Gladius pouch, handcuff case, baton/flashlight holder, radio case, silent key holder, latex glove pouch and molded keepers.
The holster for the S&W M&P is the BlackHawk Law Enforcement Duty Gear SERPA Auto Lock Technology Level 2 duty holster. It combines lightning-fast gun presentation by you and welded-to-your-side retention when a bad guy is stupid enough to attempt to disarm you.
Also included is BlackHawk’s CQD Mark I knife featuring milled aluminum construction, plunge lock mechanism, recessed belt/cord cutter, carbide glass breaker and secondary safety lock in manual configuration. The Mark I is specifically designed to make rapid deployment and stowing of the knife a one-handed operation, even while wearing gloves.
To cap it all off is possibly the most innovative handheld tactical illumination tool to arrive on the scene — the Gladius. It’s a 6 volt, lithium battery powered, high-output LED illumination tool. It was designed from the ground up for the realities of close quarter conflict.
For More Info: www.blackhawk.com
ASP
ASP Chain Handcuffs incorporate a stainless steel eyelet, TIG welded stainless steel links and a ball bearing smooth rotation. Each swivel is protected by a stainless steel reinforcing collar. These cuffs were designed in the field with input from officers and instructors in over 75 nations where ASP currently conducts training. As a result, their design incorporates practical features requested by cops on the street. It’s a stainless steel handcuff that weighs less than standard designs.
For More Info: www.asp-net.com
Northend Woodcrafters
Northend Woodcrafters has taken the straight stick to a new level. They’re works of art you can carry around to whack real opponents. The third generation of design is just a joy to swing. The handle is wrapped tightly and stays gripped to your hand even when wet from rain, blood or a spilled mocha latte.
Batons can be ordered in a number of exotic woods and all are masterpieces of wood crafting. Any miscreant should be down right honored to have their femur shattered by one.
For More Info: www.northendwoodcrafters.com
One lucky reader will win all the goodies shown here!
The Jan/Feb issue has all the details on how to win this prize package! >>Order Now!<< |
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