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SPRINGFIELD'S LIGHTWEIGHT OPERATOR
Let There Be Light — In Lumens AND Weight.
COP CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
You Forgot, But We Didn’t.
PATROL RIFLE OPTICS
Do You Really Need One?
GT-14 NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR
New From N-Vison Optics, LLC.
RIFLE MANIPULATION
How. What. When. Where.
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Gary Paul Johnston
Let There Be Light — In Lumens And Weight
“The pistol that will never die” continues to live a life of its own, as it keeps ahead of the rest of the pack while approaching a century of service. With more companies than you might care to count making Model of 1911-style pistols, even more variations and improvements have been made to the gun — many more.
For those just tuning in, such improvements include advanced fixed and adjustable sights, match grade barrels, speed hammers, tuned extractors, forward slide grooves, extended-ambidextrous thumb safeties, beavertail grip safeties, adjustable triggers, magazine well extensions and dozens of grip styles — the list goes on and on. The 1911 is even offered in sizes its inventor, small arms genius John Moses Browning, never dreamed of, along with wider frames, high capacity magazines and even double action triggers. Then there are the calibers. In addition to its original, timeless .45 ACP chambering, various versions of the pistol can be had in .17, .22, .38, 9mm, 10mm, .40 and .50 caliber. However, it’s the .45 ACP cartridge that remains king.
There is more about the Springfield Lightweight Operator in the Nov/Dec issue of American COP.
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John Connor
You Forgot, But We Didn’t
Yeah, we know … Last New Year’s Day you wrote “Shop For Christmas!” in your monthly Day-Timer, and you were determined not to repeat last year’s 2300 hours-on-December 24th Christmas “shopping” debacle. Remember? Your partner got a handcuff key and a dusty box of Federal HydraShoks right off the shelf in your closet. You hoped he wouldn’t notice there were eight rounds missing. He did. The guy who patiently nursed you through the academy got a six-pack of Bud Lite with a bow made outta yellow Crime Scene tape on it — and the list goes on. You were determined never to let that happen again, so you carefully penciled in that reminder, and then repeated it every month — for a while.
See All The Great Gift Goodies inside the Nov/Dec issue!
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Clint Smith
How. What. When. Where.
The issues of rifle safety and basic marksmanship have been addressed as well as the importance of developing programs continually teaching officers to use cover and or concealment while deploying a stable firing platform. Once officers can hit the correct target well and often, the mechanics of the rifle should be addressed. In fact, some of these can be addressed early in a training program to help set the stage for continuing skills development.
The following is based on AR15-type weapon systems run by a right-handed shooter for manipulation techniques.
There is more about Rifle Manipulation inside the Nov/Dec issue!
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At most agencies across the country, I could usually tell who the senior patrol sergeants were without looking for the stripes. They’re the ones with cracked; squeaking leather gear and only the belt equipment issued eight, 15 or 29 years before. A re-stitched “Level Zero” holster looking like a rhino’s butt after a hot day in a mudhole contains a revolver infested with dust bunnies. A dump pouch with a time-worn snap is perpetually poised to drop six rounds of .38 Special on the deck. His most recent concession to the modern era is a vintage MagLite, once blue-black, and now worn shiny. It ain’t funny when it’s true, guys.
Those sergeants were also the ones most likely to pause while shuffling papers, look up to see some young hard-charging officer showing off the latest tac-tool or warrior-widget to his pals, wryly mutter “Kids and their toys, hmph!” — and then just go back to shuffling.
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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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Read the rest of this column from the Nov/Dec issue by clicking below
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In Bath, England, a guy whose motorbike was stolen, had insult added to the injury when he kept seeing the thief riding his scooter around the area. This happened several times, and each time, he reported it to the local police.
Then one day he spotted the thief riding his scooter again, and this time, there were officers present! He gleefully pointed out the suspect, quickly explained that it was a stolen motorbike, and waited for them to take off in hot pursuit. Instead, they watched the scofflaw tootle away.
Officers explained they could not pursue the suspect as long as he was riding the scooter because he wasn’t wearing a helmet. If officers gave chase, they explained, this could upset the rider and he might crash and be injured, perhaps even severely. Then they’d be liable for his injuries, because they’d knowingly precipitated a dangerous situation. They promised to regain possession of the scooter — if they could find it sitting stationary — and even chat with the miscreant — if he made himself similarly available. Now, if only he were wearing a helmet and appropriate protective gear. Well, then, by Jove, they’d give him “the what-for,” wouldn’t they?
That humming sound; it’s Winston Churchill turning over in his grave — like a dynamo.
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I have to say; I really thought more cops would have gotten new holsters by now. After a hiatus from the field for the last several years, I’m back working patrol. What’s more, I’m working nights and so far, the action has been pretty much non-stop.
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Hallways by definition are “a corridor or passage in a building.” Corridors are by definition a passageway into which compartments or rooms open or a restricted lane as in an air traffic corridor. These hallways, corridors or passageways can restrict flow or movement and are generally found in conjunction with doors and corners.
Clearing Or Offense
When moving down the hall you have two choices. One is to stay close to the wall to minimize you as a target. Two is to move down the middle of the hall to reduce the potential of being hit by ricochets and flying debris. Select a technique based on the construction material of the walls. If is a hard material like concrete, it doesn’t take a mental giant to figure out you could be hit by gunfire or fragmentation and stuff coming down the hallway.
If it’s required to move in the hallway then approach open doors and corners with caution. Use the techniques on doors and doorways discussed in a previous issue. Visually slice the opening with your eyes keeping the muzzle of your weapon in support. Don’t lead into the opening with your elbow, foot, hat brim or the weapon’s muzzle. Work from the right side of the hall to clear the left corner then back up, cross over and work from the left side of the hall to visually clear the right corner. Look as far as possible into the area you’re clearing. Use fixtures inside the room to help you clear it — mirrors, windows, anything that would reflect or show movement or location of possible threats.
Learn More About Hallways & Corners
in the Nov/Dec 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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Included in the package is BLACKHAWK's NIGHT-OpS LEGACY X9
The Springfield Armory Operator pistol was the first offered by a major 1911 manufacturer with a light-mounting rail forged directly into the frame. Others have followed but Springfield still offers the most comprehensive line of 1911 light-rail guns available.
The Standard Picatinny mounting platform readily accepts the most popular whitelight and laser illumination devices used by military spec-ops and law enforcement tactical teams. These fully-capable extreme-duty firearms are truly the best of the best.
BlackHawk’s Night-Ops Legacy X9
Do you want the maximum light output from a 9-volt light? Then this Legacy X9 from BlackHawk’s Night-Ops division is for you. It features an anti-roll system, Xenon lamp assembly and produces 120 real lumens of powerful white light. It’s rugged. It’s durable. And it’s perfectly sized. Everything you could want from a high-powered lighting tool.
Kimber Guardian Angel
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-foot 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.
One lucky reader will win all the goodies shown here!
The Nov/Dec issue has all the details on how to win this prize package! >>Order Now!<< |
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