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Police Firearm Training

Police Firearm Training

Have you ever wondered what officers go through in police firearm training? Perhaps you’re thinking about joining the force one day, or maybe you’re just curious about the firearm training requirements for police officers. Regardless of what brought you here, you’ll find what you need in this article.  To better understand police firearm training, we […]

Wilson Combat EDC X9 2.0

Wilson Combat EDC X9 2.0 Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick If I’m being honest, I was a little skeptical when Wilson Combat asked me to review the EDC X9 2.0 double-stack 9mm pistol. The playing field for 9mm EDC handguns is already overcrowded.  It didn’t seem likely that they could disrupt the market with a double-stack handgun that would change my mind […]

Dead Air Wolfman

Dead Air Wolfman: Suppressor Review

A suppressor is a suppressor, right? Not exactly. Much like firearms, there is a lot of disparity in the suppressor market. I’ve fired so-so suppressors that are good if you are on a budget, and I’ve used top-of-the-line options. Recently, I purchased the Dead Air Silencers Wolfman Suppressor, a versatile, modular option with a competitive […]

Best Suppressed 9mm Pistol

Best Suppressed 9mm Pistol

We’ve all been there. You’ve picked out a suppressor, but can’t decide on which handgun to attach it to. To make things worse, manufacturers do a poor job of documenting which pistols are suppressor-ready. I’ll do what I can to help, giving you my list of six suppressor-ready pistols, meaning handguns with threaded barrels straight […]

Police Ammo

Police Ammo: What Do They Use?

The difficult job of being a police officer requires purpose-driven ammunition. For this article, we’ve interviewed Officer Mike Perez of the Metro DC police. Perez explains common police ammo, and why there’s been a shift in ammunition choice with ballistic advancements. As you’ll see, police officers share many of the same concerns about ammunition as […]