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Police Duty Belt

Police Duty Belt Setup

When considering the ideal police duty belt setup, one of the first things to keep in mind is real estate. By real estate, I mean your body type. Slimmer individuals tend to have more trouble adjusting their belts because their belts are smaller. Larger individuals have more surface area on the belt to distribute equipment, […]

Police Body Armor

Police Body Armor: What Do They Wear?

When choosing which type of police body armor to wear as an officer, look at the rules and regulations (general orders) of the agency to which you belong. This ensures you stay within their polices and procedures. Next, consider the type of scenario you’ll be facing. For example, as an officer, are you responding to […]

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 […]

Pistol Red Dot Optics

Pistol Red Dot Optics

Over the past few years, pistol red dot sights have evolved from niche (and weird) add-ons to near-essential components for many pistol owners. What began as an accessory reserved for specialized shooters is now finding its way onto more handguns. They appeal to both seasoned experts and new gun owners, especially for concealed carry and […]

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 […]