Attending the police academy can be very expensive for anyone not yet employed by a law enforcement agency. Beyond the tuition costs, recruits often must buy their own firearms, ammunition, uniforms, duty gear and more. To assist academy recruits, Primary Arms announced the new Cadet Program through its Primary Arms Government division. The new program is designed to help … [Read more...]
SHOT Show 2019: C-Products Defense Stainless Steel DURAMAG
C-Products Defense (CPD) released the new DURAMAG AR-15 magazine at SHOT Show 2019. The new DURAMAG magazine is an all-steel AR-15 magazine with several upgrades specifically implemented to compete with the proliferation of polymer magazines. Quite frankly, I'm surprised it has taken so long for a magazine manufacturer to delve deeper into improving metal magazine … [Read more...]
Strike Industries Viper Enhanced AR-15 Pistol Grip: First Look [Updated]
Strike Industries has just released its Viper Enhanced Pistol Grip for the AR-15 or AR-10 model rifles. The new Viper grip incorporates several design features to enhance the shooter's grip and comfort while shooting. Of particular note, is the optional grip angle the Viper offers to maximize the individualized preferences of shooters. This is an incredible development and … [Read more...]
Otis Tactical Cleaning Kit
Otis Technology has just announced the release of its Tactical Cleaning Kit. This compact cleaning kit is designed to provide the most applicable cleaning supplies for a variety of highly popular firearm calibers. According to Otis, this new cleaning kit is a descendant of the "Whole Kit and Caboodle" cleaning kits. The benefit of the Tactical Cleaning Kit is a very compact … [Read more...]
Strike Industries New Improved Glock Flat Trigger
Strike Industries released its new Improved Flat Trigger for Glock pistols. The Improved Flat Trigger is compatible with most models from Generation 1-4. So far, the newest Gen 5 models are not compatible but look for that to change in the future. Made from billeted aluminum, the Improved Flat Trigger is specifically designed to enhance the ergonomics and geometry of the Glock … [Read more...]
1791 Gunleather Carbon Fiber Premium Leather Holster
1791 Gunleather released its innovative new "Project Stealth" holster line combining carbon fiber and premium leather. These new holsters will pair heavy native steerhide with state-of-the-art flexible carbon fiber in a proprietary, patent-pending combination of the two materials. The carbon fiber used in the 1791 Gunleather holsters is the patented CX-6 carbon fiber … [Read more...]
CrossBreed SuperTuck IWB Holster Review
Looking for the most comfortable concealed carry holster on the market? In this CrossBreed holster review, we take a look at the SuperTuck rig and determine if the company’s claims about comfort have merit. In a relatively short amount of time CrossBreed Holsters made a lasting impact on the firearms industry. One of its products that seems to have influenced more imitation … [Read more...]
Pike Trail Pocket Blanket Review
Recently, I tested the Pike Trail Pocket Blanket to evaluate its usefulness as both an emergency blanket for an urban police officer and as a survival tool for rural officers. It appeared small enough and potentially beneficial for a bail out bag. This may not seem like the usual gear and accessory selection for BlueSheepdog, but when I saw the Pocket Blanket I immediately … [Read more...]
Magpul GL Glock Enhanced Mag Wells
Magpul released two new GL Enhanced Magazine Wells for full-sized Glock pistols. The new GL Enhanced Magazine Wells adds to the previous two options for Compact Glock pistols. The enhanced magazine wells are designed to quickly and easily attach to the Glock frame, and provide a larger and slightly angled surface face to guide new magazines into the magazine well. The … [Read more...]
New ETS Glock 42 and 43 Magazines
Elite Tactical Systems (ETS) released new Glock magazines for the very popular Glock 42 and Glock 43 pistols. These magazines are the latest addition to the ETS line of Glock magazines. Though some non-OEM magazines fail to live up to advertised expectations, the ETS magazines have worked well in my hands. Previously, ETS has released various capacity Glock magazines for … [Read more...]