Telor Tactical is a relatively new manufacturer of law enforcement and civilian holsters, but they produce some very nice options to the market. Made primarily from neoprene, nylon and Velcro, the Telor Tactical holsters are designed for comfort, fit, and practical use by on-duty police personnel and civilian CCP holders as well. Telor Tactical sent us a few of their products … [Read more...]
Gungenics Gun Cleaning Kit Review
Gungenics has recently released their patent-pending Quik-Change System gun cleaning kit. The Quik-Change system is designed with a quick attach, quick disconnect locking mechanism on each of the cleaning components. Contrary to traditional threaded components, the Gungenics Quik-Change System is a simple push/pull on and off design. Gungenics was at SHOT Show 2016 and have … [Read more...]
UTM Civilian Training Ammunition Review [Updated]
Buckle up for what is probably the most in-depth UTM Civilian Training Ammunition Review ever published. Last February we posted on Universal Training Munitions (UTM), and their significant importance to reality-based training (RBT) for the military and law enforcement. The UTM design allows officers to use their duty firearms during force-on-force training. For the AR-15, … [Read more...]
New LA Police Gear Recon C1 Flashlight Review
LA Police Gear recently announced a new line of flashlights under their own label (LAPG). The Recon C1 flashlight is one of the new arrivals, and when I saw the light on their website I was really impressed by the specifications and features. Flashlight technology has exploded over the last 10-15 years, and the new Recon C1 appears to be a beneficiary of those improvements. … [Read more...]
Edge Tactical Acid Gambit Review
In 2014 one of my officers, who was also on the SWAT Team with me, showed me a pair of [easyazon_link identifier="B0089ECOJY" locale="US" tag="bluesheecom-20"]Edge Tactical[/easyazon_link]glasses (eye protection) that he had purchased on his own. The product was from their Tactical series. He swore they were the best eye pro he had ever worn, especially for tactical … [Read more...]
Safariland GLS Pro-Fit Holster Review
At the 2015 SHOT Show Safariland introduced the [easyazon_link identifier="B00UTMD9AC" locale="US" tag="bluesheecom-20"]GLS Pro-Fit Holster[/easyazon_link]. This holster is designed by famed Safariland holster designer, Bill Rodgers, and is an amazing advancement in polymer nylon holster designs. The GLS Pro-Fit holster will likely set the standard by which all polymer holsters … [Read more...]
Ruger LC380 Review
The Ruger LC380 (Light Carry) handgun is chambered in .380ACP and is made for deep concealment or pocket carry, as is its predecessor, the Ruger LC9 in 9x19mm (introduced in 2011). A side-by-side comparison shows the two, the LC9 and the LC380, to be identical. From the accompanying insert to the owner’s manual: “...the Ruger LC380 has the same basic operational characteristics … [Read more...]
Blackhawk Legacy L-6V Flashlight Review
Blackhawk has produced another high output flashlight to their family of quality tactical flashlights. The Legacy L-6V flashlight is the newest addition to Blackhawk’s Night-Ops line of illumination tools. I happened to be in the market for a new flashlight recently and purchased the Legacy for available features and its incredible brightness. This is my Blackhawk Legacy … [Read more...]
TKL Outdoors Diamond Black Rifle Case Review
Storing and transporting a rifle is an important aspect of a police department’s overall firearms program, yet it is often addressed as an afterthought by many agencies. When a department spends thousands of dollars for a rifle, optic and accessories, it only makes sense to protect that investment with something more than a cheap padded case bought at the local discount … [Read more...]
Colt LE6940P Review – The Next Generation AR-15
The Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR), as the AR-15 semiautomatic rifle is now identified, is the most popular rifle in the United States. In its original configuration as the M16 with semi- and full-auto capability, it is now the longest serving rifle in our armed forces. In military use, it has undergone, and continues to undergo, refinements as dictated by battlefield … [Read more...]