10 Practical Lessons for Concealed Carriers From the Zimmerman Trial
I watched 88 hours of the Zimmerman trial. Here are 10 practical lessons for concealed carriers, from avoiding fights to what to do after the shot.
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Front Line Friday #37: EMS Gear on Patrol - What to Carry and Why
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is a gear week, and the topic is medical gear an individual patrol officer can carry on the body to extend capability in the minutes before EMS arrives. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this column going e...
Armed Shopper Stops Attack on Mother and Daughter, Faces No Charges
A Georgia shopper drew his firearm to stop a man beating a mother and her teenage daughter, then fired when the attacker turned on him. Police say the armed citizen will face no charges.
Every Decision You Make Could Be Used Against You in Court
Some things a prosecutor uses against you are easy to explain. Some take work. Some just make you look bad. Lessons from 88 hours of the Zimmerman trial.
Front Line Friday #36: Budget Cycles and Procurement Realities
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an editorial, and the topic is how agency procurement cycles produce gear that is already behind the curve by the time it hits the field, and why the officers holding that gear are right to be frustrated. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead ...
The M4A1 Carbine Evolution
The M4A1 is one of the most recognizable U.S. military carbines of the modern era. Still, the weapon that entered service in the 1990s is not quite the same M4A1 that soldiers and special operations forces use today. Its development has been driven by a recurring problem: how to keep the M4'...
Contra Costa Sheriff Banned Red Dots, Weapon Lights, and 1911s From Concealed Carry. SAF Settlement Forces the County to Drop All Three
SAF settlement: Contra Costa County Sheriff drops bans on red-dot sights, weapon lights, and 1911/2011 pistols for CCW license holders. Read the original story: Contra Costa Sheriff Banned Red Dots, Weapon Lights, and 1911s From Concealed Carry. SAF Settlement Forces the County to Drop All Three
Toledo Woman Holds Two Brothers at Shotgun Point After Early-Morning Fight With Her Family, Both Men Arrested on Domestic Violence and Assault Charges
Two brothers were arrested after Toledo police found a woman holding a shotgun on them, defending her family in a home on Pinewood. Read the original story: Toledo Woman Holds Two Brothers at Shotgun Point After Early-Morning Fight With Her Family, Both Men Arrested on Domestic Violence and Assau...
What Is a Citizen First Responder?
Editor’s Note: This article describing the citizen first responder is presented for discussion purposes. Know and follow your jurisdiction’s laws regarding self-defense, and ensure that anyone rendering aid is qualified to do so. Seek competent training from qualified instructors. A commo...
Bodycam Shows Colorado Deputy Stop Charging Black Bear With Handgun
An Eagle County deputy’s bodycam captured a charging black bear and the rapid handgun response that stopped it. The encounter illustrates the value of firearm proficiency, decisive action, and taking dangerous wildlife seriously.