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magazines that seem to be aimed more at the leaders rather than real cops. I read the first issue from cover to cover and almos
LEAA JAMES J. FOTIS THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ALLIANCE OF AMERICA. EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF I How’d That n a major catastrophe like Hurr
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CARRY OPTIONS FROM HOLSTERS TO HAVERSACKS. MARK HANTEN MAXPEDITION Hard-Use Gear I carry a gun with me nearly all the time. For
HIGH TECH BOB DAVIS CUTTING EDGE WIDGETS — AND OTHER NEW STUFF. AN EYE ON CRIME T Rugged Tool Not A Toy know, you’re thinking a
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EQUIPMENT SELECTION M ZEROING W hat zero should the rifle have is a point of discussion for many agencies. Options may include 2
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ARE WE SCANNING FOR THREATS Choreographed Ballet? Brian Hoffner eaching law-enforcement knife, pistol, shotgun and rifle techni
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the 21-4 to name a few. Because of my job, I’ve attended armorer courses at the S&W Academy, which included factory tours. I sp
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John Connor The LaserMax LMS-1202 Light & Laser Unit For The Remington 870 T he Remington 870 is the definitive fighting shotgun,
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He may as well put a sign on the back reading “Please stop me! I need an attitude adjustment.” 58 AMERICAN COP • JANUARY/FEBRUA
Jeremy D. Clough HOW M ” GET ARRESTED ost crime is stupid, but all acts of stupidity aren’t criminal. Like the law-abiding guy
It’s always a great idea to cop an attitude when surrounded by three people who can put you in jail. Photo: Ren Summers behind
know enough about the legal system to realize how limited those services are. Then there are the cards some DUI lawyers hand ou
Roy Huntington 150-Year-Old Tactical Gear? up. Woolrich — the same maker of all that cool “oldtimey but actually modern” wool c
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SCANNING FOR THREATS Continued from page 39 are not likely to be standing there, out in the open, like high noon in Dodge City.
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