In recent years the U.S. Secret Service has been viewed several times in a less than ideal light. Agents of the U.S. Secret Service undoubtably have an on the job stress level that many of us could never comprehend. They are tasked with protecting key members of the White House and Congress as well as […]
Law Enforcement
Blue on Blue: Plain clothes Homeland Security Agent shot by US Marshal
We have harped on this before, but not everybody reads WeaponsMan.com, and it happened again — a plainclothes agent (a Fed from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the investigations arm of ICE), joined local cops and a smorgasbord of whatever LEOs were handy in responding to a reported active shooter event at a school in Texas. […]
Police video shows Nevada murder suspect break cuffs and escape
There is always controversy when there is a fight with a suspect in handcuffs, as there should be. What we must remember is that some men are very dangerous even empty handed in cuffs. Check this guy out. Police video shows a Nevada homicide suspect handcuffed to a table in a police interview room twisting […]
Top 5 Less Lethal Tools for Police
Perhaps now, more than ever there is an expectation that Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) will only use deadly force as an absolute necessity. Time and again we see LEOs tried in the media with regards to a deadly force incident. I am not here to debate the validity of deadly force situations, instead I would […]
Concealed Carry Advice: How to deal with the Police
Avoid even minor infractions and if you contact the police, know what to do. Featured image courtesy of newsday.com
More about the IWI Tavor used by Baton Rouge Murderer
Screen grabs from the surveillance footage of the Baton Rouge Murderer show the unmistakable outline of a Tavor rifle. The IWI Tavor is the civilian version of the TAR-21 which was fielded by the Israeli Defense Forces in the early 2000s as an M16/M4 replacement. The TAR-21 would later be replaced by the […]
Photo Friday: Police shooting cops bullet jams suspects gun
If a jury in Colorado ever is asked to decide whether Jahlil Meshesha was pointing his gun at off-duty Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff Jose Ramon Marquez in an apparent attempted robbery last winter, they just need to look at a photograph of his weapon. The photo shows Marquez’s bullet, which he fired at Meshesha while […]
What to do when the Police pull your car over
Most of us have had that sinking feeling when the blue lights go on behind us. Traffic stops can be dangerous for police and citizens. It is important that you pull over safely and follow the police officers directions. Non-compliance can lead to a perceived threat and use of force. If you are legally carrying […]
Dallas Police Murders: What we know about the shooter and his rifle
Initial reports from the Dallas shooting described multiple snipers with AR-15s. CBS news later reported that the terrorist in Dallas used an antique, the SKS. It now appears that the shooter used a modified Saiga IZ-240 5.45mm rifle. I will not mention his name. These Police officers gave their lives in Dallas: Officer Brent Thompson […]