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Articles and podcast episodes on handheld and weapon-mounted lights, illumination tools, low-light tactics, search and identification, equipment selection, techniques, and training.
Instructor: Chase Jenkins Location/Date: Double Tap Training Grounds, Calera Alabama. January 20th, 2018 Equipment Details: Handgun – Glock 19 gen 4, Frank Proctor Y-Notch sights, S3F stainless fluted barrel, Overwatch Precision TAC trigger Weapon light – Streamlight TLR 1-HL, Surefire batteries Holster – M3 Tactical Kydex Fedlr Torch AIWB with MOD Wing Magazine Carrier – … Read more
For more Manual Monday, we are continuing our discussion on aiming the pistol. Specifically, we will be addressing non-dominant eye use, incorrect zero, and low-light conditions with the pistol. Discussing all elements of the shot process for the pistol is a vital discussion, as the M17 will be fielded to elements of the 82nd … Read more
P&S ModCast 128 examines the allure and misunderstandings of pistol weaponlights with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.
Editor’s note: This article reflects information available when it was originally published. Laws, policies, products, personnel, technical standards, and recommended practices may have changed. Verify time-sensitive details through current authoritative sources before relying on them. One of the things I like best about being a travelling instructor is meeting cops from all over the place … Read more
When buying ‘new’ gear, please take the time to find out some pertinent info: 1. Who is selling it and what is their role in the sale? 2. Who is building the equipment and what qualifications do they have? 3. What are the warranty and return terms? I was recently asked to check a pair … Read more
After Action Report Course: LMS Defense Night Vision Fundamentals Course Instructor: Daniel Bales Host facility: LMS Defense Combat Development Center Location: Fernley, Nevada Course length: 1 day *In the interest of complete transparency: I am a part time employee of LMS Defense and have worked for them as an RSO on several occasions. In addition … Read more
Using NVG’s for a multitude of Law Enforcement tasks presents some challenges from typical white light jobs. One of those challenges is that the NVG is focused at a given distance, typically at infinity. The problem with this is when you need to see or examine something at close range. This requires that the NVG … Read more
I have been a SWAT dude for over 20 years, during that time I have seen huge advances in tactics, techniques and procedures as well as gear and supporting equipment. Indeed, I tell new guys that I wish I was starting my SWAT career today versus being at the end of it. We have come … Read more
Economical Force Modernization Options for Law Enforcement Night Vision Equipment Abstract: Night Vision technologies have always carried a high price tag, but in recent years it has been more widely adopted in the Law Enforcement community. As departments and agencies better realize their capabilities and performance they have been incorporating Night Vision into their organizations’ … Read more
Sentinel Concepts Low Light Handgun and Carbine AAR Instructor: Steve Fisher By: Joshua Lepselter ***[Note: the attached pictures show the light setup on the rifle and the splashback experienced from the light being so far behind the front sight]*** “If there is a 50% chance of rain, you’d carry an umbrella. Tonight there will be … Read more