Recently added articles from Tactical Response:
RESULTS-DRIVEN PLANNING
Jan 01, 2009; ... What makes a tactical operation a success, the results or the process of getting there? One could argue the results will only be a good as the planning that brought them to fruition. One might even go so far as to say that without proper mission planning, the results, even if good, aren't truly ...
TAC GEAR
Jan 01, 2009; ... 5.11 Tactical Station Windbreaker While typical windbreakers offer basic protection from the elements, 5.11 Tactical takes things up a notch with the Station Windbreaker. It delivers excellent wind and rain resistance to lessen wind-chill. Constructed of soft, peached microfiber for ...
Negotiating with a Fellow Officer
Jan 01, 2009; ... The negotiator stared across at the 37-year-old man sitting on the front stoop of his house holding a gun in his lap and threatening to use it on himself or anyone who tried to approach him. They have been talking for just over two hours and the negotiator feels like he is not gaining any ...
Voodoo Science and Non-Lethal Weapons
Jan 01, 2009; ... The proliferation and employment of non-lethal weapons in military and domestic law enforcement applications has skyrocketed in the past decade. Weapons as simple as cayenne pepper sprays and as exotic as electromuscular disruption devices have rapidly become mainstays in military and law ...
RAT's Fixed Blades
Jan 01, 2009; ... The fixed blades from RAT Cutlery are for officers who put top priority on simple, straightforward function; officers who want no-frills, no-nonsense, field-proven knives. You know the officer who has every gadget in the accessory catalog bolted to his AR-15? The patrol rifle that weighs ...
Law Enforcement and Nutrition
Jan 01, 2009; ... Why does it seem so hard to eat right and stay fit? Why is it such a task to count calories and to "just say no" to that second helping or to that chocolate dessert? It seems hard because it really is hard. It does take effort. But let's face it. . .you know you feel better when you eat healthy ...
SWAT ROUND-UP International 2008
Jan 01, 2009; ... The SWAT Round-Up is a combination of international competition, a trade show and training seminars. The annual event is attended by teams from all over the United States, especially Florida, as well as numerous foreign teams. Training classes are conducted by experts from around the world, and ...
SWAT ROUND-UP International: Insights
Jan 01, 2009; ... Sixty teams from all over the world competed in the 2008 SWAT Round-Up International in Orlando, FL. Here various teams share their insights into the events. Event #1-HOSTAGE RESCUE The Hillsborough County, FL Sheriff's Office is staffed by 1,190 law enforcement deputies and 968 ...
Beretta Storm CX4 Carbine
Jan 01, 2009; ... The tactical usefulness of carrying a rifle and a pistol of the same cal- iber was realized long ago. As far back as the Old West cowboys, lawmen real- ized mat carrying only one caliber made supply easier. To them, it simply made good sense to carry only one caliber cartridge that could be used ...
Sabre Defence Rifle Review
Jan 01, 2009; ... One of the nice things about competition among firearms manufacturers is that it offers options for the end user. Take the current number of carbine manufacturers that are offering agencies fantastic quality and a plethora of options direct from the factory that heretofore had to be pieced ...
The Trijicon Reflex RX30
Jan 01, 2009; ... Patrol rifles have become a solid part of American law enforcement. As this has happened, patrol officers have a desire to equip these weapons with accessories that make their use easier and their deployment quicker. One of the items that receives the most attention is the sighting system of the ...
Tac-Cat: the Tactical Caterpillar
Jan 01, 2009; ... What is a Tac-Cat? It is a Tactical Caterpillar made by Protection Development International Corp., PDIC. The Tac- Cat is a multi-terrain, tracked vehi- cle with TAC ballistic steel armor. This armor is available in Level III (to protect against high-velocity military battle or assault rifles ...
TACTICS for Police Armored Rescue Vehicles
Jan 01, 2009; ... In July 1968, heavily armed mili- tants ambushed Cleveland, OH police. Officers were pinned down, and many were hit by gun- fire. Rescue efforts resulted in more police casualties. Radio calls went out for armored vehicles, but the police did not have any. By the time seven Brink's armored ...
THE STREETFIT CHALLENGE
Jan 01, 2009; ... Policing favors the physically fit. Even performing only admin tasks, a physically fit officer has fewer health problems. In fact, an emphasis on fitness for the desk-bound officer may be just as important for the quality of life as fitness for the patrol officer. As an incentive for all ...
TAC GEAR
Nov 01, 2008; ... PVP Communications SWAT-One Tactical Headset System You know the company for its motorcycle helmet communications equipment.. .but now PVP Communications introduces the SWAT-One Tactical Headset System. Used for several years by the Los Angeles Police Department Metro Division, the ...
PepperBall Technologies SA-4 Launcher
Nov 01, 2008; ... When law enforcement thinks of less-lethal launchers, one of the first companies to come to mind is PepperBall Technologies. PepperBall was formed in 1996 as an offshoot of Jaycor, a defense contractor for more than 30 years. The company was officially incorporated in 1998 as Jaycor Tactical ...
National Patrol Rifle Conference and Competition
Nov 01, 2008; ... Pressure testing. That is the term currently in vogue in martial arts circles today. Quite simply, it means that training conducted in the dojo or training hall is only one part of the self-defense equation. The other part is putting your practice and preparation to the test. In martial arts, ...
Tactical Rifles' Custom M40
Nov 01, 2008; ... Tactical Rifles of Dade City, FL builds precision bolt-action and auto-loading rifles in several popular calibers. Tactical Rifles receives regular requests from customers to upgrade their guns. A stock Remington 700 rifle was shipped to the company for a custom tune-up job, an upgrade to M40 ...
Tactical Lights and Techniques for Patrol Officers
Nov 01, 2008; ... Today's modern police illumination tools offer so many choices, features, and options, that a top manufacturer's 2008 catalog consists of 104 pages! Three decades ago, patrol officers had very few options to light up the midnight shift. The usual tool used for illumination was a chromed steel ...
BROCK TACTICAL BLADES
Nov 01, 2008; ... It is rare to feature a knife for law enforcement from a oneman custom shop, but Brock Blades is worth the exception. Owner Ken Brock is a full-time police officer and SWAT cop who makes customs knives between work, callouts, and family. Brock has been a cop since 1991, a firearms and defensive ...