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US Customs and Border Protection Adopt 9mm Glock Handguns

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

Today, US Customs and Border Protection announced an $85 million contract over 10 years, to Glock, Inc for new duty handguns. This contract also facilitates CBP’s transition from .40 to 9mm by 2021.

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Rumor has it that the contract includes the G19, G26 and a new pistol which has not yet been made public, but often referred to as the G47. However, it may well be the rumored Glock variant which mates a G17 slide to a G19 frame. Sights are said to be Ameriglo. Both large frame guns are also anticipated to be MOS variants for red dot sights.

These are said to be the pistols selected.

Below is CBP’s announcement:

CBP Awards Contract for Duty Handguns

WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection awarded a contract to Glock Inc. today to provide CBP law enforcement personnel the next generation standard duty handgun.
The contract is for up to $85 million over 10 years, which includes other DHS law enforcement components that have the option to purchase duty handguns through the contract.

CBP’s Law Enforcement Safety and Compliance Directorate led the extensive solicitation process to replace CBP’s current duty handgun.
“This contract provides CBP law enforcement personnel the latest in handgun technology and represents our commitment to providing the highest quality use-of-force tools and equipment to our law enforcement personnel who defend America’s frontline every day,” said Deputy Commissioner Robert E. Perez.

The solicitation process included independent performance testing by the National Institute of Justice laboratories, direct input from over 16,000 CBP law enforcement personnel and extensive field evaluations.

With the award of this contract, CBP intends to transition all law enforcement personnel from the current .40 pistol to a 9mm pistol by the end of Fiscal Year 2021.

As a component of CBP Operations Support, LESC’s mission is to optimize the safety and readiness, accountability, and operational performance of CBP law enforcement personnel by articulating use of force policy, establishing appropriate controls and standards and supplying the highest quality education and training, weapons and other tactical equipment.

Century Arms, Canik Showcasing Products At ILEETA Conference

Thursday, March 14th, 2019

DELRAY BEACH, Florida – (MARCH 13, 2019) – Century Arms, North America’s premier AK manufacturer and the exclusive importer for Canik pistols and accessories, will be exhibiting at the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) Conference and Expo in St. Louis, Missouri, March 18-23, 2019. Attendees should plan on visiting booth #249 to visit with our LE/Mil Sales Specialist about the full lineup from these brands.

Century Arms and Canik will also have a range of Law Enforcement/Military Only Canik pistols and select-Fire AK SBRs at the range session for attendees to gain hands-on experience with these products.

Century Arms is proud to support the ILEETA Scholarship Fund with a prize package donation to the conference raffle & auction event of a Canik TP9SF pistol and Safariland 6360 ALS®/SLS Level III Holster.

Attendees may contact Ross Botha, LE/Mil Sales Specialist to schedule a meeting at [rbotha@centuryarms.com]or visit him at the Century Arms / Canik booth #249.

Orlando Police Department Selects SIG Virtus Rifles for Officers

Tuesday, February 19th, 2019

NEWINGTON, N.H., (February 18, 2019) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the Orlando Police Department has adopted the SIG Virtus Rifle as part of their standard issue equipment for the departments uniformed officers, detectives, watch commanders, and sergeants. The Orlando Police Department is comprised of over 700 sworn officers protecting over 275,000 citizens in the City of Orlando.

Tom Jankiewicz, Executive Vice President, Law Enforcement Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. began, “SIG has a strong partnership with the Orlando Police Department that began with their adoption of the SIG P226 and has now extended to the SIG Virtus rifle. The Virtus is a significant upgrade to their existing platform, bringing the latest in rifle technology that will enhance their capabilities, improve accuracy, and allow them to become more effective and expeditious in their response.”

The SIG Virtus is a modular rifle engineered for the demands of special operations forces. The rifle features a free-float M-LOK™ handguard, ambidextrous AR-style controls, a telescoping or folding stock, and can be easily suppressed.

“We are honored that the Orlando Police Department has entrusted SIG SAUER equipment for the men and women of the Orlando Police Department, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with the department and supporting their mission,” concluded Jankiewicz.

For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

The Armored Group, LLC and TerraHawk, LLC Introduce New Partnership and Patented Products for Armored and Unarmored Vehicles

Sunday, February 17th, 2019

New partnership brings industry leaders together to elevate protection for dangerous surveillance scenarios

(Phoenix, AZ – (DATE) The Armored Group, LLC (TAG), a leading worldwide provider of armored vehicles, and TerraHawk LLC, the developer of rapid mobile surveillance tower systems, have joined forces. TerraHawk will be rebranded as TerraHawk built by TAG Specialty Vehicles. The company will offer SWAT teams, border patrol teams, private security teams and others in high-risk situations armored and unarmored vehicles outfitted with protective elevated surveillance towers. These towers provide viewing from high vantage points giving responders better sight lines which may be critical to positive resolutions.

The TerraHawk mobile surveillance tower enables a single law enforcement officer to operate the observation capsule which may be raised up to 25-feet and offering 360 visibility, enabling law enforcement to observe a situation that would otherwise be blocked from sight. The system allows it to be rapidly and effectively deployed to different areas, thereby disrupting the ability of criminal elements to entrench in new locations.

The tower is fitted with long range, HD, thermal or infrared cameras that provide real-time surveillance enabling officers to immediately respond and react to criminal activity, as well as provide video footage to aid in immediate witness testimony.

Other key specs of the TerraHawk Surveillance System include:

• 13-foot body base length; interior height 90”; 90” exterior width

• 60” double narrow pan formed rear doors with rotary locks and paddle handle

• Exterior LED clearance lights; LED stop/tail/turn lights recessed in the rear apron

• 4 LED interior dome lights in cargo area; 5 LED dome lights in each compartment

• Scissor lift in the body, mounted to truck frame and capsule

• Lift controls in capsule and truck cab

• Automatic leveling legs in each corner of the body

• Electronic systems include: redundant power systems for operation of hydraulic equipment; emergency and primary generator and battery systems; ground area surveillance camera systems to cover rear and sides; scene lights, weather vane/wind speed alarm, battery management system to manage battery power with alarm

• Fitted with 2 fire extinguishers, AC/heat system, shore power plug with a transfer switch, reflector kit behind the passenger seat and first aid kit

• Multiple battery charging systems including generator, shore power or chassis alternator

For over 25 years The Armored Group, LLC has been designing and manufacturing both armored and unarmored vehicles that protect first responders, military and others that need the highest level of protection in highly dangerous situations. TerraHawk has that same goal, by working together they can provide secure, elevated surveillance options from armored and unarmored vehicles. This gives first responders a better vantage point to observe and record criminal activity without ever leaving the vehicle.

“Together TAG and TerraHawk provides next-level protection while gaining access to criminal activity from an elevated surveillance capsule. The patented pass-through platform within the vehicle ensures constant protection while enabling personnel to record criminal activity in real time. We are honored to help our first responders stay safe in a variety of scenarios and will continue to develop vehicles and other products that help them do their jobs and go home to their families every day,” said Robert Pazderka, president and founder of The Armored Group, LLC.

For more information, please visit www.armoredcars.com.

USAF Security Forces Holster for Modular Handgun System M18

Monday, February 11th, 2019

US Air Force Security Forces soon begin fielding the M18 variant of the Modular Handgun System, a variant of the SIG SAUER P320.

For many years, Security Forces have been using a Safariland holster with the M9 Beretta pistol. It appears that they will continue to do so once they transition to the M18.

Download PDF here.

The Safariland kit detailed in this image will be available in Coyote as well as Black to support the full Security Forces Mission. It includes mounting options as well as magazine pouches.

Provengo Announces NEW Mechanix Wear Thin Blue Line Gloves

Wednesday, February 6th, 2019

Provengo recently announced they have teamed up with Mechanix Wear to provide government users an exclusive deal on the brand new Thin Blue Line Gloves.

 

The Limited Edition Thin Blue Line Original® features subdued logos and Thin Blue Line insignia for dedicated hands in law enforcement. Take control with high-dexterity 0.6mm synthetic leather and stay connected with touchscreen technology in the palm of your hands. The Thin Blue Line Original® features removable trigger finger seams for a custom fit and carrier loops for storage in the field. These limited edition gloves feature form-fitting TrekDry, helping to keep your hands cool and comfortable. Thermoplastic rubber (TPR) closure provides a secure fit while the reinforced thumb and index finger provide added durability.

NOTE: $1 of every sale is donated to Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)

Provengo is currently offering 20% off for eligible law enforcement/government users. Simply register for an account at Provengo.com to access this deal.

SHOT Show 19 – Hel-Star 6 Helmet-Mounted Light LE Model from Core Survival

Friday, January 25th, 2019

Core Survival has introduced a new variant of the Hel-Star 6 Helmet-Mounted Light for LE use. This variant puts the functionality most requested by LE users into one light.

It offers red or green flash, dim IR flash and IR steady. While the other features are pretty standard, the dim IR offers enough light for team members to see one another but it’s low enough light that unless it’s in direct view of an IR camera, like those on many homes, the flash won’t be seen.

It’s still built to the same environmental standard as other Hel-Star 6 lights.

www.coresurvival.com

Las Vegas Metro Police Department Approve ADM Firearms for Official Use

Friday, January 11th, 2019

New Berlin, WI. 10 January 2019 – American Defense Manufacturing (ADM) is proud to announce the Las Vegas Metro Police Department (LVMPD) has approved the UIC line of rifles as an authorized duty weapon for individual officer purchase and use for official law enforcement capacity. The LVMPD is a full-service law enforcement agency serving the city of Las Vegas and Clark County, Nevada. It is the has the largest population in Nevada with an estimated of 2.1 million persons and spans over 8,000 square miles.

The American Defense Mfg. UIC rifles combine premium components, exceptional performance, minute of angle accurate barrels, and dependability that law enforcement officers can count on when seconds count. ADM provides officers with fully ambidextrous controls

to include bolt hold open and release (via same actuator), charging handle, safety, and magazine release to seamlessly improve the usability whether left or right handed. In addition, American Defense Mfg. is committed to supporting law enforcement beyond

the sale by providing immediate, temporary replacement of any American Defense Mfg. rifle used in a critical incident and taken out of service for evidentiary purposes with the American Defense Mfg. “Ready Reserve” Program.

“We are very proud to have been approved by the LVMPD and are confident our products will exceed the expectations of the officers that deploy them.” Said William Phebus, Director of Sales. “American Defense is not just a firearm assembler. Rather, ADM operates

a full manufacturing facility, where we can control quality and maintain strict tolerances through all manufactured parts that result in superior performance and reliability.”

LVMPD officers interested in learning more about the UIC line of rifles can contact ADM’s exclusive Las Vegas dealer:

Freedom Firearms 7150 S Durango Dr. #160 Las Vegas, NV 89113 (702) GET-GUNS

www.freedomgunstore.com

Or visit with us during the LVMPD Range Day on 21JAN2019 during SHOT 2019 (Range 5).

For more information on American Defense Mfg.’s premium ambidextrous firearms, optical, illumination, and target acquisition device mounting solutions, please visit www.admmfg.com.