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Lubbock SWAT Takes 1st Place at the 2023 Texas Tactical Police Officers Association Annual SWAT Competition

Sunday, October 15th, 2023

ROUND ROCK, Texas – October 8, 2023 – The Texas Tactical Police Officers Association recently completed its annual SWAT competition, title sponsored this year by Sons of Liberty Gun Works. Thirty-six teams competed this year, with nine out-of-state teams and collegiate marksmanship teams entering. Past recent years have included international competitors as well. The competition was held over four days, and teams ran in eight separate events.

Friday & Saturday of the competition included a vendor show, with 5.11 Tactical, Cobalt Kinetics, Point Blank Enterprises, Safariland Systems, and Triarc Systems helping the competition as Platinum sponsors.

TTPOA President Dan Calosanto applauded Lubbock SWAT for their win – ” This was a record number of entries for us with 36 teams, and Lubbock PD deserves congratulations.”

Kolton Pirkle, member of Lubbock SWAT and sniper for the winning team, had high praise for the event. “This year’s TTPOA SWAT Competition was great. You could immediately see that the TTPOA Staff and hosting agency put in a ton of work to make the competition flow. The events were challenging and placed a large emphasis on understanding the mission, team communication during the mission, and executing the plan as a team. There was a high value placed on accuracy and accountability with high round counts and penalties for every miss or procedural violation. They provided teams with opportunities for strategy and creativity to think outside the box on how to get to the finish line. Our team has competed with TTPOA since 2012 and the event seems to get better each year. We believe that this year’s event was up there with the best. This competition definitely pushes us to train hard and get better as a team each year as well. If you are on the fence as a department or as a business looking for exposure in the tactical world, this is the event to get into. We are already looking forward to next year’s competition.”

Andy Adkins, TTPOA Vendor Coordinator, had specific praise for the vendors and sponsors at the competition. “This year was another phenomenal year of support from our beloved sponsors and vendors at the Competition. There’s no way that we could accomplish our mission of networking and providing training to officers from around the country without the support of our vendors and I must acknowledge their contribution.

Our Competition vendor show is smaller in scale than our annual conference, but still packs a serious punch when it comes to the exhibition of dynamic products designed to make the lives of our officers better, safer, and more effective.

This past year at our Conference, we hosted 200 vendors, who brought their ‘A’ game to be sure. We saw an incredible display of innovative products and I encourage anyone who is toying with the idea of attending as a student or as a vendor to find a way to get to our conference in April!”

The TTPOA will celebrate its 40th year anniversary in 2024, and the annual Conference, Training Symposium, and Vendor Show will be held April 24-28 at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, Texas. If you have interest in attending, please visit our website at www.ttpoa.org; prospective vendors can contact Andy Adkins at andy.adkins@ttpoa.org.

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Behind the Mini Shield: Chattanooga Police Department Deploys RTS Tactical Level III+ Rifle Special Threats Mini Shield

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

“As the landscape of law enforcement evolves, so does the Armor that protects our heroes. Walk with us through the corridors of Chattanooga PD, where Lt. Rusty Morrison offers a glimpse into the alliance with RTS Tactical – a bond forged in Steel and Trust.”

In an era of increasing demands for tactical proficiency and protection among Law Enforcement, the choice of equipment has never been more critical.

Departments across the country are searching for gear that provides optimum protection that is versatile and comfortable. A leading name in this domain is RTS Tactical. Our team recently had an in-depth conversation with Lt. Rusty Morrison, Organized Crime Commander of the Chattanooga Police Department, who has incorporated RTS Tactical’s Level lll+ Rifle Special Threats Shields into his Department’s Operations.

Here’s an analysis of their experience with these products.

Every police department wants equipment that performs when it matters most.

“The department was operationally “satisfied” with the overall performance of RTS Tactical Level III+ Rifle Special Threats Mini Shield.”

The shield withstood rounds from the department’s arsenal in specific testing scenarios, a testament to its resilience and capability.

“Testing and training with newly acquired equipment is an absolute must for Police Department personnel;” discussing this with Lt. Morrison provided unique insight into the performance and efficacy of our RTS Tactical Level III+ Rifle Special Threats Mini Shield™.

While protection is paramount, usability can’t be sidelined. After all, an uncomfortable or unwieldy piece of equipment can hinder operations. The feedback we received highlighted that

“the weight, balance, and maneuverability of the Mini Shields were ideal for a patrol officer.”

Our Mini Shield is offered in three different sizes:

Small: 12 x 18 inches.
Medium: 14 x 24 inches.
Large: 16 x 30 inches.

Adapting to new equipment often requires changes in training protocols and operational routines. Yet, the department’s experience showcased a seamless integration. With the purchase of 70 shields and continuous support from RTS Tactical, Lt. Morrison expressed confidence in making subsequent Mini Shield acquisitions. This sentiment underscores the product’s compatibility with their department’s training paradigm and operations.

Behind every great product is a team offering exemplary service.

Lt. Morrison was “very satisfied” with the communication and support from RTS Tactical, emphasizing the significance of a knowledgeable, responsive, and engaged vendor in the equipment selection process.

Situations will always dictate tactics. RTS Tactical incorporates this in its Design and manufacturing practices, as does Chattanooga Police Department’s SRT. After testing and training with our Mini Shields, Their SWAT team expressed interest in Mini Shields to access small crawl areas such as attic spaces. Specialized Units also mentioned exploring concealable vests, which we manufacture in our facilities in Miami, Florida.

Policing in the 21st century requires cutting-edge equipment that provides optimal protection without compromising usability. RTS Tactical’s Level lll+ Rifle Shields balance both, with a few areas left for potential enhancement. As policing needs continue evolving, so should the tools that serve our law enforcement community. Collaboration between vendors and departments, as seen with RTS Tactical, might be the key to ensuring that evolution.

“Collaborative innovation is the keystone of modern policing. Together, RTS Tactical and Law Enforcement agencies nationwide pledge to safeguard communities with the best the industry has to offer. It’s not just about equipment; it’s about a shared vision and a promise to protect.”

Be safe, train hard and often, and always be fearless!

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L9 Manufacturing Announces Delivery of Rifle to Utah Highway Patrol

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

San Antonio, Texas – L9 Manufacturing proudly announces the successful delivery of 250 rifles to the Utah Highway Patrol, following a rigorous competitive bidding process.

We aim to be the trusted choice for the professional end-user and the community they serve by producing safe, reliable, and superior rifles tailored to their operational needs. Since 2014, L9 Mfg. has been dedicated to providing high-quality, American-made M4 and MK10 firearm platforms and accessories with proven craftsmanship and performance. As a leader in the firearms industry, L9 Mfg. instills confidence and trust in their clients through innovative design, extensive data collection, rigorous product testing, and accuracy. L9 Mfg. stands with the professional end-user by offering a lifetime warranty and a service promise to support and replace any issued firearm platform used in the line of duty.

“These rifles will enhance the Utah Highway Patrol’s public safety efforts. We’re honored to support the Utah Highway Patrol and are confident in these rifles’ value. We are committed to upholding the highest standard of quality and accountability through support and service.” ? L9 Mfg.

For more information, please visit:

www.L9Mfg.com

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SWAT, Military Practice Tactical Casualty Care During 2023 Tactical Rescue Challenge

Sunday, September 10th, 2023

SWAT and Military teams put their tactical combat care skills to the test during the 5th Annual Tactical Rescue Challenge at the Connecticut National Guard’s Camp Hartell in Windsor Locks, Conn. Aug. 14, 2023.

The Tactical Rescue Challenge was created in 2018 as an additional piece to the annual Connecticut SWAT Challenge and tests police and rescue teams on critical medical skills and tactics necessary during rescue operations in austere environments.

“[The challenge is] really geared toward the team medic although operators are cross trained into medicine, so you have not just medics participating in the event but other operators for any kind of tactical team,” said Maj. Wesley Kyle. “There’s a heavy emphasis on medicine in addition to casualty evacuation rescue techniques, moving the casualties off the “X”, and performing treatments at appropriate times.”

Prior to 2001, a trauma patient may have received basic life-saving medical care when an Emergency Medical Technician arrived on the scene. However, Kyle said the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan lead to a shift in the point of origin for beginning emergency medical care from the EMT to the police officer or other first responders.

“Moving care toward the point of injury really started out of those wars and then quickly transitioned to the civilian tactical teams,” said Kyle, an Emergency Room doctor in the civilian sector with experience working with SWAT during his residency. “We’re still translating lessons learned from the battlefield because there was such a large loss of life with penetrating trauma, and there was kind of an explosion of new ideas … it’s changed the whole landscape and it’s incredible to see all these things fully adopted on the civilian side.”

Medical innovation is, of course, not something new on the battlefield. Tourniquets were first developed by the Roman army. The concept of triaging patients was developed by Baron Dominique Jean Larrey, chief surgeon in Napoleon’s Army. The ambulance was invented during the American Civil War. Tactical Combat Casualty Care, or TC3, methodologies were developed in the early 90s and fine-tuned during the Global War on Terror. There have also been massive advancements in preventative medicine, mental and emotional health, sanitation, plastic surgery and prosthetics, and many, many more.

For competitors in the Tactical Rescue Challenge, the primary focus was on TC3: care under fire, tactical field care, and tactical evacuation care. In one scenario, teams were required to breach a train and eliminate a threat before evaluating and applying field care to a simulated casualty and extracting the patient to a higher-level of care. A second scenario had teams extract a wounded K-9 from a tear gas-filled train car before administering a tourniquet.

While the idea of a first responder, such as a police officer, having the capability, training, and resources available to administer lifesaving first aid may seem logical, the truth is not every department or officer is afforded this luxury. In addition to providing a competitive environment for officers and operators to practice their skills in a stressful, high-pace environment, the Tactical Rescue Challenge is also meant to demonstrate the importance of incorporating these skills at the lowest level to improve the survivability for people in harm’s way.

To learn more about the Tactical Rescue Challenge, visit: www.ctswatchallenge.com/tactical-rescue-challenge

Photo by Timothy Koster, Connecticut National Guard Public Affairs Office

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SIG SAUER Statement on Montville, CT Police Department Incident

Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

NEWINGTON, N.H., (July 31, 2023): SIG SAUER has the following statement relative to a reported unintentional discharge from an officer at the Montville, CT Police Department on Monday, July 24, 2023:

“We have seen the news reporting of the incident involving a P320 discharge at the Montville (CT) Police Department. We are confident, as is the case in all instances, that when the factors and evidence are reviewed this will be proven to be an unintentional discharge as a result of inadvertent contact with the trigger, and that the pistol did not fire without a trigger pull.

In reviewing the video footage of this incident currently available, it appears that the involved firearm was not fully seated in its holster and the holster retention hood was not fully closed over the pistol at the time of discharge (images below). This improperly holstered condition would have left the firearm’s trigger exposed and vulnerable to actuation. Even if properly holstered, the features of the involved holster allow for foreign object intrusion and interaction with the trigger, as has been seen in other incidents.

We regret that the involved agency jumped to conclusions regarding the cause of this discharge without first carefully examining the footage of the incident and providing SIG SAUER with an opportunity to assist in the examination of the involved firearm.

The P320 model firearm is used effectively and safely every day, by both civilians and armed professionals. Despite years of litigation and extensive discovery, no one has ever been able to replicate a condition under which the P320 could discharge without a trigger pull, and experts who have attempted to assert such a claim have been repeatedly thrown out of court as unqualified and/or unreliable. Three separate federal courts (in the matters of Frankenberry v. SIG SAUER, Mayes v. SIG SAUER, and Hilton v. SIG SAUER) have concluded that the two experts who have proffered a theory of uncommanded discharge are unfit to testify in court because they are unqualified and/or their opinions are untested and unreliable. In the only case regarding a P320 discharge to proceed to a full trial (Guay v. SIG SAUER), a jury of 12 rejected these experts’ unproven and unscientific theory, and found unanimously in favor of SIG SAUER. SIG SAUER stands behind the proven safety and reliability of the P320.”

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Mission First Tactical Introduces New Pro Series Guardian OWB Holster

Thursday, July 27th, 2023

Horsham, PA – (July 31st, 2023) – Mission First Tactical (MFT), manufacturers of state-of-the- art, USA made rifle/carbine accessories and holsters, is proud to announce the new Pro Series Guardian OWB Holster.

“We leveraged our relationships within the professional space to get the input needed to create the best Concealable Outside the Waistband (OWB) holster on the market, the Pro Series Guardian OWB Holster,” said Bobby McGee, Executive Vice President of Product Development/Innovation, Mission First Tactical. “It’s exciting to think about how this holster will be keeping the men and women tasked with protecting high value assets on the cutting edge of holster technology.”

With valuable insights from professionals in the field, we have developed the ultimate Concealable Outside the Waistband (OWB) holster: the Pro Series Guardian. Designed to keep law enforcement officers equipped with the latest holster technology, this holster is set to redefine the industry standard.

Expanding our professional concealment line, we are proud to present the Pro Series Guardian OWB Holster to the law enforcement marketplace. Our focus is on achieving unparalleled concealment and employing a unique handgun retention system that utilizes our patented magnetic retention technology. The Pro Series Guardian combines our innovative In-Line Magnetic Retention System (ILMRSTM) with an ultra-thin, comfortable profile. With no adjustment or wear concerns, the ILMRSTM system ensures consistent retention with every draw. The neodymium magnet, boasting an impressive 11 lbs. maximum pull weight, securely holds a fully loaded pistol in the holster without the need for any locking devices. Notably, the magnetic retention is not affected by mounted lights. All mounting hardware utilizes red Loctite, eliminating the need to maintain mounting screws torque. Adding to the innovation, we have incorporated CURV® Thermoplastic Composite fabric for the Belt Loops, delivering a lighter, stronger alternative to leather and other synthetic materials, all while providing exceptional comfort. This comprehensive package offers the ultimate experience in a professional-grade concealment holster.

The Pro Series Guardian OWB Holster also features the Integrated Barrel Stabilizer Insert (IBSI), an ingenious system designed to maintain the alignment of the pistol with the holster body spine. This allows the IBSI system to function flawlessly, with or without an under barrel- mounted weapon light. For a closer look at the Pro Series Guardian OWB Holster, please “Click Here”.

HUSSS-OWB MSRP: $124.99

Features include:

– Sleek and slim holster body for maximum concealability

– Softened radius to prevent discomfort during extended wear

– Mid-height sweat guard to prevent direct contact between body and pistol

– Full trigger guard coverage for enhanced security

– Slide mounted optic relief cut

– Co-witness capability with a suppressor height sight channel

– Proudly made in the USA at MFT facilities

To explore the full range of Mission First Tactical’s offerings, including the Pro Series Guardian OWB Holster, please visit: www.missionfirsttactical.com. Stay connected with us on Facebook or Instagram to stay updated on the latest news and releases.

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G9 Defense and Dana Safety Supply Join Forces to Expand Distribution of Duty Ammunition for Law Enforcement

Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

North Idaho, USA – June 1st, 2023 – G9 Defense, a manufacturer of industry leading ammunition, and Dana Safety Supply, an industry leader in the supply of public safety equipment, including emergency vehicle equipment installation services, firearms, ammunition, and tactical gear, are pleased to announce their exclusive distribution agreement for 13 states and Washington, DC. This collaboration will see Dana Safety Supply become the sole distributor of G9 Defense’s pistol duty ammunition products to law enforcement agencies in the Southeast and Southern regions of the United States.

G9 Defense has quickly gained recognition with both civilians and law enforcement its commitment to innovation and quality, crafting solid brass and copper ammunition that provides law enforcement and responsible citizens with increased capabilities when it matters most. Notably, their solid metal fluted designs offer terminal performance 3-5 times traditional handgun duty rounds, without overpenetration. G9’s projectiles are barrier blind; meaning, when faced with common barriers such as auto glass, drywall, or sheet metal they do not deflect in trajectory or lose terminal effect. G9’s law enforcement only round, the machined brass Armor Piercing Cavitator even penetrates through Level IIIA hard armor in all major handgun calibers. As a family-owned business, G9 Defense takes pride in manufacturing their products in northern Idaho empowering customers to defend, protect, and provide for themselves and their loved ones. Joshua Mahnke, CEO and founder of G9 Defense, see this partnership as “a massive step forward in capability to provide law enforcement officers with the tools they need to their job most effectively.”

David Russo, CEO of Dana Safety Supply, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with G9, a company known for leading innovation in the ammunition industry. With our extensive industry experience and history with law enforcement, we believe this partnership will enable us to enhance the capabilities of agencies across our market and keep more people safe. G9 Defense’s ammunition products are a natural fit with our commitment to providing the highest quality equipment and gear to support the protection of life, property, and public safety.”

Dana Safety Supply has solidified its position as an industry leader since its establishment in 2005. With 32 locations spanning 13 states, Dana Safety Supply has garnered a strong presence in the Southeast and South regions of the United States. Their mission centers on equipping law enforcement personnel with the tools necessary to fulfill their crucial roles effectively.

The exclusive distribution agreement between G9 Defense and Dana Safety Supply will take effect immediately. By leveraging Dana Safety Supply’s extensive network, local support, and deep industry connections, law enforcement agencies will gain broader access to G9’s products. This partnership aims to empower law enforcement professionals with cutting-edge tools and equipment to safeguard their communities effectively.

For further information please inquire through their website.

G9 Defense

www.g9defense.com

Dana Safety Supply

www.danasafetysupply.com

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High Speed Gear Introduces the Uniform Line of Products

Friday, June 9th, 2023

SWANSBORO, N.C. – June 12, 2023 – High Speed Gear® launches Kydex Uniform Line of duty pouches.

High Speed Gear, a renowned leader in tactical gear and equipment, proudly unveils its latest breakthrough in tactical and duty gear with the introduction of their Uniform Line. The Uniform line was designed with input from professionals in the field and meticulously crafted for Law Enforcement officers to maintain their professional and approachable appearance. These products are different from the HSGI TACO line of pouches in that they eliminate the need for shock cord and are specific to the equipment they are made to carry. The hard Kydex shell is waterproof, and mud and blood borne pathogens can easily be cleaned off. The Kydex material used in this line offers exceptional strength, rigidity, and retention properties. With enhanced impact resistance and chemical resilience, the Kydex line can withstand the harshest environments and provide long-lasting durability.

“We are thrilled to introduce our Uniform line, which represents the culmination of extensive research, development, and customer feedback,” said Bill Babboni, Chief Operating Officer at High Speed Gear. “Our commitment to delivering premium gear that exceeds expectations has driven us to develop the Uniform Line that offers unrivaled performance, reliability, and adaptability for our valued customers.”

The High Speed Gear Uniform Line of products takes up very little real estate on a duty belt or plate carrier. The products all feature retention screws for user preference adjustability and are shipped with either universal clips to attach to MOLLE or a PLM mount to attach to a belt. The Uniform Line is an expansion of the duty line by refining the aesthetic to meet the societal expectations of our law enforcement professionals. As of now, the Uniform line includes the following:

Uniform Double Magazine Carrier
Uniform Triple Magazine Carrier
Uniform Handcuff Carrier
Uniform Dip Can Carrier
Uniform Flashlight Carrier
Uniform OC Spray Carrier

To learn more about the High Speed Gear Uniform Line and explore their extensive range of tactical gear, visit: www.highspeedgear.com/tactical-gear/uniform-line or reach out to the HSGI team at sales@highspeedgear.com

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