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By American Cop Staff|Published On: July 17th, 2013|Categories: Uncategorized|

GUNS

Adding Capability & Capacity – Magazine Extensions

HOLSTERS

CIRCLING BACK | Adjusting Holster Cant

SOFT SKILLS

Good Enough

OFFICER SURVIVAL

Skills and Mindset — The AUFIRE Trainer

WEAPONS TRAINING

Why? Why did they choose their gun? Why do they continue training?

EXPERTS

REALITY CHECK II | Dangerous People

TAC-MED

You Have Got To Stop The Bleeding – medical training and equipment

KNIVES

BEYOND EVERYDAY CARRY | Tools for WROL

STREET TACTICS

Shooting in Virtual Reality

LESS LETHAL

Umarex GLOCK 17 Gen5 Paintball Marker

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Dark Angel Medical looked at existing low-profile

Virtual reality has recently moved from gaming int

Virtual reality has recently moved from gaming into the police training world. American Cop editor Erick Gelhaus shares more about how advances in technology are being used to change the future of scenario-based training. (link in bio)⁠

And we were with @chimeraxr
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#virtualreality #lawenforcement #protectandserve #policeofficer #thinblueline #policetraining #americancop⁠
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Contributor Matt Eagleston has made many additions

Contributor Matt Eagleston has made many additions and changes to what he carries in his patrol car over the years, and after more than 20 years, he thinks he's finally figured it out. Link in bio for tips on how to set up your patrol car. ⁠
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#lawenforcement #protectandserve #policeofficer #thinblueline #policetraining #americancop⁠

Happy 50th Anniversary, Streamlight! #streamligh

Happy 50th Anniversary, Streamlight!

#streamlightstrong #SL50thanniversary #edc #edcgear #lawenforcement @streamlightinc

New from 5.11, the ABR Plate Carrier offers a lowe

For more on the types of slings and how to use the

For more on the types of slings and how to use them, head to American Cop (link in bio).

#shotgun #rifleshooting #howto #firearmstraining

Designed to provide a full-featured, universal mou

Designed to provide a full-featured, universal mounting solution for head-borne illumination, the THYRM VariArc is one of the most versatile helmet light mounts on the market.⁠
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#tacticalgear #gunsdaily #gunstagram #pewpew #americancop

Handcuffs? Next to a ballpoint pen, is there any o

Handcuffs? Next to a ballpoint pen, is there any other piece of cop equipment that sees as much use but may not always get thought about a lot?⁠
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#lawenforcement #protectandserve #policeofficer #thinblueline #policetraining #americancop⁠

Is office carry worth losing your job?⁠ ⁠ Ther

Is office carry worth losing your job?⁠
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There is an elephant in the firearms training room – too few instructors critically assess the impact of carrying a firearm in the everyday lives of their students. The reality is the solution for someone with a career in corporate America is neither standard, ideal, nor clear-cut. Link in bio for more. ⁠
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#2A #concealedcarry #ccw #edc #everydaycarry #firearmstraining #corporateamerica⁠

A long time ago, in what was another country, I he

A long time ago, in what was another country, I heard it said that a sling is to a rifle or shotgun what a holster is to a handgun. The sling fulfills several purposes. Link in bio for more.⁠
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#shotgun #rifle #gunsdaily #gunstagram #pewpew #americancop

More on the difference between skills and drills.

More on the difference between skills and drills. Are you spending too much time on one and not the other?

#firearmstraining #shootingrange #gunsofinstagram #pewpewpew

Do you know the difference between skills and dril

Do you know the difference between skills and drills? And why they’re each important when training for various scenarios? Find out more at American Cop.

#selfdefense #personalprotection #firearmstraining

The term "self-defense" means different things to

The term "self-defense" means different things to different people. Because there are so many interpretations, defining self-defense in terms of functionality is beneficial. Link in bio for more.⁠
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#stevetarani #selfdefense #personalprotection #policedepartment #lawenforcement #protectandserve #policeofficer #thinblueline #policetraining #americancop⁠

From footwear and belt attachments to flame resist

From footwear and belt attachments to flame resistant shirts and gun security — a look at good gear uncovered at the 2023 SHOT Show.⁠
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#shotshow #shotshow2023 #edc #edcgear #gunstagram #gunsofinstagram #gunsdaily

How comprehensive planning can account for variabl

How comprehensive planning can account for variables and put you in the best possible position to improve your chances no matter what calamity comes your way or when it arrives.⁠
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#survivalskills #emergencypreparedness #howto #safetyfirst⁠
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Skills are the specific tasks we need to learn and

Skills are the specific tasks we need to learn and master. Drills are ways of testing our mastery of multiple skills. Learn more at American Cop (link in bio).⁠
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#firearmstraining #lawenforcement #protectandserve #policeofficer #thinblueline #policetraining #americancop

Online training can generally be done at a persona

Online training can generally be done at a personal pace without taking time away from family or work. On American Cop, we're sharing a few found to be worthwhile (link in bio).⁠
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#firearmstraining #lawenforcement #protectandserve #policeofficer #thinblueline #policetraining #americancop⁠

When it comes to finding that middle path of getti

When it comes to finding that middle path of getting the job done and getting it done right, three considerations would help keep you between the white and the yellow lines of personal performance – set an objective, meet a standard, and acknowledge the price tag. Link in bio for the full article.⁠
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#stevetarani #softskills #selfdefense #personalprotection #policedepartment #lawenforcement #protectandserve #policeofficer #thinblueline #policetraining #americancop⁠

"I shared the pistol with as many minuscule-mitted

"I shared the pistol with as many minuscule-mitted folks as I could for three weeks. I'm a body language nerd, but I didn't need that skill to gauge their reactions." — Warren Wilson⁠
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#waltherarms #waltherpdp #lawenforcement #edc #edcgear #gunstagram #gunsdaily #americancop

Editor Erick Gelhaus shares some of his impression

Editor Erick Gelhaus shares some of his impressions from handling some of the new products unveiled at SHOT Show and talking with the companies that brought them to market rather than from a press release.⁠
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#shotshow #shotshow2023 #tacticalgear #lawenforcement #edcgear #americancop

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