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Off-Duty California Officer Accidentally Shoots Himself in Leg

An off-duty officer with the Bear Valley (CA) Police Department accidentally shot himself in the leg at a golf course on New Year's Eve.

January 2, 2020

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7 More Tips for Off-Duty Officer Safety

Several recent events served as a reminder that off-duty officers risk coming under attack, as well as coming into contact with crimes in progress while not in uniform. Here are seven thoughts on staying safe when you're not on the job.

December 13, 2019

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Texas Restaurant Apologizes for Asking Armed Officer to Leave

A Brazilian Steakhouse released a statement apologizing after a manager at its San Antonio, TX, location mistakenly asked a local law enforcement officer to leave the restaurant Saturday night because he was carrying a gun.

July 31, 2019

Weapons

Glock G43X and G48 Slimline Pistols Now Available in All-Black Finish

“The Slimline series of pistols have been very popular in the commercial market and as a backup option for law enforcement,” said Glock, Inc. VP Josh Dorsey.

July 17, 2019

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Glock G48 Pistol Review

Glock's new Slimline pistol, the G48, offers a great balance of size, capacity, caliber, and ease of concealment without sacrificing combat capability.

June 19, 2019

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2 Ways to Stop Mass Attacks

Allowing law enforcement officers to carry in public places off duty and adjusting shifts at major events could prevent or quickly end many mass shootings.

February 14, 2019

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Force Multiplier: Off-Duty Carry

Off-duty officers who carry firearms are not just protecting themselves; they are protecting the public.

January 10, 2019

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Detroit Chief Says Off-Duty Officers Should be Allowed to Carry in Sports, Entertainment Venues

Responding to the Sunday night shooting that left more than 50 dead in Las Vegas, Detroit Police Chief James Craig said Monday large venues should all allow off-duty officers to carry firearms during events such as Detroit Lions games -- where they're prohibited.

October 2, 2017

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CA Officer Detained in Taiwan After TSA Misses Gun in her Bag at LAX

Federal officials have admitted that procedures were violated at Los Angeles International Airport when an off-duty police officer boarded a flight to Taiwan with a handgun in her carry-on bag.

April 20, 2017

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NYPD Approves Springfield Armory XD-S for Off-Duty Use

Off-duty uniformed NYPD officers are now able to select a special edition of the XD-S 9mm pistol as their carry gun of choice.

May 9, 2016

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Appendix Carry…Thousands of Thugs Can’t be Wrong

During the course of the 3-hour run of scenarios in their “town”, I found the appendix style to work very well. I consistently outdrew my competitors and teammates from the seated position and even seemed to be faster than usual in the standing scenarios.

April 1, 2016

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Off Duty, Not Off Guard

Even with the limited weapons and carry options I had, I always carried off duty. What about you? Are you ready to defend the ones you love against deadly force when you are off duty?

March 2, 2016