Monthly Archives: January 2013

U. S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Missouri Implied Consent Case

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Randall

The United States Supreme Court is hearing arguments today in a forcible blood draw case from DUI case Missouri vs. McNeely.  At issue, from the Supreme Court’s website: “Whether a law enforcement officer may obtain a nonconsensual and warrantless blood sample from a drunk driver under the exigent circumstances exception to the Fourth Amendment warrant requirement based upon the natural dissipation of alcohol in the bloodstream.” A majority opinion in the 1966 U.S. Supreme Court case Schmerber vs. California opened the door for a nonconsensual, warrantless blood draw when there are “special facts” involving a DUI suspect and a car crash.  This ruling allowed for officers to involuntarily have blood … Continue reading →

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Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement Kodra Sidekick Ankle Holster Review

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Randall

I’ll get this out right up front:  I am not a big fan of the ankle holster for handgun carry.  Okay, moving on.  I have been asked about a good choice in ankle holsters for on duty wear.  I favor the Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement Kodra Sidekick Ankle Holster for a durable and inexpensive way to leg-mount your firearm. Kodra is a ballistic nylon material, akin to Cordura (a brand name), that has good abrasion resistance and a softer texture than other standard nylon materials.  Uncle Mike’s uses this to construct a wearer-friendly holster at a low price point. The Uncle Mike’s Sidekick ankle holster has a strap that loops … Continue reading →

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Easy on the Less Lethal…

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Randall

I just got back from an armed barricaded suspect call.  Why do they always come out right at the end of shift?  I was a little taken aback when I saw that the three officers at the door to the knife-wielding suspect’s room were armed with either TASERs or a less lethal beanbag shotgun.  I made some adjustments to the personnel configuration and brought a handgun up to the door. We practice to have lethal cover with a less lethal option available when practical.  But the lethal cover should be up front, not from the guy way at the back of the stack.  When another sergeant and I did the … Continue reading →

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MagPod Magazine Monopod Mount

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Randall

MagPod is a simple idea.  Here is MagPod’s take: Designed specifically for PMAG Replaces standard floorplate, no tools required Lightweight (weighs less than 1 ounce) and compact Always ready to use, nothing to deploy Optimized footprint virtually eliminates see-saw motion when using the magazine as a monopod Overmolded Santoprene basepad for improved traction on hard/slick surfaces Stippled side panels provide sure gripping surface for reloads PATENT PENDING/AVAILABLE MID-2013 If you have ever gotten down into a prone shooting position with an AR-15,  you know that, sans-bipod, resting the base of the magazine on the ground makes sense to steady the weapon.  In the photo below, metal mag floorplates meet cement. … Continue reading →

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