Davidson’s Law Enforcement
Some vendors at SHOT Show got more attention than others. Celebrating its 75th year of business, Davidson’s Law Enforcement, one of the biggest firearms distributors, attracted a crowd with Las Vegas-style showgirls. Two of its representatives stopped by Law Officer’s booth to get a copy of their favorite magazine. Photo Dale Stockton
Dave Spaulding's Class
Firearms Trainer and Law Officer firearms editor Dave Spaulding drew a good-sized audience to his seminar, “Developing the Combative Mind.” In his spare-no-punches, tell-it-like-it-is style, Spaulding explained what’s mentally required when you carry a gun for a living, emphasizing the will to do what it takes to not just survive, but prevail. Law Officer was proud to sponsor his appearance. Photo Dale Stockton
Crimson Trace shows a line of grip-mounted lasers
Crimson Trace showed a nice line of grip-mounted lasers for the small J-frame S&W revolvers. Adding almost nothing to the weight of the gun, the product provides a very comfortable grip (two styles available), an instinctive switch on the front of the grip, and the ability to adjust for both windage and elevation. Visit www.crimsontrace.com for more information.
Photo Dale Stockton
Editor Dale Stockton and Bill Whan of Streamlight
High-tech integrated lighting has become more common on police weaponry. Editor Dale Stockton examines a new weapons-mounted light and switch system from Streamlight. Sales manager Bill Whan explains the TRL-2 has an integrated laser sight with a weatherproof switch, and can be easily mounted on either side or under the firearm according to your preference. Get more information at www.streamlight.com.
Photo Amy Clark
Louder Than Words
Louder Than Words, a charity organization of custom pistolsmiths, knife makers and holster craftsmen, announced the winner of a nationwide raffle for a custom-built pistol, knife and holster set. This year’s beneficiary was the Police Officers Safety Association’s (POSA) Cops4Kids Match Against Cancer. Here, Ralph Mroz (second from left), training director of the POSA, poses with members of Louder Than Words to receive the generous donation of $16,000. Find out more about Louder Than Words at www.louderthanwords.com, and visit the POSA at www.posai.org.
Photo Dale Stockton
Dave Spaulding examines the new Ruger KMini-14/20 in 5.56mm
Dave Spaulding examines the new Ruger KMini-14/20 in 5.56mm. Spaulding says the rifle is “an updated version of the Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle intended to enter the LE cruiser carbine demand/craze, which is currently ruled by the various AR-15 carbines. It’s got a 16.15" barrel, and has all the needed accessories an agency might want. The rifle is being manufactured on totally new tooling, so the gun is as accurate and reliable as possible. Nice gun. I would have no problem carrying it in harm’s way.” Find out more
at www.ruger-firearms.com.
Bill Rogers of Safariland
A popular draw at the Safariland booth was Bill Rogers, often known as the father of the security holster. With more than two decades of experience designing and perfecting duty and concealment holsters, he is understandably proud of the latest product line offered by Safariland, the new Automatic Locking System (ALS) holsters. Demonstrating one of the newest ALS products to Editor Dale Stockton, Rogers proved a well-designed holster can be both safe and fast. Visit Safariland at www.safariland.com for more information.
Photo Amy Clark
Voxtec SQUID SQ.200 Translator
Perhaps the most intriguing non-firearm device at SHOT Show was the Voxtec SQUID SQ.200 translator. At less than a pound, the SQUID is a 6"x3" device that provides one-way, phrase-based language translation. You can choose either push-to-talk or hands-free/eyes-free modes. Say any of 400 pre-programmed phrases, and then have the phrase translated into the appropriate language and announced through the built-in speaker. Developed from military technology, the device holds great promise for challenging law enforcement situations. Find out more at www.voxtec.com.
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With six huge exhibit halls encompassing 656,000 net square feet, it was a challenge to see every new firearm, ammo set, sight, knife, flashlight, boot, decoy and camouflage tent displayed at this year’s Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show), but we covered a lot of ground, especially in the show’s two busy law enforcement pavilions.
Owned and sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), SHOT Show 2007 took place Jan. 11–14 in Orlando, Fla., and it was the largest in the show’s 29-year history. The law enforcement segment was the hottest, fastest-growing part of the show, ballooning from 60,000 square feet in 2006 to more than 100,000 square feet this year. Says show manager Jim Buckley of Reed Exhibitions, which produces the show, “Firearms dealers know that many cops choose and buy their own equipment. Dealers came to the show asking for the law enforcement products, and the vendors listened.”
Now, in addition to the newest firearms for police officers, the law enforcement pavilion features the latest in all kinds of equipment cops need to get the job done, from helmets to protect your head to socks to keep your feet warm. The following photos display the people and products that captured our attention and give you the flavor of the show.
Plan now to attend next year’s show, which will be held at the Las Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., Feb. 2–5, 2008. For more information, visit www.shotshow.com.
