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Officer’s Guide to DNA Evidence
We explain how law enforcement professionals collect and use DNA evidence to solve both cold cases and recent crimes.
Service, Skills
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Guide to Fire and Arson Investigations
In this guide, we cover the common motives for arson and the ways in which investigators collect evidence at the scene.
Service, Skills
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Officer’s Guide to Fingerprints
From taking prints to matching them to suspects, we cover everything police officers need to know about fingerprints.
Skills
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Beginner’s Guide to Barrel Attachments
Suppressors, flash hiders, muzzle brakes and more: we cover it all in our beginner’s guide to barrel attachments.
Buyer's Guides
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How to Choose a Multi-Tool
From size and materials to the tools themselves, learn everything there is to know about choosing the perfect multi-tool.
Buyer's Guides
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How to Prevent and Treat Blisters
In this article, we detail not only how to treat and care for blisters, but also effective ways to prevent them altogether.
Skills
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Officer’s Guide to Alarm Responses
In this guide, we cover common police training and protocols for responding to residential, bank, commercial and fire alarms.
Service
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Introduction to Collecting Guns
Want to start a firearm collection but don’t know where to start? We help you get your gun collection going in this introductory guide.
Buyer's Guides
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Beginner’s Guide to Firearm Attachments
Firearm attachments are a complicated topic, but our Experts boiled down everything you need to know in this comprehensive guide.
Buyer's Guides
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Officer's Guide to Effective Report Writing
Good report writing skills are important, but grammar and spelling can be difficult. We offer all the essential tips in this easy guide.
Regulations, Skills
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Military Survey on Tensions in Ukraine
We surveyed 1,504 U.S. service members on tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and how the U.S. response is being handled.
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Gun Safety Guide for Parents
This guide is an essential read for gun owners with children in the home. We’ll tell you how to ensure your kids stay safe.
Skills
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Reflex Sights vs. Holographic Sights: Which Do You Need?
Learn the operational and functional differences between reflex and holographic sights to decide which one is right for you.
Buyer's Guides
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Layering Guide: How to Dress for Cold & Inclement Weather
Learn how to use the three-layer system to keep yourself warm, dry and comfortable during your next cold-weather outing.
Skills
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Police Academy Training: Past, Present and Future
We take a look at the past, present and future of police training, as well as the outside pressures that shape the training process.
Service
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Evolution of the Police Forensic Sketch Artist
Learn how police sketches have evolved in the digital age and how they’re still being used to apprehend suspects today.
Skills
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How to Understand and Calculate Minute of Angle (MOA)
In this guide, we'll cover minute of angle calculations and adjustments, and how to use them to up your accuracy on the range.
Skills
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Guide to Buying Your First Shotgun
Thinking of buying your first shotgun? This comprehensive guide will help to make your decision easy and well informed.
Buyer's Guides
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U.S. Military Dog Tags by Branch
Learn the history of dog tags in the United States military, as well as how identification tag information differs by branch.
Buyer's Guides, Regulations, Service
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How to Choose a Red Dot Sight
Red dot sights are among the most popular firearm accessories, and with good reason: they’re one of the best and easiest ways to improve your accuracy overnight.
Buyer's Guides
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