Handgun-retention Tactics in Jan. Issue of American COP
OutdoorHub 12.13.12
American COP kicks off 2013 by featuring critical handgun-retention tactics, along with showcasing a “compendium” of carry options for officers and providing an easy fix to enhance Glock triggers – all in the January issue.
Acquiring sound handgun-retention techniques cannot be undervalued, and this issue of American COP devotes special attention to defending against gun grabs coming from behind LE officers. Edged-weapons expert Michael Janich claims gun grabs from behind represent a formidable threat to officers.
“The most dangerous and potentially successful gun grabs are those coming from behind the officer,” informs Janich. “The best way to defeat gun grabs from the rear is with an easily learned, all-purpose tactic that makes the most of your structural strength. It’s much more efficient than pure muscle and is critical to enabling officers to defend effectively against larger attackers.”
In “Good-Bye Gritty Glock Trigger,” Officer John T. Grohn evaluates the Skimmer Enhanced Carry Trigger System, a drop-in trigger for Glocks to provide a smoother trigger press similar to a 1911. Grohn notes a markedly smoother trigger press with this after-market trigger.
“The trigger, as best I can describe it, felt like there was very little take-up, and when you hit the ‘pressure wall,’ the shot broke cleanly and without the grittiness common in a standard Glock,” observes Grohn. “The parts are all 100-percent Glock parts and installation was easy.”uary 2013 issue of American COP also features a special collection of quality carry options by Contributing Editor John Russo, a column touting the benefits of reserve LE officers joining aerial support units and a special introductory look at collision scene photography.
One lucky entrant to the American COP Gun of the Month Giveaway will win a custom Kimber package valued at over $1,600. Highlighted by the Kimber Super Carry Pro .45 ACP, this giveaway includes the SS Tanto neck knife from Brous Blades and Voodoo Tactical’s Super Carry Pro range bag. Readers can enter to win this prize bundle online at www.americancopmagazine.com/giveaway.
American COP is a no-nonsense resource, featuring engaging product reviews and helpful approaches to daily police work. To sign-up for a free digital subscription and to access every previous edition of American COP, visit www.americancopmagazine.com/digital-editions.
