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Police Guns

Police Guns: What Do They Use?

Are you wondering which guns police officers most commonly carry? For this article, we interviewed Officer Mike Perez of DC Metro Police. Officer Perez has been on the front lines of law enforcement work, training, and competition. He reveals the most common firearms police officers carry and the reasons why.  Whether you’re curious about becoming […]

Smith & Wesson Model 29

Smith & Wesson Model 29: The Dirty Harry Gun

An iconic American film series, “Dirty Harry” revolutionized the crime genre in cinema. The series, spanning five feature films, follows the journey of “Dirty” Harry Callahan. He’s a no-nonsense San Francisco police inspector whom Clint Eastwood brilliantly portrays. His sidekick in the films, a Smith & Wesson Model 29, shares an equal amount of screen […]

Smith & Wesson 929

Smith & Wesson 929: Revolver Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick The Smith & Wesson 929 is not your grandfather’s revolver. It’s a different kind of beast that has the fit, finish, and attention to detail you’d expect from a Smith & Wesson Performance Center model. It comes equipped with a custom-tuned action, a removable compensator, and two extra rounds compared to the […]

Lethal Weapon Guns

Lethal Weapon Guns

Mel Gibson has quite the acting range. He played a vengeful highway patrolman in Mad Max, a plantation owner’s son joining the Continental Army in The Patriot, and a jaded pastor in Signs. Indeed, Mel made these and other parts seem like the perfect fit for him. Some could argue the guns in his films […]

Jerry Miculek

Jerry Miculek: World Record Competition Shooter

While he might not be a household name outside of the shooting community, within it, Jerry Miculek is renowned as the fastest and best all-around shooter on the planet. Who is Jerry? He is the undisputed worldwide champion of revolver competition, holding five world records in revolver speed shooting. And he has an impressive list […]