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1 month ago | 
americancop.com | Richard Duarte |Dave Bahde |Erick Gelhaus |Kevin McPherson
(No Ratings Yet)Loading... Staying informed and communicating with others is essential, especially during a crisis. In our daily lives, most of us rely heavily on technology and service providers. Think of internet and cell phone service, as well as associated products that bring voice and data to our devices. During any power outage scenario, many will lose access to these services. Having a back-up communications plan is crucial during these moments.
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2 months ago | 
americancop.com | Erick Gelhaus |Kevin McPherson |John Hearne |Richard Duarte
(No Ratings Yet)Loading... The 1911 was popular with American law enforcers for a good 80 years. Then, a couple of things happened to cause 1911 to wane in popularity. Improvements in defensive ammunition, coupled with an increase in magazine capacity, saw a move en masse to the 9mm Luger. Even with the popularity of the 9mm duty pistol, some agencies continue to authorize or even issue the 1911. It remains popular with a handful of departments in California, Missouri, and elsewhere.
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2 months ago | 
americancop.com | Erick Gelhaus |John Hearne |Kevin McPherson |Richard Duarte
(No Ratings Yet)Loading... This was the second year that AmericanCop has been a co-sponsor for the Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) during the SHOT Show. LEEP is a long-running, law enforcement-centric version of SHOT Show University, focused on the business side of SHOT. In conjunction with sponsoring LEEP, AmericanCop was asked each year about giving presentations. Last year, we gave two. This year, we agreed to do just one.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
americancop.com | Richard Duarte |Misc Gear |Erick Gelhaus |Eve Kulcsar
(No Ratings Yet)Loading... Suffering a dental injury is always stressful and often very painful. Having it happen during a crisis takes it to a whole other level. Being prepared for these events provides you with options and buys you time until you can get to a dentist. An emergency dental kit consists of tools and supplies to address dental injuries when professional help isn’t available.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
americancop.com | Richard Duarte |Erick Gelhaus |Eve Kulcsar |Eugene Nielsen
(No Ratings Yet)Loading... Batteries are indispensable for our vehicles, equipment, and devices. However, with rapidly evolving technology and many different battery types on the market, it’s difficult to know how to safely jump-start a battery when it fails, especially when options may be limited. Having the proper equipment and know-how makes it easier and safer, and you’ll be more likely to overcome what comes your way.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
americancop.com | Richard Duarte |Eugene Nielsen |Kevin McPherson |Erick Gelhaus
(Editor’s note – making preparations like these for yourself and your loved ones allows you to be better focused on the task at hand during a widespread disaster or emergency.)In this article, we examine Jase Medical and review one of its better-known products: the Jase Medical Base Case. A storm has torn through your state, damaging homes, businesses, and vital infrastructure. Roads are blocked, and cities are without power.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
americancop.com | Erick Gelhaus |Eugene Nielsen |Richard Duarte |Clint Smith
Since at least 2013, a tremendous number of agencies have suffered from “Good Idea Fairy” visits. I’m specifically addressing those “good ideas” that will reportedly fix society’s ills but have little to no factual foundation. Generally, these stem from politicians “doing something” to fix a problem.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
americancop.com | Erick Gelhaus |Eugene Nielsen |Richard Duarte |Clint Smith
Most experts acknowledge that small revolvers still have a place in law enforcement as dependable backup guns. Revolvers also excel as deep-cover guns for officers working in undercover capacities. The rounded shape lends itself to effective concealment on the human body, and the long double-action trigger increases safety margins when carried thusly. Well-designed holsters increase security and aid with concealment and comfort. Phlster provides some of the best holsters available for this purpose.
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May 28, 2024 | 
americancop.com | Richard Duarte |Erick Gelhaus |Mike Wood |Clint Smith
Having a generous supply of multi-purpose preps can help you survive a crisis. This is especially true if common household products become difficult to obtain or are completely unavailable. These multi-purpose products are important because they can substitute for many common, everyday household products. In this article, we cover some simple and inexpensive multi-purpose products and preparations that will help cover a wide range of needs and wants, especially during unexpected situations.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
americancop.com | Richard Duarte |Mike Wood |Erick Gelhaus |Clint Smith
Having a system for organizing and labeling your inventory of food, water, gear, supplies, and kinetic “tools” is a key component of any viable survival plan. However, many preppers, even those with years of experience, sometimes neglect this process. In this article, we cover some simple strategies to help you inventory, organize, and label your preps, effectively manage your supplies, and ensure you’re making the most efficient/effective use of your efforts and your prepping budget.
