About twothirds of all police departments across the united states authorize. Talk about how glock was able to benefit from legislation and public outcry against the. If you purchase a book listed on the site from, shell earn a small commission. The following is a list of firearms used by police forces in canada. The new jersey state police njsp is the official state police force of the u. Here is a forum where leos can talk shop or issues concerning law enforcement or law enforcement officers can be posed.
According to a march 1st, 2006 post on lonelymachines, the term was first applied to glock talk poster gecko45, who posted to the thread asking a question about being properly protected with a bullet proof vest. It is a relatively simple task for state or local police to look at their database of registered gun owners with their registered handguns and start knocking on doors to talk to suspected possessors of handguns with standard issue murphy mags such as glock 19, sig p226, beretta 92, etc. She shares her life and her bed with a retired california police officer. Lee has appeared as an expert on national television, bbc television, and radio shows.
Each glock pistol was designed and engineered to respond to our customers needs. Membership is free and we welcome all types of shooters, whether youre a novice or a pro. He knows first hand what rotten laws do to honest folks. Thanks to a marketing department that could sell bayonets to millionaires and billionaires, glocks bricklike semiautomatic pistols are universally recognized, glamorized and immortalized. Lee lofland is a nationally acclaimed expert on police procedure and crimescene investigation, and is a popular conference, workshop, and motivational speaker. As one might expect, a lot of holster makers are jumping in the market with concealed carry rigs of all types. Its the metal projectile seated at the top of the cartridge. Glock offers over 50 pistols in a variety of sizes, calibers and styles. The standard issue firearm for honolulu police officers is the glock 17. The rise of americas gun crown, 2012 gives us gaston glock, the austrian curtainrod manufacturer who managed to create this chilling, reliable, lightweight weapon and market it.
No matter which glock pistol you choose, it will deliver on our promise of safety, reliability, and simple operation, all at an affordable price. Also if the overall lenght is a little too long it will cause the same problem. Talking to suspected possessors at their homes will possibly lead to more information justifying a search, seizure and arrest. But shot placement is more important for selfdefense than bullet size big bullets that miss the target are worthless. Try switching brands of ammo first and see if that cures the problem. Now with the mechanicals settled, lets talk about ergonomics and handling. I agree with the member above where he recommend choosing a smaller gun, unless yu want to be like arnold in kindergarten cop where he has a beretta 92 in an ankle holster lol you would have to narrow it down what firs your needs. The honolulu police department hpd is the principal law enforcement agency of the city and.
I have had to make the call to the police dept because of a modded firearm coming into my shop. The new jersey state police adopted the glock 19 gen 4 as their new service pistol after the agency. The cartridge shell or round is the whole thing, which includes the bullet, powder, primer, casing, and other components. Living a beautiful life glock 21 with fore end grip, would be a sweet setup for a glock whether you only own one for home defense or youre a collector, youre going to need a place to store your firearms. Unless youre willing to take the time and money to master a larger caliber glocks more powerful recoil, stick with smaller calibers 9mm. However, i almost lost my lunch over the babble and bias when i read the footer and realized this article was from the editor of bearing arms, bob owens. Were going to talk about the glock and how this highcapacity. Registering your glock provides an additional level of protection and allows glock to provide you with timely information, quickly and efficiently. This is another set of terms sometimes used interchangeably.
Our goal is to be your number one information resource dedicated entirely to glock handguns. The place to discuss the worlds most popular pistol, plus hundreds of other topics. Youre not going to believe this you cant talk to a cop. The rise of americas gun, paul barrett traces how the sleek. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Man arrested for selling full auto sears firearms talk. That, my friends, is the reason i carry a defensive side arm, and the reason you should if you dont. The gun digest book of the glock, 2nd edition, expands on the success of the first book with many new photos and hardtofind data the glocks dynamic presence in the military and law enforcement circles around the world, including 65 percent of the u. In the california prison system, the security housing unit, known as the shu houses the most violent and influential inmates in the california prison syste. Proper care of your pistol is the key to keeping it in good condition. Glock handguns use three safety mechanisms, but none of them require a character to switch anything off. The rough spots about the initial glock 42 have been discussed to death online. The glock 19 9mm features a 15round magazine while the glock 23.
In keeping with the recent theme of things that may or may not have safeties knives, revolvers, etc. Police departments were amazed when they took their officers out to the. Therefore, when i read a recent opinion piece oped bashing glocks, i hardly raised an eyebrow. The rise of americas gun, paul barrett traces how the. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. He has practiced law since 1988 and was one of the first attorneys to ever get a federal injunction against a state gun law. Lee has consulted for many bestselling authors, television and film writers, and for online magazines. I couldnt even talk after he said that, i just nodded my head, and walked out. From a purely operational standpoint, the polymer80glock clone ran flawlessly. Glocktalk also known as gt is a website dedicated to firearms enthusiasts. The glock 43 may go down in history as the most popular pistol the austrian company has ever made. In their book, defense of self and others, fbi firearms training experts john. Our topics include conspiracy theory, secret societies, ufos and more. The glock, from handgun tupperware to top pistol the glock is rapped about in hiphop songs and carried by heroes in action films.
Guys, do any of you good folks have any experience with police trade in glock pistols. The boston police department bpd, dating back to 1838, holds the primary responsibility for. It is often said in sports talk, that the game is a game of inches. Customs and border protection selected three glock 9mm pistols as its new standard duty pistol, replacing the. Stay connected with glock for news, events and more. Police guns are turning up in crimes, but atf cant talk about it.
We also cover a variety of topics related to other gunsfirearms, gun ownership, gun care, tactical firearms and more. As our membership continues to grow we look forward to reading your stories and learning from your experiences. Mostly for academic study and spotting squirrelly mods made by other people, largely so they can be disabled before someone gets hurt. Retired atf agent scot thomasson holds a glock pistol, a common weapon used by police. The glock 23 is a great allaround handgun that represents a good balance of power and weight. Glock grannies cozy mystery omnibus audiobook by shannon. See more ideas about hand guns, guns and ammo and guns. Ive assembled an evergrowing list of scabbards for the g43 handgun. The vast majority of firearms used by canadian police are semiautomatic. Gen 4 glock grip with the finger grooves are also uncomfortable, which is why glock removed them for the gen 5. Suddenly people were talking about the glock before there were even. Preorder the third single from coldplays second album a rush of blood to the head 2005. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. With no other alternative to restore peace to the town, dorie agrees to help richard and in the process, uncovers decades of.
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