Modern Law Enforcement Weapons & Tactics: A Complete Look at Firearms Training Methods and Law Enforcement Gear

Law enforcement professionals and police profession enthusiasts get the first-degree facts on the weapons, equipment, and tactics used by law enforcement officials. Top gunsmith Patrick Sweeney focuses primarily on special situation weapons and equipment, with reviews of ten of the top law enforcement firearms?everything from the AR-15 to the Smith & Wesson M-99. From a brief history of SWAT, special weapons, and tactical teams specifically trained and equipped to combat high-risk situations, to information on knives and ammunition, Modern Law Enforcement Weapons provides readers exclusive coverage of current equipment and tactical trends in the police profession.

Patrick Sweeney has been an avid reloader for more than 30 years, a competition shooter for more than 25 and a full-time gunsmith for more than 20. He is author of several books on firearms, including Gunsmithing: Pistols & Revolvers, The Gun Digest[registered] Book of the Glock, The Gun Digest[registered] Book of the 1911, and Gunsmithing: Shotguns.