The Tactical Rifle: The Precision Tool for Urban Police Operations

Gabriel Suarez

ISBN 10: 1581600496 / ISBN 13: 9781581600490

Published by Paladin Press, Boulder, Colorado, 1999

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This is a nice clean book with very light wear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Tactical Rifle: The Precision Tool for Urban Police Operations
• Publisher: Paladin Press, Boulder, Colorado
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1581600496
• ISBN 13: 9781581600490
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military History

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Synopsis

In a highly publicized February 1997 shootout, two rifle-wielding thugs managed to outgun LAPD officers armed only with handguns after a botched North Hollywood bank robbery. It was not until responding SWAT officers armed with rifles arrived on the scene that the suspects were finally neutralized, but not without police casualties. Though not the first incidence of police officers being outmatched by criminals' superior firepower, this one was pivotal in bringing about a serious re-examination of the use of the rifle for urban law enforcement. In this book, Gabriel Suarez, founder and senior tactical instructor of his department's Tactical Rifle Team, exposes the myths that have long kept the rifle from being considered for use in urban policing. In addition, he details the many advantages the rifle affords the inner city police officer or SWAT operator in a wide range of deployment situations and presents innovative techniques that are replacing the "traditional" ones among agencies that have adopted the rifle. As we progress into the 21st century, the rifle is likely to become an increasingly integral part of the police officer's tool bag. This book will serve as a valuable guide to police tactical riflemen, making their jobs easier and safer as they make the criminal's job more difficult and hazardous.

About the Author

Gabe Suarez is a veteran of Southern California law enforcement, where he has served for many years. His extensive field experience includes single officer patrol, gang enforcement, special operations and tactical training. He was one of the founding members of his department's Special Weapons and Tactical Precision Rifle teams.