Videos tagged with Duty Weapons

This video traces the evolution of Kentucky State Police duty sidearms, starting with the Smith & Wesson 686 revolver and progressing through semi-automatic pistols like the S&W 1076, Glock 35, and the current Glock 17 Gen 5. Ballistics tests are conducted on each caliber (.357 Magnum, 10mm, .40 S&W, 9mm) using Speer Gold Dot ammunition, revealing surprising performance differences. The adoption of Staccato 2011 models by other agencies is also noted.

This episode of the GUNS Magazine Podcast features retired FBI Agent Ed Mireles, recognized as a hero from the 1986 Miami shootout. Mireles shares candid details about his actions during the intense firefight, his perseverance through multiple injuries, and the tragic loss of his colleagues. The discussion highlights how this pivotal event significantly impacted law enforcement training, tactics, and duty weapons. Mireles also provides insight into how the incident shaped the law enforcement mindset and his personal journey of moving past that day.