With artist John Sheppard making light of the lack of ballistic protection on some government small boats, we thought it might be time to offer our solution. You’re on a small boat chasing a go fast off the coast of Nicaragua when one of the suspects decides prison isn’t in his future and pulls a [...]
Armed on the water for nearly a decade, I know an unstable and constantly moving boat is tough to shoot from with any accuracy, even at close distances. I’m also aware of men out there who make it look almost too easy, firing rounds with precision into small moving targets hundreds of yards away. Fredrik [...]
Forty-nine out of fifty states had snow on the ground this week and waterways are frozen along the east coast from Chesapeake Bay north. It’s not an ideal climate for those of us who work outdoors and on the water. First trip on a boat in below freezing air temperatures, made worse by high winds [...]
In our world of maritime awesomeness, we have a few essentials that we usually utilize on our jobs. Sunglasses, Backpack, and gloves. Gloves are quite an important commodity when your active, climbing ladders, and roaming through ships. They help protect and we love them. There are many different gloves to choose from on the market. [...]
Crockett & Tubbs’ original 1986 Wellcraft Scarab is for sale. 28 Hue paint job, twin 650 hp engines, top speed of 82 mph, and a reputation that increased Wellcraft’s 1986 sales by 21%. This model is an original, and served as the camera platform for many in cockpit scenes. If you want to help 14USC89.com [...]
Nat’l Defense Mag – The Government Accountability Office said it will release a detailed report on the transportation worker identification credential in February, which will include the results of covert testing at port facilities. The requirement for the TWIC card was passed into law in 2002 in the aftermath of the 9/11 Commission report, which [...]
DIY is a new featured series that takes a look at tactics and options for the LEO. We want to help you be mentally and physically aware with the skills, tools, and options to overcome any threat you may face in order to ensure you and your family’s safety. Awareness fosters understanding. Check back often [...]
CG News – Coast Guard crews in Boston are adding warning munitions, a less-than-lethal warning tool, to Coast Guard assets conducting vessel escorts in Boston Harbor as a test for potential nationwide implementation, Thurs., Dec. 9, 2010. Coast Guard Station Boston is adopting the munitions as another means to warn non-compliant boaters that they are [...]
The story of Russia mandating floating armor for its naval forces is making the rounds on every military related blog today. We wondered what the stuff actually looks like and found at least one version. No manufacturer listed, but it seems like your basic Type I offshore PFD with various levels of ballistic protection added [...]
India Times – A sudden decision to test 29 high-tech bullet-proof speedboats, which were ordered by the Indian government post-26/11, revealed that they were not bullet-proof after all. Mumbai police tested the bullet-proof capability of one of the boats, prior to US president Barack Obama’s recent visit to the city. Gunshots from a self-loading rifle [...]
With NAS North Island, CA upgrading their anti-boat barrier system at a cost of $3.1 million, the question of how effective the equipment is inevitably comes up. How effective is it? Not sure, but the following photos make it look good. One major issue to contend with, where’s the follow-up once the boat is caught [...]
Navy Compass – New floating Port Security Barriers (PSB) around the North Island aircraft carrier basin are currently being installed to replace the old Dunlop Anti-Boat Barrier System (DABBS) at Naval Air Station North Island. The six month project was awarded to Great Eastern Group, Inc. (GEG) on May 12, 2010 and is expected to [...]
A new reason to get the mothballed Icebreaking fleet back in action. An Animal Planet camera catching a USCG red hull pulling alongside the Steve Irwin while an OTH chases the Interceptor to deliver a boarding team with an Interpol warrant would be a classic end to the Whale Wars series. Sign us up for [...]
The Alabama Division of Marine Police (AMP) has recently been honored with an Innovation in Technology award from the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), a national nonprofit organization that works to develop public policy for recreational boating safety for all 50 states and U.S. territories. AMP Chief Enforcement Officer Maj. Bob Huffaker [...]
Recently I got my hands on a 3 pairs of Wiley X’s Black Ops Collection. I’m sure that most of you are familiar with Wiley X and many of you have had a pair. Well, their new Black Ops collection was created for elite-level military personnel, law enforcement personnel, and hard-core shooters. Black Ops fuses [...]
I know that many of you can read this article and laugh at the thought that it would happen to you, but what about the guy out there with you? I can tell you for a fact that between Oct 2009 and Oct 2010, I have personally seen this happen 13 times. Just take the [...]
Here is a little nugget from Safariland’s website that EVERYONE who has a weapons belt should be doing. When I travel, I always ask folks about PMS on their holsters, to which I pretty much get shoulder shrugs and blank stares. When you finish at the range, personal or work, the first thing you usually [...]
Today I pose a question to the readers of the site. What type of handgun do you use for personal defense and/or personal carry? Living in a gun friendly state has it’s advantages, especially the process to get a CCW permit. When it comes time to hit the road or have ready for home defense, [...]
