Overview

"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."

Full Product Details

Author:   Gabriel Suarez
Publisher:   Paladin Press,U.S.
Imprint:   Paladin Press,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.380kg
ISBN:  

9781581600490

ISBN 10:   1581600496
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   01 November 1999
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1 - Firearms Safety and Dry Practice Chapter 2 - Chamber Checking, Loading, and Unloading Chapter 3 - Care and Preventive Maintenance Chapter 4 - The Effects of Barrel Length on Terminal Ballistics Chapter 5 - Shot Placement and Its Effects on Terminal Ballistics Chapter 6 - Principles of Marksmanship Chapter 7 - Iron Sights and Optics Chapter 8 - Zeroing and External Ballistics Chapter 9 - Carry and Ready Positions Chapter 10 - Offhand Firing Position Chapter 11 - Squatting Firing Position Chapter 12 - Kneeling Firing Position Chapter 13 - Sitting Firing Position Chapter 14 - Prone Firing Position Chapter 15 - Deploying the Rifle from Sling-Arms Chapter 16 - Reloading the Rifle Chapter 17 - Malfunction Clearing Procedures Chapter 18 - Tactical Considerations Chapter 19 - Low-Light Operations Chapter 20 - Shooting on the Move and Close-Contact Techniques Chapter 21- Shooting at Angles Chapter 22 - The Tactical Rifle in the CQB Environment Chapter 23 - Suggested Qualification Course Chapter 24 - Record Keeping and the Data Book Chapter 25 - Selecting the Rifleman Appendix A Suggested Reading and References

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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.

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