Police weapons

Wounded by his own Holstered Sig Sauer P320, Veteran Tampa Police Officer Alleges Pistol Fired without the Trigger Being Touched

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Semi-automatic pistols, Firearms, Handguns, Police weapons, SIG Sauer P320, SIG Sauer, P320

They are similar to those filed against Sig Sauer by other officers and agents, some who suffered career-ending gunshot wounds, and civilians against the manufacturer.

Key Points: 
  • They are similar to those filed against Sig Sauer by other officers and agents, some who suffered career-ending gunshot wounds, and civilians against the manufacturer.
  • Howard Robert Northrop, 69, a longtime Tampa resident and decorated officer, alleges in the complaint (Northrop v. Sig Sauer, et al.2021-CA-006111, Circuit Court of Florida, 7/27/2021) that his department-issued Sig Sauer P320 wounded him in the leg without ever touching the weapon's trigger.
  • It turns out I was the victim of my Sig Sauer despite never touching the trigger.
  • He added, "What's it going to take for Sig Sauer to finally admit the gun isn't safe and pull it off the market?"

Italy to Deploy Axon TASER Devices for the First Time to Officers Nationwide

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Weapons, Law enforcement, Non-lethal weapons, Police weapons, Taser, Tools, Axon Enterprise, Axon

"We are very excited about the successful conclusion of this trial, and honored to have been selected to supply Italy's police forces with Axon TASER X2 CEDs," says Loris Angeloni, Managing Director of Axon Italy.

Key Points: 
  • "We are very excited about the successful conclusion of this trial, and honored to have been selected to supply Italy's police forces with Axon TASER X2 CEDs," says Loris Angeloni, Managing Director of Axon Italy.
  • By equipping officers with these less-than-lethal devices, law enforcement agencies throughout Italy will be able to safely handle situations and reduce injuries to officers and the public.
  • To date, more than 251,000 lives and countless dollars have been saved with the Axon network of devices, apps and people.
  • Please visit http://investor.axon.com , https://www.axon.com/press , www.twitter.com/axon_us and https://www.facebook.com/Axon.ProtectLife/ where Axon discloses information about the company, its financial information and its business.

Toronto Police Service to Expand TASER Device Program

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Weapons, Taser, Law enforcement, Non-lethal weapons, Police weapons, Axon Enterprise, Toronto Police Service, James Ramer

"We are thrilled to partner with the Toronto Police Service as they expand their TASER program," says Vishal Dhir, Managing Director for Axon Canada and Latin America.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to partner with the Toronto Police Service as they expand their TASER program," says Vishal Dhir, Managing Director for Axon Canada and Latin America.
  • "Axon's latest advanced energy device, the TASER 7, is a critical de-escalation tool to help keep both officers and communities safer.
  • "We continue to see the positive impact within our communities by outfitting officers with CEDs," says Chief James Ramer of the Toronto Police Service.
  • This latest purchase comes after an independent review at the direction of the Toronto Police Service Board by an external 3rd party following a competitive procurement process.

WRAP Appoints Public Safety Technology Executive Glenn Hickman as Chief Operating Officer

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Friday, July 2, 2021
Law enforcement, Non-lethal weapons, Police weapons, Axon Enterprise, Taser, NASDAQ, Wrap, Tools, Finance

Elwood Woody Norris retiring from CTO Role, remain as strategic consultant

Key Points: 
  • Elwood Woody Norris retiring from CTO Role, remain as strategic consultant
    TEMPE, Ariz., July 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (the "Company" or "WRAP") (Nasdaq: WRAP), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, announced the appointment of Glenn Hickman as Chief Operating Officer.
  • Hickman is a proven executive with extensive research and development, supply chain, manufacturing, and software engineering experience.
  • Hickman worked at Axon Enterprises (formerly TASER International) from 2011-2019, serving as Vice President of Research and Development from 2014-2019.
  • WRAP Technologies (Nasdaq: WRAP) is a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services.

Swift Shield Foldable Origami Ballistic Shield Now Available in Compact Version that Weighs Less Than 5 lbs.

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Security, Homeland security, Law enforcement, Emergency services, Technology, Public policy, Government, Police weapons, Shields, Origami, Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, Ballistic shield, Human activities, Economy, Human behavior, ATCS, AEGIX Global, LLC, ATCS, AEGIX GLOBAL, LLC

Manufactured by ATCS (Advanced Technology Compliant Solutions), Swift Shied Compact is a lighter-weight and smaller version of the patent-pending, origami-inspired foldable ballistic shield.

Key Points: 
  • Manufactured by ATCS (Advanced Technology Compliant Solutions), Swift Shied Compact is a lighter-weight and smaller version of the patent-pending, origami-inspired foldable ballistic shield.
  • Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and departments may now order the original Pro version and new Compact version of Swift Shield.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210517005785/en/\nSwift Shield Foldable Origami Ballistic Shield is now available in Compact Version that weighs less than five lbs.
  • The new Swift Shield Compact version is about 80 percent the size of the original Pro version and weighs only 4.8 lbs.

BolaWrap De-escalates Volatile Situation in Pennsylvania

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Law enforcement, Police weapons, Coercion, Pain, Pain compliance, Physical restraint, Torture

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Key Points: 
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe didn\xe2\x80\x99t have to use any weapons that rely on pain compliance.
  • In this video, it\xe2\x80\x99s important to note that you never hear the subject say \xe2\x80\x98ouch\xe2\x80\x99 or scream pain - she had no injuries from the BolaWrap.
  • It is a remote restraint device - another method of taking someone into custody without using force.
  • Through many field uses and growing adoption by agencies worldwide, BolaWrap is proving to be an effective tool to safely detain persons without injury.

$10 Million Lawsuit Filed Against Maker Of Allegedly Defective Semi-Automatic Handgun By Federal Agent Shot Without Ever Touching The Trigger

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Semi-automatic pistols, Firearms, Handguns, P320, SIG Sauer, Police weapons, Double action, Westport, Bagnell, SIG Sauer P320

He is jointly represented by trial attorneys from Bagnell Law, LLC, of Westport, CT, and Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky P.C., of Philadelphia.

Key Points: 
  • He is jointly represented by trial attorneys from Bagnell Law, LLC, of Westport, CT, and Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky P.C., of Philadelphia.
  • The complaint, filed in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, is believed to be the first such filing in Pennsylvania.
  • He is hopeful that this latest incident will finally result in Sig Sauer recalling the P320."
  • Introduced in 2014 by the New Hampshire-based manufacturer, the modular P320 features a striker-fired mechanism that replaced the tradition double-action hammer.

ATLIS Motor Vehicles Expands Leadership Team With Industry Experts

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Monday, December 7, 2020
Articles, Taser, Non-lethal weapons, Police weapons, Engineering, Ethics, Philosophy of science, Mechanical engineering, Engineer, Axon Enterprise

This requires expertise in high-tech engineering design and legacy automotive manufacturing, coupled with advanced technology prowess that is garnered in other industries.

Key Points: 
  • This requires expertise in high-tech engineering design and legacy automotive manufacturing, coupled with advanced technology prowess that is garnered in other industries.
  • The ATLIS leadership team now includes:
    Mark Hanchett, CEO and founder, is a mechanical engineer and truck enthusiast who spent more than a decade in product development engineering body camera and Taser products for law enforcement at Axon.
  • Jack Al Ferzly,lead engineer and project manager for the energy team, is a mathematician and mechanical engineer with international automotive expertise.
  • "Not only do I need a team with diverse experiences, but I also need a certain attitude and work ethic.

Small Arms Market worth $9.6 billion by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Weapons, Police weapons, Ballistics, Firearm actions, Ammunition, Firearms, rEVOLVEr, Shotgun, Caliber

According to an industry expert, the demand for small arms is not expected to be affected greatly since small arms are a key component of frontline infantry.

Key Points: 
  • According to an industry expert, the demand for small arms is not expected to be affected greatly since small arms are a key component of frontline infantry.
  • The defense segment of the small arms market has been classified into military and homeland security.
  • Based on caliber, the 9mm segment is projected to lead the small arms market from 2020 to 2025.
  • Based on type, small arms market has been segmented into various categories, namely, pistol, revolver, rifle, machine gun, shotgun, and others.

Small Arms Market worth $9.6 billion by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Weapons, Police weapons, Ballistics, Firearm actions, Ammunition, Firearms, rEVOLVEr, Shotgun, Caliber

According to an industry expert, the demand for small arms is not expected to be affected greatly since small arms are a key component of frontline infantry.

Key Points: 
  • According to an industry expert, the demand for small arms is not expected to be affected greatly since small arms are a key component of frontline infantry.
  • The defense segment of the small arms market has been classified into military and homeland security.
  • Based on caliber, the 9mm segment is projected to lead the small arms market from 2020 to 2025.
  • Based on type, small arms market has been segmented into various categories, namely, pistol, revolver, rifle, machine gun, shotgun, and others.