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Today many of us want the same things our forefathers did so many years ago. We want to raise our families in peace without having to jump through the hoops of a government enterprise. Yet, even though many of us are going to parties, cookouts or gatherings to celebrate our freedom and independence, the truth is YOU are not free.

The truth is the United States government has become the most violent, oppressive government the world has ever seen. Sure Hitler, Stalin and Mao get the nods for most ruthless dictators of all time and have killed millions of people but the United States Government has harmed far more. The United States Government stretches to every corner of the world, with military bases all over the globe, enforcing their agenda. Furthermore, the United States Government cloaks it’s oppression in the names of democracy, freedom or claims of liberation. Yet, it’s all a lie and this government simply does more harm than good. PERIOD.

Of course the violence and control of the United States Government is not limited to just those abroad. At “home” we have the world’s largest Police State, we’re home to the world’s LARGEST PRISON population and so many laws are passed each year that not even the politicians who vote them in fully understand them or even read (let alone abide by) them.

This is where the police come into play. They are the enforcers of this oppressive government and they are where the rubber meets the road here at home. When I founded CopBlock.org in 2010 I told my good friend Pete Eyre that, “If we can get the police to stop enforcing the government’s laws than it won’t matter what lawmakers write down on paper. No one will enforce it.”

I still feel this way today but would add that in order to get the police to stop enforcing the government’s law we have to offer them the alternative. Those who work for the government as law enforcers need to realize that they don’t need the badge from the government to provide their services to us the people.

With that being said, I’d like to make a challenge to you, a “Fuck Your Badge Challenge.” If you’re challenged then you have to make a piece of content (text post, video or otherwise) explaining why you say “Fuck Your Badge.” Of course for this to get going someone had to start it, so my video is below.

Again, the purpose of this challenge is to let officers know that you don’t respect the badge, uniform or authority of their employer. That those items are not required to provide protection services to others. As noted above the law enforces of the United States of America are pawns being used to commit acts that would be deemed wrong/illegal for anyone else. While today we’re the ones saying, “FUCK YOUR BADGE” but if the officers really want to provide the service of protection in the right way, then they might want to adapt this policy as well.

Who will be the first cop to say “Fuck this badge!”

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Why do you say “Fuck your badge?”

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The new 9mm SR1911 is full of custom features.

Ruger SR1911 9mm

Ruger has been making 1911 pistols for several years, and their .45 ACP versions of the SR1911 have been recognized as high quality pistols featuring upgrades most often found on custom shop or after-market handguns. The SR1911 includes all of the operating features of a standard Colt Model 1911. This new SR1911 in 9mm is aimed at taking a slice of the market becoming more popular as the 9mm cartridge has seen a significant resurgence lately.

An extended beavertail grip safety provides enhanced grip during shooting.

There is no doubt the venerable Model 1911 has been experiencing a huge influx of demand. The U.S. Marines Special Operations put down their Beretta M9’s briefly for the MARSOC 1911, before transitioning to the Glock 19. In a push back to the popularity of striker-fired, polymer framed pistols, there has been a significant minority of handgun enthusiasts that have rallied around the 1911 as the superior handgun. Ruger is willing to feed this group with a very nice 1911 option.

Starting with a CNC-machined stainless steel barrel and bushing are made from the same bar stock, and on the same machine in what Ruger claims will produce superior accuracy. The slide and frame are also CNC-machined for greater detail and feature over less expensive forging. There is a positive barrel lock-up during firing to ensure accuracy out of the box.

An oversized ejection port, and visual chamber inspection port are standard features on the SR1911.

The Ruger 9mm SR1911 comes with an oversized ejection port to reduce the chances of stove-pipe failures. The 9mm SR1911 will have an extended magazine release for positive and faster manipulation. Skelotonized trigger and hammer reduce weight while providing a crisp, light trigger pull with short, positive reset. An oversized beavertail grip safety provides improved grip during rapid follow-up shots. The 3-dot Novak LoMount Carry sights are designed for concealed carry, while giving the shooter a decent sighting system. The thumb safety and slide stop are extended for greater manipulation.

The skeletonized trigger reduces weight, and is designed for light pull and quick reset.

The SR1911 9mm will come with a visual inspection port to confirm chamber loaded status. Each 9mm SR1911 will come with (2) 9-round magazines, providing a fully loaded pistol with a 10-round capacity.

Ruger SR1911 9mm Features

The new Ruger SR1911 Commander in 9mm, is much more than good looking.

Ruger SR1911 9mm Specifications

Law enforcement is no stranger to 1911 handguns (photo by fbi.gov).

The 9mm SR1911 and Law Enforcement

There are law enforcement agencies, and individual officers, already carrying a Model 1911 in various configurations. As the popularity of the design continues to grow there will likely be more agencies that consider or choose a 1911 model to carry. Many agencies will likely stay traditional, and select a model chambered in .45ACP. However, with the popularity and improved performance of the 9mm cartridge there will be a stronger push for pistols in this caliber.

There are several benefits to 9mm. Modern advancements have vastly improved the performance of 9mm in FBI gelatin testing and even intermediate barriers. Being smaller reduces weight, but provides an opportunity for higher capacity. The SR1911 in 9mm has a 10-round capacity, which is 2-3 rounds greater than most .45 ACP 1911 models.

In addition, 9mm ammunition is recognizably cheaper than .40 S&W and .45 ACP, allowing agencies to lower costs, and perhaps improve training. The features of the SR1911 greatly improve the overall performance of the 1911 pistol, and the 9mm is usually shot much better by a wide range of officer types, than .45 ACP.

Final Thoughts

The Model 1911 is a very popular pistol design today, even over 100 years after its initial appearance. As more shooters are drawn to the design the discussion on duty and off-duty carry must consider the 1911’s presence. Though traditional 1911 shooters stick with the 7-round (occasionally 8-round) .45 ACP models, most in law enforcement would not recognize the capacity as sufficient for potential deadly threat confrontations.

However, the 9mm SR1911 has a 10-round capacity that could meet minimal expectations for capacity. The SR1911 Commander is a compact version of the original 1911 design, providing greater potential for both on-duty and off-duty carry. This new Ruger pistol is probably a bit too large for a back-up pistol, but it is not outside the possibility.

The price of the 9mm SR1911 is one of the biggest drawbacks, as many agencies are able to buy quality striker-fired pistols for half as much as the SR1911. However, for the features included on the SR1911 9mm, the price is very reasonable in the 1911 world. The other drawback is the Novak 3-dot white sights. These are quality sights – for range shooting, however a police agency will have to upgrade to some form of night sights. This added expense will likely push the SR1911 out of contention.

We have not had the opportunity to shoot the new 9mm SR1911, but the design features and quality appear to be top-notch. Ruger has been on fire over the last 5-6 years, selling millions of firearms each year. It goes to stand that this new SR1911 will perform with the quality expected of Ruger products.

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More shooting and fun with the Ruger SR1911 CMD, the Commander size 1911. Seems to be broken in just fine now. Cool little 1911.

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By the way, you’ll learn a great deal if you go to the FAQ Video playlist and watch the short FAQ Videos. Most questions are answered there.

Sincerely, wish I could speak personally with all of you, or at least on line, and answer any question you might have, but the time and numbers prevent that.

Note: All shooting in our videos is done by professional shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes. Do not attempt to copy at home anything you see in our videos. Firearms can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.

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The new STF is being developed at Virginia’s Radford University.

The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin recently published an article on a new technology, the Signaling Tracker for Firearms (STF), being developed at Radford University in Radford, Virginia. The premise of the new technology is to send an electronic signal to a police officer’s Communication Center (Dispatch), whenever the officer draws his/her sidearm. The premise to provide real-time data to Dispatch of an officer who may be in a life threatening situation, and may not have had time to alert Dispatch before the event unfolded.

The new technology is being developed under the guidance of Dr. Owen, a professor and chair of the Criminal Justice Department; Ms. Porter, an undergraduate in Criminal Justice; and Dr. Burke, Associate Dean of the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences who was a former police officer.

Many officer-involved shootings (OIS) occur in low-light conditions furthering the stress and confusion.

The Signaling Tracker for Firearms Concept

The Signaling Tracker for Firearms (STF) is an electronic monitoring device inserted into the grip of the officer’s handgun, remaining unnoticeable and out of the officer’s grip. The device, transmitting on available cellular service, records every time an officer draws and fires their sidearm. The information in automatically relayed to Dispatch, supervisors, or other included sources determined by the Agency.

This new technology allows Dispatch personnel to closely monitor the weapons of law enforcement officers, and is currently being field-tested by various police departments. The new (STF) connects to an officer’s smart phone or in-car computer, much like a GPS tracking mechanism. An on/off switch signals the officer when the device is in use, and ready to transmit.

Once activated the STF gives real-time updates to Dispatch personnel. There is a battery powering the STF that lasts around (1) week between charges. When not in use, the STF will enter a sleep mode to save battery power until an action causes the STF to turn back on and begin recording and transmitting.

When the officer draws his sidearm, a signal is sent to the Dispatch center from the STF providing the location of the weapon and, thus, the officer. Other police personnel can also be alerted when an officer draws their sidearm. Additionally, if the officer fires their handgun the STF can transmit detailed information on the shooting, including the number of times the weapon was discharged, the time of each shot, and direction each shot was fired.

Many OIS are single-officer events, not coordinated high-risk stops.

Right now the STF System is in trials with several law enforcement agencies, according to the Radford University development team. So, for now this entire technology is a concept, rather than a literal option for police agencies. However, it appears the technology will at least reach the market in some format, so discussing the decisions agencies will be confronted with is a good idea. There are definitely some benefits to this system, but there are some serious drawbacks as well.

Benefits of the STF System

The STF can send electronic information to Dispatch more quickly than many verbal reports. If the officer is drawing their sidearm in a sudden deadly force situation, there is often a delay in radio broadcast as the officer attempts to deal with the immediate threat they are facing. Even when the officer finds time to broadcast their predicament, the information is often sporadic, incomplete, and full of the adrenaline dump from the officer’s reaction to the threat.

Real-time benefits of the STF System:

In the video above, from Hamilton, Montana, the officer did a pretty good job of reacting to a deadly threat (despite having his flashlight in his strong hand). However, it took 10 seconds from the suspect presenting his handgun to the officer being able to broadcast the emergency. During that time Dispatch could have already alerted other officers to be en route.

The electronic signal from the STF may not provide detailed suspect information, or officer condition, but the signal will alert to the firearm being drawn, and fired. This will allow Dispatchers to send real-time emergency assistance even before the officer may be able to make a broadcast. In addition, should the officer become incapacitated, STF transmitted data will be able to provide direction of shots from the officer’s handgun. This could enable responding officers to have a much faster idea of where a fleeing suspect may have traveled, particularly if they were on foot.

Officer-involved shootings (OIS) have been receiving much stronger scrutiny in the last few years. The data gathered using the STF could assist in officer-involved shooting investigations, or those incidents where an officer simply drew their handgun. Information can also be gathered about how long the officer’s sidearm was drawn, which can directly contradict a complainant or witness who stated the officer was constantly pointed their handgun at someone. Officer memory can be hampered due to high levels of stress occurring in an OIS. Agency investigators can use details from the STF about when and where shots occurred. The electronic information could also dispel false accusations about when and how many shots officers fired.

Agency Responsibilities and Considerations

Agencies considering the implementation of the STF technology have several matters to consider before implementation. The STF devices can yield a variety of data about the officer’s use of their handgun. However, deciding who will monitor, retain, and access the generated data are questions that an Agency needs to have in place prior to deployment. Procedures on how the information will be received, and disseminated should be clear, as well as the responsibilities of all who will have access to the information received from the STF.

Perhaps one of the more difficult procedural decisions for an Agency is to answer how to process the STF information when an officer removes a sidearm from its holster in situations other than a shooting incident. These instances will likely be much more frequent than actual officer safety situations on the street. These situations may include:

Firearms training should disable the STF, but just how that is done will be an individual agency problem to solve (Photo by Personal Defense World).

During these situations the Agency will have to determine if officers will switch off the STF device; leave it on, but provide a notification to Dispatch prior to withdrawal; or take other steps. This part of the decision-making process will likely be more problematic than the actual implementation of the STF in the field. Obviously, turning the STF off during the non-duty related functions mentioned above would be the best solution, but officers forgetting to turn the unit back on is a real possibility. This obviously defeats the benefits the STF can provide.

Negative Aspects of the STF System

The majority of American law enforcement agencies have small numbers of officers or deputies, and their budgets are likewise limited. Agencies will also have to determine if STF technology is cost-effective for their budgetary constraints, and if the additional expense will be supported by their communities. This decision will likely be determined on the proximity of the agency to a larger metropolitan area, where higher crime rates occur, or on the particular demographics of the agency’s jurisdiction itself.

Negative Detractors to the STF System

Obtaining the latest, greatest technology is often not in the best interests of budget-strapped agencies. Many times smaller agencies must cautiously evaluate expenditures, and have very little wiggle room when it comes to obtaining new technology. Deciding on which officers will receive the STF device also will be an important factor in determining cost.

In addition, the cost of replacing batteries will become a major consideration. So far there is no information on what type of battery the STF will require, and this could be a major financial consideration. Modern police officers already go through batteries like a novice goes through chips at a high-stakes poker table. The STF may require battery replacement multiple times per month, per officer. In addition to a significant cost for the batteries (or chargers), standardized procedures will have to be implemented to ensure officers do not go into the field with dead batteries in their STF system; a serious problem for a device that goes through batteries so quickly.

CR123 batteries have become highly popular, but run nearly $ 1.50 per battery!

CR123 batteries

The STF technology relies on cellular networks to transmit data. In more rural areas, Agencies will have to consider the cellular coverage availability when deciding on the STF System. If large areas of the jurisdiction have no or poor cellular service is it cost-effective to even consider purchasing STF.

Even if an Agency in that circumstance does move forward with STF, procedural guidelines must be established to consider when a device is out of range. In those situations, the STF can still record data, but the data cannot communicate with Dispatch until they are back within range of appropriate networks. This could cause confusion if an officer or deputy checks on a building, drawing their sidearm, only to return to an area of coverage to have the STF broadcast their sidearm withdraw initiating Dispatching protocols.

Policy and Legal Considerations of the STF

The STF technology should be viewed as innovative forensic tools. With this in mind police agencies will need to develop policies and procedures to address their use, application, and data collection for potential evidence. In a best case scenario patrol officers would have a significant input on how the policy and procedure is written, as they will be the ones most impacted by the STF application.

Agency Policies should address several issues:

The U.S. Supreme Court allows new technology as evidence, but only under strict requirements.

In Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court ruled admissibility decisions are made based on the “scientific validity—and thus the evidentiary relevance and reliability—of the principles” of a new technology. If Agencies are planning on using STF technology for evidentiary purposes (which they absolutely should), they must be partner with local prosecutors to prepare to address how STF meets the Daubert requirements.

Training on STF

If agencies decide to implement STF, there will need to be a serious effort to ensure officers are properly trained. This training will have its most impact during In-service training, but might be able to be implemented into Regional Police Academies if the technology is recognized and used by enough area agencies.

Training will be necessary for all officers using the STF, including supervisors who will likely be responsible for reviewing STF data. In addition, dispatchers will need definitive training on the system and how the information will be received and then transmitted over the radio or MDT.

Training specifically on the SFT unit should include:

Final Thoughts

The Signaling Tracker for Firearms is an innovative invention with some very beneficial characteristics. Knowing that drawing your sidearm will alert Dispatch, and potentially other officers through the MDT, is a reassuring feature. Should shots be fired, knowing that you don’t immediately have to get to your radio for a broadcast of the assistance call is another great feature.

However, the arduous process of implementing the STF into every-day use is a serious hurdle to overcome. Add to this process, the potential high cost of battery replacement, battery chargers, and training, the STF may become very limited in opportunity to the larger agencies that can absorb costs better. Not to mention, the requirement for the STF to have a viable cellular network to broadcast its information real-time, and suddenly this product could get even more limited in use.

So far the development team has not released the purchase cost of individual units (likely not finalized until a business partner comes on board), or the type of battery required to run the STF. These cost factors will play a major role in determining if agencies can even realistically consider the STF at all.

I’m hesitant to endorse this product without more information, and especially since not every draw necessitates a broadcast for help. Two officers checking an open door can likely accomplish the task with no other assistance, even though they will likely draw their sidearms. Perhaps if the STF can be narrowed to only broadcast on an actual shot being fired it would be more beneficial and avoid most of the procedural difficulties.

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The MT1268 motion tracker from T-Cube is essentially a small, lightweight GPS device utilizing satellite technology to find its own position but then using UHF radio signaling to report its position to other motion trackers in the area.

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