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STOPPING POWER: MYTHS, LEGENDS, AND REALITIES.

Authors :
Vail, Sydney
Source :
Police; Jan2013, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p32-35, 3p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article focuses on the stopping power of weapons used by the officials of the U.S. law enforcement services. It mentions that the choice of ammunition by the law enforcement officials depends upon several factors such as the performance of weapons in the ballistic tests and the marketing campaign by the ammunition companies. It also includes several photographs of the suspects injured during encounters with law enforcement officials to highlight the stopping power of police ammunition.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08938989
Volume :
37
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Police
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
85221092