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FIREARMS TACTICS www.officer.com November 2014 Law Enforcement Technology 33 Spartan Training Resources does not utilize any specific training drills with a laser. They do, how- ever, spend some time assessing the needs of the student. Marrs explains that he's not a fan of lasers mounted on the gun. When used, marksmanship skills have a tendency to fall away and students become reliant on the laser. I am a big fan of lasers myself, especially Crimson Trace. These products definitely have their place in law enforcement, specifically at times when the officer would be less likely to acquire a solid sight alignment. I'm very partial to using them behind a ballistic shield. I picked the brains of Vince Bizzini, owner and lead instructor of Valley Defense Consulting. I have known SAFE FOR YOU, NOT FOR THEIR STASH PERFECT VISION ® V20 VIDEOSCOPE CAMPBELL/HARRIS SECURITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY cseco.com | info@cseco.com | 510.864.8010 The Perfect Vision ® V20 Videoscope is the latest technology from CSECO, the makers of the Buster K910B and the CT-30 Detection Kit. It's also the ONLY scope certifed SAFE for use in fuel tanks. Buster K9108 CT-40 Detection Kit Contact CSECO today to learn more about the FIBERSCOPE TRADE-IN PROGRAM and the new CT-40 Contraband Team Kit • Large color LCD display – 3.5x zoom - 10x resolution of fberscope • Push-button photo/video capture – NO attachments • Video chip imaging - NO fberoptic cables to break • Built-in LED light & 6 hour rechargeable battery • CERTIFIED SAFE by UL COMPANY READER SERVICE NUMBER Crimson Trace ..................................................... 47 Laser Ammo ........................................................ 48 LaserLyte ........................................................... 49 Laser Shot .................................................................. 50 Meggitt Training Systems ........................................ 51 Next Level Training ................................................... 52 Spartan Training Resources ................................... 53 Trigger Tyme ........................................................ 54 For more information on these companies, circle the corresponding number on the Reader Service Card. M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N Consulting often trains with SIRT pistols as well to teach trigger management. Using the laser can never replace using real bullets. It can, however, augment the depart- ment's goals and diagnose training issues. ■ Circle 55 on Reader Service Card Lindsey Bertomen is a retired police officer and retired military small arms trainer. He teaches criminal justice at Hartnell College in Salinas, California. He welcomes comments at lbertomen@letonline.com. Bizzini for years, he was a rangemas- ter/instructor back when I started my career as a deputy sheriff. He told me that some of his stu- dents use lasers but he does not train students to use them because "the red dot is attached to a battery." Explaining the advantages and disadvantages to his students, Bizzini says a laser allows the shooter to reference the relative position of the muzzle if they can't get to their sights. He adds, though, that the biggest downfall is the fact that students who spend $200 to $300 for the products should simply buy ammo and shoot the gun. A laser, he says, will also give away the location of the gun. This is definitely a consideration in law enforcement. That said, Valley Defense