Blog posts of '2025' 'October'

Duty pistols are changing. As agencies add pistol-mounted optics (PMOs) to patrol and special-unit pistols, training and qualification must evolve with them. Below is a practical, agency-ready approach that pairs policy, a simple training progression, and a cost model to help stretch training dollars without sacrificing realism or safety.

A new Police1 report, “Training to Survive,” sheds light on what many officers already know — training hours are limited, standards are inconsistent and preparation often falls short of what the job demands. The findings paint a clear picture: modern law enforcement needs more hands-on, ongoing and scenario-based training that mirrors the realities officers face every day.