{"product_id":"the-tactical-rifle-the-precision-tool-for-urban-police-operations","title":"The Tactical Rifle: The Precision Tool for Urban Police Operations","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a highly publicized February 1997 shootout  two rifle-wielding thugs managed to outgun LAPD officers armed only with handguns after a botched North Hollywood bank robbery. It was not until responding SWAT officers armed with rifles arrived on the scene that the suspects were finally neutralized  but not without police casualties. Though not the first incidence of police officers being outmatched by criminals superior firepower  this one was pivotal in bringing about a serious re-examination of the use of the rifle for urban law enforcement. In this book  Gabriel Suarez  founder and senior tactical instructor of his departments Tactical Rifle Team  exposes the myths that have long kept the rifle from being considered for use in urban policing. In addition  he details the many advantages the rifle affords the inner city police officer or SWAT operator in a wide range of deployment situations and presents innovative techniques that are replacing the \"traditional\" ones among agencies that have adopted the rifle. As we progress into the 21st century  the rifle is likely to become an increasingly integral part of the police officers tool bag. This book will serve as a valuable guide to police tactical riflemen  making their jobs easier and safer as they make the criminals job more difficult and hazardous.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964163387445,"sku":"ByrdShop_1581600496","price":226.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781581600490.jpg?v=1770451530","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-tactical-rifle-the-precision-tool-for-urban-police-operations","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}