Newer on the scene is a hybrid approach, mixing elements of paintball, training, and replicas. We’ve just got our hands on a shiny new Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5. It looks and feels like the real centerfire deal — with one exception. It’s designed to shoot both people and targets — on purpose.
Training
Trident Firearms Academy Chooses T4E Markers for Training
Fort Smith, AR (February 23, 2022)—T4E, a brand of Umarex, is pleased to announce that Trident Firearms Academy of California uses T4E Training Guns from Umarex USA for its BEAST (Building Entry and Search Techniques) class. The list of agencies that put their trust in T4E training platforms is continuing to grow as responsible gun […]
Let’s Get Tactical… With Lights
Recently lots of centerfire shooters have been asking me where I get ammo. As a “noisy” shooter myself (mostly handguns) I don’t have any good answers. There’s none to be had. Or what is “available” (and I use that word with extreme sarcasm) costs more than Micronesia’s Gross National Product. The answer I do have, […]
T4E Now Shipping Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Training Pistol
FORT SMITH, AR (December 12, 2019) – Umarex USA has announced the Smith & Wesson® M&P® M2.0™ official T4E training pistol is now shipping. Launched under its Training 4 Engagement (T4E) brand, Umarex USA, Inc. is now offering the M&P M2.0, a .43 caliber law enforcement and security training pistol. It is officially licensed to replicate the form, […]
SIG SAUER Introduces the SIG AIR P365 BB Pistol
NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 17, 2019) – From the SIG AIR division, SIG SAUER is pleased to introduce the new P365 BB Pistol. Modeled after the award winning SIG SAUER P365 everyday, high capacity, micro-compact, concealed carry pistol, this CO2-powered, semi-automatic BB pistol features realistic blowback action and is an exceptional training tool for personal defense. […]
Umarex USA to Exhibit T4E Training Products at the NYTOA Tactical Training Conference
FORT SMITH, Ark. (April 8, 2019) – Umarex USA is honored to announce that T4E® will showcase its innovative line of training products at the NYTOA Tactical Training Conference and Expo, April 16th-19th, in Verona, New York. T4E will be in booth #212. T4E (Training for Engagement) products are significantly lower in cost to operate than […]
Umarex USA to Exhibit T4E Training Products at ILEETA Conference
FORT SMITH, Ark. (March 12, 2019) – Umarex USA is proud to announce that it will showcase its innovative line of T4E training products at the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) Conference, March 18-23 in St. Louis, Missouri. T4E will be in booth #250. T4E (Training for Engagement) builds reality based training […]
SIG SAUER Introduces the SIG AIR ProForce Airsoft Line for Professional Training
Newington, N.H. (January 17, 2019) – SIG SAUER is pleased to introduce the new, high-end SIG AIR ProForce airsoft line for professional training. SIG AIR ProForce products are designed as replicas of their centerfire counterparts in look, balance and handling characteristics and engineered to SIG standards for precision, accuracy, and reliability. Initial SIG AIR ProForce […]
U.S. Coast Guard to Acquire SIG AIR Pro Force P229 Airsoft Pistol for Training
Newington, N.H. (November 2, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the United States Coast Guard will acquire the SIG AIR Pro Force P229 airsoft pistol to be used for training with their Cadets and Guardsmen. The SIG AIR Pro Force line of products from SIG SAUER includes high-end airsoft pistols designed to be […]
Sig Sauer P320 ASP Air Pistol: Training or Fun?
I happen to have a Sig Sauer P320 of the significantly louder variety. It’s louder because it’s chambered in .357 Sig. If you’re not familiar with that caliber, think of a 9mm juiced up on steroids and Red Bull. I love the ergonomics of the pistol, primarily the rounded grip profile compared to the Glock […]