Summary: Welcome to Tactical Paradise!!! I’m your host Greg Bakken. In this podcast we’ll talk about all things tactical from everyday carry, to the mindset of armed citizens, real life situations and scenarios and the gear that will help you survive. This is episode 50. "Brownells Police Store helps make this show possible. The Police Store has your tactical needs covered including Law Enforcement, Self Defense, and Security. Please visit www.tacticalparadise.com/police" Gear Guide: Sig Sauer P290 Greg, I really enjoy the show, keep up the good work! I have a Walther PPS and it is my EDC gun. I have carried it everyday for the last 2 years. It is chambered in .40 S&W though. I purchased it used from a shop that has an indoor range and they let me put a box of ammo through it before purchasing as long as I bought the ammo from them and payed a $10 range fee. I went with the .40 because I have a few full size pistols chambered in .40 and wanted to keep the same ammo. The magazine release was kind of a turn off at first, but I knew like anything else, practice makes perfect. I operate mine with my strong hand middle finger. This way my trigger finger is indexed down the frame as I manipulate a mag change. It took a little practice at first to get the hang of it and I performed a lot of dry fire mag changes to perfect the technique. The concealability of this gun is phenomenal. I carry it in a custom made hybrid IWB holster, basically a Crossbreed Supertuck knockoff. The gun is very slim and with the medium extended mag, the grip is still short. I can easily conceal it under a loose t shirt or untucked flannel. I am a big boy at 6'2" and a solid 235lb. The gun is small enough I can also carry it in a pocket holster in my cargo shorts or, during the winter, in the inside breast pocket of my work coat. I made a custom pocket holster for it. Overall, I love the gun. The ergonomics of it are great. It does have interchangeable back straps and the grip is somewhat rough for easy grip. I would recommend it to anyone but would remind them to keep in mind the mag release and it will take a little getting used to. Again, love the show and keep up the good work! Chris Hi Greg... Enjoying your podcasts! Thought I'd check in on your review of the PPS. I carry one as my EDC. I'd like to comment that the gun is AMAZING and when Walther says the gun is comfortable to wear all day, they aren't kidding. I LOVED how narrow this gun is. I went from a Glock 27 to the PPS 9mm, night and day difference in carrying between the two. You mentioned the magazine release... this is the ONLY aspect of the gun that I am NOT in love with. It's so un-natural for shooters to release the mag by reaching up to the trigger guard. I have to practice moving my thumb out to release the magazine. It does NOT come natural. BUT you also don't have accidental magazine releases by bumping the standard mag release button. You do not put your finger in the way of the trigger to press the magazine release. The motions would not come close to depressing the trigger. But overall.. that's the ONLY issue I'd have with the gun, it's amazing otherwise! Except for a variation or looking to carry a 1911, or when I need an even smaller pocket pistol, this is always my primary EDC. Keep up the good work on the podcast! Jammy Main Topic: So You Want To Get Into Law Enforcement Fast Times At Academy 1. Ride-a-Long Remember the officers name for your interview. They will ASK!!! 2. Get to know the city or county or state. They will want to know everything you know about the city. Chief of Police, Sheriff, Mayor, City Manager. How many Schools in the city, population, number of parks, city borders. 3. Do another Ride-a-Long 4. Keep checking local city websites for classes, workshops, volunteer opportunities. 5. Be Presentable Get in shape, buy a suit, hair cut, shave, shine your shoes, 6. Sit in with dispatch, tour the station. 7.
