Abstract: A method for facilitating firearms training is provided. The method comprises using a client computer system to access via the Internet a retrieval system on a host computer system. The retrieval system is adapted to retrieve a firearms training simulation stored in a computer database upon receiving a signal. The firearms training simulation is adapted to train a trainee in using a firearm. The method further comprises inputting the signal in a manner such that the retrieval system retrieves the firearms training simulation from the database and transfers it to the client computer system in a manner sufficient for the firearms trainee to train with the firearm.

Abstract: A method for facilitating firearms training is provided. The method comprises using a client computer system to access via the Internet a retrieval system on a host computer system. The retrieval system is adapted to retrieve a firearms training simulation stored in a computer database upon receiving a signal. The firearms training simulation is adapted to train a trainee in using a firearm. The method further comprises inputting the signal in a manner such that the retrieval system retrieves the firearms training simulation from the database and transfers it to the client computer system in a manner sufficient for the firearms trainee to train with the firearm.

Abstract: A telescoping baton having a handle section, a middle section which fits within the handle section, and an end section which fits within the middle section. The middle and end sections can be extended out of or collapsed into the handle section. The handle and middle sections are formed from an injection molded plastic. The end section is constructed of an injection molded skin about a metal core or can be a metal end. A wire clip, or other fastener, located in the end cap on the handle section, engages a bore or back end of the end section when the baton is collapsed thereby releasably holding the baton in a collapsed state. Alternatively, there can be a magnet in the handle section that engages the metal in the end section. All three sections of the baton are injection molded in the same mold at the same time.

Abstract: A telescoping baton having a handle section, a middle section which collapses into the handle section or extends out of the handle section, and an end section which can collapse into the middle section or extend down the middle section. The handle and middle sections are formed from a composite material of continuous filament wound fibers, both glass and Kevlar.RTM. in a matrix of epoxy resin. The end section is formed from a continuous filament wound fiber, both glass and kevlar, around a steel core. Tapered bores within the handle and middle sections engaged raised collars machined onto the middle and end sections respectively to lock the device in an extended position. A wire clip in the end cap of the handle section engages a bore in the end section when the device is collapsed to releasably hold the baton and the collapsed state.

Abstract: A telescoping baton having a handle section, a middle section which can collapse into the handle section or extend out of the handle section, and an end section which can collapse into the middle section or extend out of the middle section. The handle, middle, and end sections are formed from composite material selected from the group containing nylon, polycarbonate and kevlar. Swaged bores within the handle and middle sections engage raised collars on the middle and end sections respectively to lock the device in the extended position. A metal rod in the end section provides weight and rigidity. A magnet in the end cap of the handle section engages the metal rod when the device is collapsed to releasably hold the baton in the collapsed state.

Abstract: A safety containment shield for use by the authorities to protect the officer during usage, and to minimize damage to the person confronted. The shield is a composite of laminar material, including a sheet of rigid polymer, having foam cushioning layers provided on both its front and back surfaces. An outer covering of canvas or vinyl is provided, and hand gripping means, in the form of arm straps, are furnished upon the backside, to facilitate the grasp by the user, particularly during participation in a conflict.