Texas celebrates the legacy of our fallen Peace Officers. Officers from many jurisdictions, as well as, federal agencies attended the candlelight vigil at the Texas Peace Officer Memorial Monument in Austin, Texas.  

 The memorial monument is located in the premises of the Texas State Capitol Building. The names of all the fallen Texas peace officers are engraved on granite obelisk on a base with a Texas Lone Star.   

The names of the fallen dates back to 1823, when our founder, Stephen F. Austin, commission what is now known as the "Texas Rangers."   

The memorial was erected in 1999 with contributions by the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and the Texas State Preservation Board.   

The memorial is not only remembering the fallen officers. The monument also reflects the strength and honor of the families of the fallen officers.  

Unfortunately, more names are added each year to the walls. We all hope the deaths of law enforcement falls to zero. However, for now, we are going to keep adding those names to the walls. The names help us remember how life could be short and to embrace and defend it every single second.  

"Rest In Peace Brothers, We Got It From Here"   

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What Are Red Flag Gun Laws?

"Extreme Risk Protection Order" (ERPO), also known as Red Flag Gun Laws, is a legislative statue which helps law enforcement strip anyone with a mental illness from possessing firearms while undergoing evaluation. The police officer will have to apply for a warrant with a judge. After the judge finds credible and substantial facts the person is a danger to themselves and others, officers might seize the person's firearms for some time. 

Is this really a violation of the person's right to due process? 

Well, the answer is complicated... Learn More about it here or if you prefer to read about it Click Here

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Last year, my old sergeant told me I should get an AR-15 Conversion Kit. He gave me good pointers about the pros and cons of making this purchase.  The holidays, vacation, and other expenses delayed me from purchasing the conversion kit. But first, what is a conversion kit. 

The Conversion Kit

As you know, AR-15 is a very customizable weapon. You can add a scope, red dot, change the trigger to make it more sensitive, add side rails to mount flashlights, lasers, and other tools to the weapon. You can also convert your AR-15 from 5.56/.223 to .22LR by changing the bolt carrier. 

The Bolt Carrier

The first thing I did was research, research, and more research. I didn't want to pay a high price for the bolt carrier because it would cancel the savings (I'll explain later). So I Google different sites, read reviews and AR-15 online forums. Finally, I found one - the CMMG .22LR Conversion Kit. 

The Company

CMMG, Inc is an American based company established in 2002 by four partners who had a vision of making affordable AR-15s. The company emphasizes they are committed to serving the public based on Christian Values and Morals. The parts and workmanship are 100% American Made. Their customer service goes beyond promises, and they guarantee their product against defects in material or workmanship for the life of the product! 

Final Thoughts

Why do you need a conversion kit? My personal belief is:

#1. It saves you money on ammo. 1000 rounds box of 5.56 runs between $300-400. If you are going to be shooting often (as you should!), these amounts will add up!

#2. Learn the basics, plus extra. Not only accurate shooting, sight alignment, breathing, trigger control, etc. Also, tactical training like shooting around vehicles, barricades or other objects. Moving and shooting, immediate action drills and weapon transitioning. 

#3. Training. By saving more money, I can buy more ammo to train on what I feel I need to improve and you could too! 

#4. Is fun to shoot... say no more! 

I hope this information I provided helps you get more training hours and hopefully save your life one day. My goal is to educate law enforcement officers about other options out there. Always think outside the box. 

Sgt. Solis

"Don't be an Ass, Be an Asset!" 

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