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At S.W.A.T., "good enough" isn't.
This year, we recruited the best and brightest minds to write on the subjects
of tactics and weaponcraft. Not a single name on our distinguished list of
contributors
is a professional author-not one. All are dedicated professionals in the fields
of training and law enforcement. The fact that they can convey their thoughts
on paper as well as they can verbally on a firing line is of secondary
importance to what they have to say.
While most magazines are scaling back and decreasing the size of their
publications, S.W.A.T. continues to raise the bar with new
one hundred page issues. We believe that when someone lays down their hard-earned
money, they deserve the best possible value.
That's what we intend
to deliver with each and every issue. Comparing S.W.A.T. to the competition
is like comparing veal to a week-old pizza crust.
Our March issue contains many new firearm evaluations and completes the series
of ESI training program reviews.
As always, we point out both
good
and bad
features
in
in-depth
articles. If
you're
tired
of a "good enough" attitude, you're ready for S.W.A.T.
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| The Briefing Room: |
| QuikClot Update... |
| Denny Hansen |
| Up Close And Personal: |
| The Willingness To Act |
| Jeff Gonzales |
| Street Smarts: |
| We're All Crazy Now
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| Brent Wheat |
| Enemy At The Gate: |
| Job Satisfaction, Or Just Following
Orders? |
| Richard W.
Stevens |
| Training & Tactics: |
| It's Only A Gunfight! |
| Louis Awerbuck |
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| Mail Room: |
| Letters from our Readers |
| Staff |
| Lawful Carry: |
| Weapon Retention |
| Flint Hansen |
| Long Guns: |
| AR-15/M16 Enhancements |
| Leroy Thompson |
| The Skunk Works: |
| Insight Pattern Generator For The M6
TLI |
| Eugene Nielsen |
| Off Beat: |
| ICB/Olympic Arms Select-Fire M4 Airsoft
Trainer |
| Denny Hansen |
| The Gear Locker: |
| New Products and Accessories |
| Staff |
| Training Calendar: |
| Get The Scoop on Upcoming Training
Events |
| Staff |
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Previous
tables of contents and featured articles can be found in
the Archives ...
check
it out >>>
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Charter 2000 Off Duty: Lightweight Revolver for Off Duty Or Backup
Improvements make this light, easy to carry handgun a contender for
those who prefer revolvers. |
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R. K. Campbell |
Exclusive! DEA Gets A New Rifle!
After extensive testing, Rock River Arms has been awarded the contract
to produce AR-15-type carbines for the DEA and FBI. The author
obtained one of the actual rifles for testing. Find out if he agrees
with the choice. |
| by
Denny Hansen |
Beauty And The Beast
What is a young girl to do on her summer vacation from college? The
author decided the best way to spend the time was to take an advanced
carbine class at Gunsite with her dad! |
| by
Liz Dreeland |
Win A Five-Day Class At Gunsite!
This month's sweepstakes offers the chance for one lucky winner to receive a five-day Urban Rifle Course and 1,500 rounds of Black Hills .223 ammo. The package is valued at over $1,300.00!
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Heckler and Koch’s New G36 Commando And Carbine:
S.W.A.T. readers were first introduced to H&K’s G36 rifle
in the January 2001 issue. This article evaluates the new Carbine
and Commando versions of the robust weapon system. |
| by
Steve Malloy |
2003 Indiana SWAT Challenge
What does a SWAT cop do for fun when he’s off duty? How about
competing in a grueling several day long event that pushes him to
his limits both physically and mentally? |
| by
Ken Campbell |
Gemtech’s Talon
S-D: Sound Suppressed
M16 Carbine
This is not your usual "silencer"
article. From history and design to application and specifics;
from noise abatement to ammunition and options, this in-depth exploration
tells how and why the superb suppressors for Gemtech work "as
advertised."
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Steve Baughman |
Remington’s Competition Master: An Improvement On The 1100?
With nine different commercial 00 buck loads and eight different
slug loads, the author put the new Competition Master through its
paces. Find out whether he believes it is a worthwhile design or
simply the beneficiary of good marketing. |
| by
Steve Malloy |
Have You Got What It Takes? ESI’S Advanced Residency Protection
Training
In the final installment on the series Executive Security International’s
protective course, the author spends two intense weeks at ESI’s
headquarters in Rifle, Colorado. |
| by
Rob Pincus |
Knife Attack! Rethinking The 21-Foot Rule
For years twenty-one feet has been accepted as the minimum safe
distance when confronted by someone with a knife, but is that really
far enough?
This article examines other steps you can take to ensure your safety. |
| by
Scott Reitz |
Dragon’s Breath: The Tactical Employment Of OC
From the basic benefits of OC (pepper spray) to its employment and
decontamination, the article addresses some of the tactical ways
it can be deployed. |
| by
Paul G. Markel |
Rifles Only! World-Class Sniper And Hunter Training Center
It has been said that by doing many things well, one excels at
nothing. If you want to learn how to shoot a rifle, this
article will be of interest to you. |
| by
Jacob Gottfredson |
Oregon Aero: Comfort And Protection For The Head
Helmets have been around for centuries, but none could honestly be
described as comfortable. That has all changed now, and a
real-world operator looks at one of the best. |
| by
Patrick A. Rogers |
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