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Just take a look at the February cover and you’ll know this is going to be a hot issue of S.W.A.T. We’ve got some unusual training articles, high-end firearms evaluations, another tactical treatise by Pat Rogers, an important piece about a revolutionary new program sweeping the country, and the (temporary) return of one of our most controversial authors. The February line up:
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The Briefing Room:
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Massacre at the Mall
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by Denny Hansen
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Frontline Debriefs:
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Role of the Long Rifle
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by Scott Reitz
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Against All Odds:
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Travel Survival
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by Jeff Randall
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Enemy At The Gate:
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Vocal Minorities
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by Claire Wolfe
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Street Smarts:
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Car Fighting
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by Brent T. Wheat
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Training & Tactics:
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The Trigger Fairy
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by Louis Awerbuck
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| Mail Room: |
| Letters from our Readers |
| Staff |
| Lawful Carry: |
| Andy Langlois Custom Rifleleather |
| Flint Hansen |
| Long Guns: |
| Tikka T3 Tactical Rifle |
| Leroy Thompson |
| Offbeat: |
| SureFire X-300 Tactical Light |
| Paul Hantke |
| The Cutting Edge: |
| Spyderco’s Byrd Multi-Tools |
| Leroy Thompson |
| Gear Locker: |
| New Products and Accessories |
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SIG SAUER’S P226R PISTOL
Latest from the Swiss Wagon Factory
In 1987, SIGARMS imported the P226 handgun in 9mm. The P226 was originally designed as an entrant in the military trials for replacement of the 1911. Although SIG did not win that contract, the P226 became the choice of carry by some well-known names such as Navy SEALs, British SAS, Texas Rangers, and the State Police/Highway Patrol agencies of 18 states. The P226 is now offered in eight different models chambered for 9mm, .357 SIG, and .40 S&W. The subject of this article is the newest SIG SAUER family member—the P226R chambered for the .357 SIG round.
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by Steve Malloy
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.38 SPECIAL "SNUBBY"
Still Viable?
Why carry a two-inch .38? Here is a laundry list of “whys,” not meant to be all-inclusive: time-tested, reliable, concealable, powerful for its size, a plethora of available grips and holsters, easy to find, reasonably inexpensive and effective ammunition. The negatives of the two-inch .38 are short sight radius, limited rounds and heavy recoil with certain gun models and certain loads. The author looks at the pros and cons in detail and discusses what people are really carrying.
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by Sheppard W. Kelly
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SURGEON RIFLE
Pricey, But Close to Perfect
The incredible Surgeon Scalpel .308 tactical rifle is a high-end semi-custom sniper rifle that immediately conjures up comparisons to Rolls Royce, Armani and Chanel. Using some of the best component parts available and built around what is arguably one of the premier tactical rifle actions in the world, the Scalpel has few peers among factory-built sniper rifles. But just how close to perfect is it? Read our exhaustive T&E.
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by Brent T. Wheat
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TRIDENT CONCEPTS COMBATIVE CARBINE COURSE
Are You Up to the Challenge?
Jeff Gonzales doesn’t hide the fact that his classes are rigorous and physically demanding, no surprise considering he’s a former Navy SEAL and SEAL Instructor? Gonzales’ goal in his training courses is to bring several key aspects from the Teams: intensity, realism and focus. Gonzales believes in maximum training value, with high repetitions and minimal downtime, making his courses physically challenging. He sees his job as moving people outside their comfort zone and keeping them there to force them to learn. The author signed on for the Combative Carbine Course. Was he up to the challenge?
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by Ed Lawrence
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CROSS-TRAINING
Trainers Instruct Other Trainers
Valhalla Training Center recently hosted LMS Defense for four days of training. The idea was for the two schools to teach their curriculums and see what they could learn from each other and incorporate into their own courses. Intrigued by the idea of two schools sharing Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs), the author attended with the dual intentions of learning and reporting on this experience to S.W.A.T. readers.
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by Denny Hansen
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OFFSET
Understanding the Close-Range Solution and the 200-Yard Zero
What is offset, and why is it important? Offset is the difference between the Line of Bore (LOB) and the Line of Sight (LOS). For the M16 family, and dependent on the sighting system used, it is 2.6 inches. Offset is a factor only at close range. While the eye can be considered analogous to a laser beam, the projectile launched from your carbine is not a beam rider. The nanosecond that the bullet leaves the barrel, it is subject to gravity and friction. The bullet will immediately drop off of the line of sight, describing a downward arc. Therefore, in order to strike a target at distance, the barrel must be elevated to compensate for this. This is done by manipulating the sights.
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by Patrick A. Rogers
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AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES ATN NVM-14-3A NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR
American Technologies (ATN) produces one of the most diversified line-ups of night vision (NV) devices in the industry. ATN offers many other optical devices besides NV, such as scopes, binoculars, reflex sights, laser range finders, thermal viewers and other specialized optics. The ATN NVM-14-3A is a general-use monocular that can be adapted to fit various roles, including a weapon sight, and can be attached to headgear for hands-free observation or merely secured around the neck with a lanyard for use when held to the eye.
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by Todd Burgreen
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KIMBER LIFEACT JPX JET PROTECTOR
High Performance OC Launcher
Kimber recently introduced two revolutionary new “non-lethal” self-defense tools—this month we look at the JPX™ Jet Protector. Kimber LifeAct products are the most powerful and technologically advanced projection systems for liquid irritant agents. The JPX Jet Protector is designed to take OC (oleoresin capsicum) delivery to a new level. It’s designed to handle and function much like a standard duty pistol. This makes the system intuitive and easy to use. As it doesn’t require the development of new motor skills, training time is lessened. The operator aims and fires the weapon using the same muscle memory and motions that have been instilled through primary handgun training.
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by Eugene Nielsen
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GIRL POWER!
Tactical Carbine Training
The author takes her pink Cavalry Arms AR-15 and hits the road headed for an EAG Tactical Operators Course. She shares her perspective on the course, what women can learn from it, why they should know how to use an AR-15 in the first place, and why EAG is in the top tier of tactical instructors. Required reading for all S.W.A.T. readers, male and female.
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by Ashleigh Clark
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WHY BOTHER?
Bring Your Brain When You Train
Why do you bother carrying a pistol? Why do you burden yourself with a couple of pounds of steel that limits your range of motion and defines what you can and can’t wear? Probably because you take the possibility of needing it seriously. Do you take training with that weapon seriously? Training and ability are related, but are not synonymous. The author considers some factors pertaining to training and mindset.
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by Robert Blicharski
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THE APPLESEED PROJECT
Turning America Back Into a Nation of Riflemen
America was once a nation of riflemen, which meant much more than just being men with rifles. A rifleman is more than a skilled marksman. He is also ready and willing to use his rifle for its intended purpose—to defend life and liberty against all enemies, foreign and domestic. The Appleseed Project is a nationwide grassroots program of volunteer instructors from the Revolutionary War Veterans Association, with the bold goal of doing just that—transforming America back into a nation of riflemen, one group of Americans at a time, by conducting two-day rifle clinics across the country.
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by Stewart Rhodes
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