Rifle Maintenance Tools
I’M a great fan of multi-tools. I probably own half a dozen different types. I always have one…
In the Police Museum
IT’S not uncommon for people of a certain era not to have appreciated that era when they were…
A Second Amendment President? We’ll See
AT the time of this writing, President Donald Trump has been in office less than a month—a situation…
Drones and Robots in Threat Environs
Panicked yet determined to elude pursuing law-enforcement officers, the armed-robbery suspect stumbles his way through thick brush in…
Versatile, Heavy-Hitting AR: CMMG MkW ANVIL .458 SOCOM
What comes to mind when someone mentions getting an AR-pattern rifle for personal defense, law enforcement, or even…
Budget Blasters: Quality ARs That Won’t Break the Bank
Like most S.W.A.T. writers, I read the letters to the editor every issue. I like to see what…
Lawful Carry: Simply Rugged Holsters
Back in December, I had the privilege of attending a class at Gunsite. The class was made up of 18 shooters and focused on revolver shooting with a little bit of lever guns. I feel right at home with revolvers and lever guns, and I jump on any opportunity I have to attend training to further my skills. I decided to take two seven-shot revolvers with me—a Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus and a snubnose Model 617 Taurus.
Glock 19M : FBI Issues New Pistol
Every few years, the FBI looks for a new pistol. I was initially trained with revolvers. When the field SWAT program was transferred to the Special Operations and Research Unit, we acquired the 9mm S&W 459 pistol, while field agents carried the S&W M13 revolver.
Jack of All Trades: SPARtool Multipurpose Survival Tool
Purpose-built or task-specific tools are just that: designed for a specific task and purpose. They usually work exceptionally well for that specific task, and marginally well, poorly or are downright dangerous when used outside of the design scope.
EOTech XPS2-300 Red Dot Sight for .300 BLK
The 300 AAC Blackout (300 BLK) has elicited considerable interest in the tactical community. Initially a wildcat cartridge…