More Carbine Tips: Hold It, Mark It, Tighten It, Lube It
As time marches inexorably on, we see more and more of the same problems cropping up in class.…
The Cutting Edge: Strider’s DB Concealable Crowbar With An Edge
From time to time, circumstances arise that result in a solid piece of gear being developed. In the…
She Carries Concealed: But It Ain’t Easy…
If a gun and concealment holster cause pain and discomfort, most SWAT readers simply buy a new holster.…
Training and Tactics: The Myth of Muscle Memory
There are a lot of hackneyed phrases floating around out there these days. One of them is, if…
SWAT Training Goals: Planning and Practice
Training must be continuous and ongoing. Instructors and students must be willing to learn new information without any…
Smith and Wesson Model 325 Thunder Ranch Revolver
Some 31 years have passed since several other Yavapai County, Arizona, deputies and I petitioned our sheriff to allow the troops to choose between the mandated .38/.357 revolvers or 1911-type pistols. The sheriff finally gave his blessing after meeting with Colonel Jeff Cooper at the American Pistol Institute (API—now Gunsite) and being shown the advantages of the 1911.