AL TARMIYAH FIREFIGHT!: Lessons Learned The Hard Way
I am a Wounded Warrior. I served as a Marine Rifleman during the initial 2003 invasion of Iraq,…
Against All Odds: Improvised Survival Gear
In every corner of the world that I’ve explored, I’ve found garbage or junk of some sort. Even in places I was sure were considered “pristine wilderness,” there was trash. Finding junk worthy of survival is a practice all its own, but finding it is just the beginning. At the same time, common everyday items can often be turned into survival gear by using a little ingenuity.
DIY Sniper System: Precision Shooting for the Working Man
Have you priced a hand-built precision rifle lately? I am part owner of a small company that builds them, and I cannot yet afford one of my own. A tricked-out top-end minute-of-gnat’s-butt precision rifle costs as much as a family vacation to Australia. But for those willing to sacrifice maybe a quarter inch downrange, markedly cheaper options exist.
Briefing Room: Non-Peaceful Protests
Starting the day after Inauguration Day, we have seen what the popular media terms “peaceful protests.” And while many have in fact been peaceful, some would be better characterized as riots.
$300 Shootout: Testing Bargain Blasters
Poking around the Internet, a new shooter stands a high probability of coming away with one of two impressions. First that he or she is best off with a 1911, but only certain makes and models will do, and those only after sending it off for sundry modifications and reliability work.
Lightweight, Maneuverable, Ergonomic 9mm Carbine: Wilson Combat AR9G
The 5.56mm NATO caliber AR-15 holds sway for police patrol rifles, but 9mm shoulder-fired weapons occupy a place in many armories, typically as submachine guns. Carbines such as the Beretta CX4 are used by several state university police departments, while a few sheriff’s departments use the CZ EVO.
Good Guys Win: Second Amendment in Action
Bullets engineered to perform through a wide variety of barriers can make a difference.
Offbeat: SureFire M300 Mini Scout Light
Since its introduction in 1986 of the first weapon-mounted light (a novel concept at the time), SureFire® has continued to set the standards by which all weapon lights are judged. The SureFire Scout Light® needs no introduction. With many different models to choose from, there’s a Scout Light for nearly any mission requirement and individual preferences. Where size and weight are issues and performance cannot be compromised, the SureFire M300 Mini Scout Light® is an outstanding choice. The M300 Mini Scout Light is a powerful, lightweight weapon-mounted light that quickly and securely attaches to any MIL-STD 1913 (Picatinny) rail via its integral thumbscrew clamp or optional SureFire RM45 Offset Rail Mount.
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…