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Flying is probably the safest form of transportation available.
After the events of September 11, however, commercial airlines took
a heavy hit financially because so many people are now scared to
fly. Although life itself is a gamble, and each of us take certain
risks just by getting out of bed each day, the sky is once more
one of the safest places to be. This is due in no small part to
the dedicated men and women of the Federal Air Marshals. This month
one of our feature articles examines the history and training of
the United States Federal Air Marshal program.
In this issue are evaluations on half a dozen firearms. From .50
caliber rifles to .32 ACP pistols, you are sure to find something
of interest that fits into your favorite type of activity. Starting
with the Big Boys is an article on Barrett’s Model 99 .50 caliber
rifles. These rifles produced three-shot, seven-inch groups for
the author—at 1,000 yards! Towards the smaller end of the scale
we evaluate the .32 and .380 ACP Guardian pistols manufactured by
North American Arms. In the middle are two semiautomatic rifles
and two .40 caliber semi-auto handguns, including Springfield Armory’s
XD pistol. As always you can count on us telling you what we liked—and
what we didn’t—in our evaluations.
Also in store for readers of the May issue, is a review of the
2001 IDPA National Championships, an article on shoulder arms for
VIP protection teams, and much more with a total of 1`3 feature
articles complementing our regular columns and departments.
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| The Briefing Room: |
| Cheap Insurance To Keep Your Rights |
| Denny Hansen |
| Street Smarts: |
| Teach Them Well |
| Brent Wheat |
| Enemy At The Gate: |
| Military Courts, Torture Warrants—In
America? |
| Richard W.
Stevens |
| Training & Tactics: |
| It could only happen to me |
| Louis Awerbuck |
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| Mail Room: |
| Letters from our Readers |
| Staff |
| Lawful Carry: |
| G-Code Holsters |
| Flint Hansen |
| The Skunk Works: |
| AMTC Night Storm Night Vision Monocular |
| Eugene Nielsen |
| Long Guns: |
| FN's Police Shotgun |
| Leroy Thompson |
| Off Beat: |
| The Springfield M6 Scout |
| Denny Hansen |
| Late Arrivals: |
| New Products
and Accessories |
| Staff |
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DSA’S
FAL SHORTY
For situations were an extremely short and handy .308 is needed, this FAL with
an 11-inch barrel may be just what the doctor ordered. |
| David M. Fortier |
Federal
Air Marshals: Protecting The Not-So-Friendly Skies
Once known as Sky Marshals, a lot has changed for the cops whose beat
is in the air. This article examines the agency from its early beginnings
and brings the reader up to date on what’s happening since September
11. |
| Mike Mulligan |
Barrett’s
Model 99 .50 Caliber Rifles: Thousand Yard Accuracy
In this article the author evaluates the Barrett Model 99 and the
new Lightweight Tactical version of this .50 caliber rifle. Both proved
to be very accurate, shooting minute-of-angle or less. |
| Steve Malloy |
2001
IDPA National Championships
Formed more than five years ago to provide a competitive venue for
shooters interested in self-defense, the ranks of the International
Defensive Pistol Association have grown rapidly. This article examines
the 2001 IDPA National Championship, taking a close look at the stages
fired during the match. |
| Tom Givens |
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North
American Arms .32 and .380 ACP Guardian Pistol
Despised for years for the anemic cartridges they fire, .32 and .380
pistols are once again becoming popular due to their small size and
the ease with which they are carried. Walt Rauch evaluates two these
“mouse guns” and lets you know what he likes—and dislikes
about them. |
| Walt Rauch |
Springfield
Armory’s XD Pistol
When the superb Glock pistols with their polymer frames were first
introduced into the United States most shooters viewed them skeptically,
wondering if a “plastic” had what it takes for a fighting
handgun. Two decades later it’s hard to find a manufacturer who
doesn’t offer a polymer frame gun in their catalog. One of the
newest, and arguably one of the best, is Springfield Armory’s
XD. Find out why. |
| Rob Pincus |
Shoulder
Arms For VIP Protection Teams
While the handgun is the basic weapon for those working in close protection
details, there are times when greater range and more firepower is
needed. Leroy Thompson lists his top picks for long guns for bodyguards.
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| Leroy Thompson |
Defensive
Knife Techniques: Get A Grip!
To be used to fullest of its capability a knife, like any other weapon,
can be enhanced with certain techniques. In this article, the author
discusses different grips and methods which can make man’s oldest
weapon more effective. |
| R.K. Campbell |
IAI’s
M888 Carbine: A Piece Of History Revived
One of the most cussed and discussed weapons of modern times is the
U.S. Carbine, Caliber .30, M1—commonly referred to simply as
the M1 Carbine. This article evaluates the new M888 manufactured by
Israel Arms International, and found it to be a faithful reproduction
of the original. |
| Denny Hansen |
Conducting
Purposeful Training
Training is more than going to the range and firing a box of cartridges
at a one-dimensional, paper target. To be beneficial, training environments
must replicate real-life situation, and towards that goal instructors
must develop programs that will obtain quality results. |
| Wes Doss |
Browning’s
Big Bore Winchester
Chambered for such cartridges as the .40-82, .45-70 and even the .50-110
Express, the Browning-designed Model 1886 Winchester was a remarkably
strong rifle. Author Clint Smith says, “If I could only own one
Winchester, my choice would be the Model of 1886.” |
| Wes Doss |
Kahr
Arms P40: Powerful, Concealable
The Kahr Arms P40 is a light weight, polymer framed pistol which uses
the powerful .40 S&W cartridge. If you want a big bore, concealable
handgun are not recoil sensitive, this may be the gun for you. |
| Mike Detty |
The
Long Range Response: Technology That Aids Precision Shooting
Although most police rifle shots take place at close range, the marksman
must be prepared to take long range shots when the circumstances dictate.
The Nikon Laser 800 rangefinder accurately measures distances from
18 to 899 yards, eliminating any guesswork about range estimation.
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| Ken Vogel |
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