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IIn this issue is an article on the superb Team Tactics course taught at Thunder
Ranch, two handgun evaluations, two rifle evaluations-including the new $7,000-plus
DSR-No 1 Police Rifle-a review of the fixed blade CQB Mark V ATAC fighting knife,
an article on how to deploy knives for self-defense, and much more.
With the realization that firearms are not the answer to everything, The Primary
Weapon: Combat Mindset and Responsibility and Kids are "must" reads.
To paraphrase the slogan of a tabloid, "Tactical minds want to know."
If you are interested in tactics and how they apply to your needs, you won't
want to miss our Up Close And Personal, Street Smarts and Training & Tactics
columns.
On the political front, Richard W. Stevens takes a look at peace officers vs.
the Police State. In Enemy At The Gate, Stevens examines whether or not the "war
on terrorism" is blunting people's ability to see the potential harm in
giving more power to the Federal government.
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| The Briefing Room: |
| Beware Of Summer Complacency |
| Denny Hansen |
| Street Smarts: |
| A Face In The Crowd |
| Brent Wheat |
| Up Close And Personal: |
| The Gray Area |
| Jeff Gonzales |
| Enemy At The Gate: |
| Peace Officers vs. The Police State |
| Richard W. Stevens |
| Training & Tactics: |
| Walk Towards The Light |
| Louis Awerbuck |
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| Mail Room: |
| Letters from our Readers |
| Staff |
| The Gear Locker: |
| New Products and Accessories |
| Staff |
| Lawful Carry: |
| Deep Cover Options |
| Flint Hansen |
| The Skunk Works: |
| ICE Light Personal Safety Lightbar |
| Eugene Nielsen |
| Long Guns: |
| Butler Creek's Folding Shotgun Stock |
| Leroy Thompson |
| Off Beat: |
| The Hennessy Hammock |
| Brent Wheat |
| Late Arrivals: |
| New Products and Accessories
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The Para
Companion: Small Size, Major Performance
The author was very impressed with the performance and handling characteristics
of this "Officer's-size" handgun. In fact, he ended up buying two! Find
out why. |
| Denny Hansen |
The Mouse
Gun That Roared: North American Arms .32
The new .32 NAA caliber turns the "mouse gun" into a "rat gun",
helping get the .32 pocket pistol up off its knees. But is its bark worse than
its bite? |
| George Hill |
The DSR-No.
1 Police Rifle: A Picture Of Modern Design
So how does Clint Smith test a rifle that costs close to $8,000? He drags it across
range decks and puts it through its paces in a myriad of shooting situations,
that's how! The rifle shot well, but the author found a few things he would like
to see changed on the rifle. |
| Clint Smith |
CQD Mark
V ATAC: Fixed-Blade Fighter From Master Of Defense
For those who take their fighting knives seriously, this is one serious piece
of steel. The author gives a full report on this futuristic appearing, yet fully
functional fixed-blade fighting knife. |
| Eugene Nielsen |
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Thunder
Ranch Team Tactics: Shoot, Move, Communicate
S.W.A.T.'s editor and publisher team up at Thunder Ranch for Team Tactics. An
excellent course for people who spend a lot of time together and may have to protect
each other, this class packs more into three days than the author would have thought
possible. |
| by Denny Hansen |
Springfields's
M25 White Feather
Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Hathcock II is no longer with us, but his memory and legacy
lives on in this new offering from Springfield Armory which bears his name. |
| Paul G Markel |
Leupold's
Mark 4 CQ/T: An Innovative Tactical Scope
The author put this new scope through its paces using three different AR-15-type
weapons including a sub-gun, a match rifle and a standard carbine. His conclusion
is that it is "the most innovative optic of its kind." |
| Steve Malloy |
Responsibility
And Kids
With ownership of a firearm comes an awesome responsibility to those who may come
in contact with them. Most notably, this means children. But, responsibility to
our children goes far beyond ensuring they can handle a firearm safely-it entails
raising them so that when they grow up they are responsible enough to pass along
good principles and morals to their children. |
| Ashley C. Emerson |
Getting
The Most From Your Handgun Leather
O.K, you've finally decided to take the plunge and get a quality lather holster
from one of the premier makers in the industry. Do you know how to properly care
for it? With a little TLC, a good leather holster may outlive you. |
| Eugene Nielsen |
Cold Case
Squad
An elephant never forgets. Neither does the Bernalillo County, New Mexico Sheriff's
Office as retired homicide experts take up the trail of killer who think they
have escaped punishment. Be forewarned, some pictures in this article are graphic!
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| Tony Lesce |
Be Quick
Or Be Cut: Getting The Folder Into Action
Many feel that the ideal backup weapon for the handgun is a good "tactical"
folding knife. This article gives a few tips on how to get one into action quickly.
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| R.K. Campbell |
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