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secret any longer—S.W.A.T. is the finest firearms and tactics
related magazine on the market. Period.
And where do manufacturers want to advertise so serious shooters
will see their products? That’s correct, right here. Consequently
this issue rapidly filled up with advertising, but when numerous
ads began to encroach on editorial space, our Publisher banged the
gavel: “Add eight more pages for articles. Give our readers
what they want!” Although this represented substantial additional
overhead in printing costs, it was done without passing on additional
cost to our readers.
This year the 1911 pistol will be ninety-two years young. Thought
by some to be past its prime, it is still the first choice of Spec
Ops operators, and is even being adopted by some law enforcement
agencies as a “new” service pistol. A special report
in this issue goes behind the scenes of the Tacoma, Washington Police
Department in order to find out why this old war-horse was recently
issued to all sworn officers in that department. A special side-bar
includes a brief review of the Kimber Classic II 1911 pistol adopted
by the Los Angeles Police Department’s SWAT Team.
Need to learn how to use that new pistol in the most efficient way?
This issue also has an article the on International Tactical Training
Seminars firearm school, and much, much more. One look at this issue
will reveal why serious shooters read S.W.A.T.
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| The Briefing Room: |
| A True Warrior: Chris Dwiggins Remembered |
| Denny Hansen |
| Street Smarts: |
| Being Secure In Hotels And Motels |
| Brent Wheat |
| Up Close And Personal: |
| Multiple Threats |
| Jeff Gonzales |
| Enemy At The Gate: |
| Sharpshooting The Gun Registration Bugbear |
| Richard W.
Stevens |
| Training & Tactics: |
| No Battle Plan Ever Runs Perfectly |
| Louis Awerbuck |
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| Mail Room: |
| Letters from our Readers |
| Staff |
| The Gear Locker: |
| New Products and Accessories |
| Staff |
| Lawful Carry: |
| Fobus Universal Vehicle And Home Mount |
| Flint Hansen |
| The Skunk Works: |
| Leupold’s Vari-X III M1 Long Range
Illuminated Reticle |
| Eugene Nielsen |
| Long Guns: |
| Advantage Arms .22LR Conversion Kit |
| Leroy Thompson |
| Off Beat: |
| Charlie Porter Back-Pocket Knife |
| Steve Moses |
| Training Calendar: |
| Find out where and when what training
is occurring |
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Neil Morris On Sniping: Part
II
The conclusion of the interview with the legendary USMC Scout Sniper
and President of Precision Rifle International. If you are a, earnest
student of, or interested in the art of sniping, you won’t want
to miss this article. |
| by Eugene
Nielsen |
International Tactical Training
Seminars: A Serious Gunfighter’s School
International Tactical Training Seminars may be the best kept secret
in tactical firearms training available today. Led by Chief Instructor
Scott Reitz, ITTS offers training meant to keep you alive—not
just feel good. |
| by Darryl
Bolke |
Why The 1911 For Law Enforcement:
Tacoma PD Provides The Answers
It may be almost a century old, but the 1911 continues to be one of the most popular handguns available. Additionally, many people are finding out that in spite of the powerful cartridge it is chambered for is may be easier to shoot than newer model handguns. |
| by Eugene
Nielsen |
To Fight Is To Risk Death:
Training SEALs To Be Complete Warriors
The author takes a close look at
Duane Dieter’s Close Quarters Defense program taught to the
elite Navy SEALs, turning them into “Complete Warriors.” |
| by Bob Pilgrim |
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Self-Sufficient In The Field:
TFTT’s Combat Fieldcraft Course
This course involves patrolling,
learning land navigation skills, participating in tactical exercises
and even making a rope bridge with your teammates in order to cross
a deep ravine. This TFFT course is guaranteed to bring your skills
up to the next level. |
| by Joe Torre |
Armalite’s New AR-180B
Some people believe that the AR-180 was actually better, more reliable rifle than the AR-15. Opinions vary, but the new AR-180B is even better than the original, including a new polymer receiver to increase strength and reduce weight. |
| by Mike Detty |
Portugal's GOE: Spearhead In The Fight Against Terrorism
The elite GOE has led Portugal's fight against serious crimes and terrorism for almost two decades. This article examines the unit's command structure, its specialized training, weapons and ancillary equipment. |
| by Eitan Meyr |
What's New From Olympic Arms
Olympic Arms has been one of the leading manufacturers of AR-15-type rifles over twenty years. This article takes a look at two rifles and one handgun from this well-established firm. The article including taking them to the range to find out what works†and what doesn't†on the new firearms. |
| by Denny Hansen |
Airsoft Guns: Economical Force-On-Force Training
Whether it is a spring, gas, or battery-operated model, these "guns",
which fire 6mm BBs and cost just pennies to shoot, may be just the
ticket for your department's or club's force-on-force training. |
| by Karl Rehn |
Lanyards: Antiquated Or Essential?
In this article Pat Rogers takes the a hard look at lanyards attached
to weapons. Think it’s something relegated to past Cavalry charges?
The author’s findings may surprise you. |
| by Patrick
A. Rogers |
International Cartridge Corporation's
Frangible Shotgun Slug
A long-standing problem on training ranges, if steel targets are utilized,
is that shotguns must be fired from a distance. A new frangible slug
round, available from International Cartridge Corporation makes training
on steel safe as close as ten feet away. |
| by Louis Awerbuck |
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Arktis Field Clothing:
The Quality Of Endurance
Are you looking for a parka or patrol vest that can take the abuse
of working in the field or the street? The author was very impressed
with the entire Arktis line of clothing after wearing it during a
sniper course at Blackwater. |
| by Rob Pincus |
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Taser International's M26:
The Next Generation Of Moderate Level Force
S.W.A.T. Law Enforcement Consultant Rob Pincus “walks-the-walk”
in this article on the latest Taser less-lethal device. Not content
to earn his instructor “ticket” from Taser, Rob takes
a “hit” from the device to know how it really feels—and
the moment is captured on film for our readers. |
| by Rob Pincus |
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