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As we head into the fourth year of the new millennium we can expect to see many changes—some good, some bad.
The Good
On the training front, at least two large schools dedicated mainly to tactical training will be opening.
On the
Western side of the country Valhalla Shooting Club expects to open their doors in Colorado in early spring. On the Eastern front, Blackhawk will be commencing training at their facility in Virginia.
This issue features a preview of what Valhalla will have to offer, and we'll evaluate Blackhawk's facility as
soon
as possible. Our readers have come to expect nothing but the truth from S.W.A.T., and even though we have Staff and
friends at both
facilities, you can rest assured we will point out the possible pitfalls as well as the good at both schools.
The Bad
In addition to good schools, you can expect some of questionable parentage to pop up as well. Training has
become a virtual cottage industry over the last decade or so, and some instructors' only claim to fame is that they
have attended a class or two from some of the more notable academies around the country. It is up to
prospective students to make sure they get their money's worth. Training in poor techniques and tactics may be worse
than no training at all. Caveat Emptor.
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| The Briefing Room: |
| The Good, The Bad... And The Pretty? |
| Denny Hansen |
| Street Smarts: |
| Don't Be A Hero |
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| Brent Wheat |
| Up Close And Personal: |
| Mental Training And The Forgotten Aspect |
| Jeff Gonzales |
| Enemy At The Gate: |
| The Slippery Slope to Gun Confiscation |
| Richard W.
Stevens |
| Training & Tactics: |
| Strategy, Tactics And Luck |
| Louis Awerbuck |
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| Mail Room: |
| Letters from our Readers |
| Staff |
| Lawful Carry: |
| Assaultvest.com Reconnaissance Vest |
| Flint Hansen |
| The Skunk Works: |
| Blackhawk's STRIKE Load Carrying System |
| Eugene Nielsen |
| Long Guns: |
| SureFire's Model 500 Tactical Light And Handguards |
| Leroy Thompson |
| The Cutting Edge: |
| The Knives of Kerambit.com |
| Myrick Williams |
| The Gear Locker: |
| New Products and Accessories |
| Staff |
| Training Calendar: |
| Stay Abreast of the Best in Training |
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QuikClot: A Breakthrough New Product Stops Severe Bleeding
The first sixty minutes after violent trauma occurs is often referred to as the "Golden Hour." QuikClot can stop severe hemorrhage and help ensure you make it to your Golden years. |
| by Eugene Nielsen |
Build A Fighting Shotgun On A Budget
The Remington 870 is considered by many to be the epitome of a fighting shotgun. With a little time and a minimum of cash outlay, however, the author explains how the venerable 870 can suit your needs better than the original weapon. |
| by Ken Campbell |
Win High Gear Training Gear and Blauer Tactical
Course
This month's Sweepstakes offers the chance for one lucky winner
to receive a five-day Blauer Tactical Training Course and a High Gear full-contact training suit. The package is valued at over $1,500.00! |
| S.W.A.T. Sweepstakes |
Tactical Waterborne Operations: Law Enforcement Basic
Course
While many law enforcement agency jurisdictions include
extensive waterways, little
training is offered in the area of tactical waterborne operations. The author gives the reader for an inside look
at one of the most respected courses offered in this specialized area. |
| By Chris Adams |
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Exclusive! Marines' MCSOCOM Pistol: Kimber's Interim CQB Pistol
The author, who wrote the specifications for the Marines' new MEU (SOC) pistol, reports exclusively for S.W.A.T. on the history behind the handgun and how Kimber won the contract to manufacture it. Only here will you see the actual pistol being used by the Marine Operators of Force Reconnaissance. |
| by Patrick A. Rogers |
Glock's .357 SIG Pistols: Manageable Powerhouses
Using nine commercial loads, the author puts both the Model 31 and 32 Glock .357 SIG pistols through a grueling test. Both the positive and negative features are pointed out in this in-depth report. |
| by Steve Malloy |
Tactical Rifle Class: Gunsite's New
PR-7
Six days of intensive training in Arizona's high desert country,
training during the day and night, can take its toll on the most hearty of shooters. If you have what it takes, Gunsite's new PR-7 course will make you a better shot and a better tactician. |
| by Karen Nottonson |
Ergonomic Carbine Stocks: New Choices For Serious Shooters
The AR series of rifles has been around for forty years. Much has been done to make it more reliable and accurate. The stock design, however, has changed very little. The author evaluates three new stock designs that are more user-friendly than the original, thus helping a shooter to accomplish his mission more effectively. |
| by Patrick A. Rogers |
Robar's SR60: An Old Flame
In this informative article the author, a well-known rifleman in his own right, gives the reader a look at one of his personal rifles made by Robar—and explains why if he ever buys another precision rifle, it too will be made by the Phoenix-based company. |
| by Clint Smith |
Paint Your Piece!
Camouflage Made
Easy
Clint Smith, Director of Thunder Ranch is fond of saying, "The only reason someone shoots at you is because they see you." In this "how-to" article, the author guides the reader step-by-step to achieve a professional appearing paint job on tactical weapons. |
| by Tiger McKee |
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