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As we continue to fight the war on terror overseas, more and more Americans are becoming aware of the fact that we may someday need to face the enemy here at home. To prepare for that dark possibility, many individuals are taking advanced weapons training courses to prepare themselves with weapons and tactics better suited for high-threat encounters.
In addition to covering some of the better known firearm academies, S.W.A.T. will occasionally feature schools of lesser notoriety. One such institute is the FARM, located just thirty miles southwest of Salt Lake City, Utah, and featured in this issue. Courses offered there include marksmanship and tactics and rifles, handguns and shotguns. Competition shooting, like the 3-gun match at Tac-Pro Shooting Center featured here, can also hone one's skill.
Being proficient with firearms, however, is just the beginning to ensure your loved ones' safety. To that end, we have included a feature on first responder trauma gear, should someone in your party become injured. Proper treatment in the first crucial minutes after such an incident is well known to be essential.
For those considering body armor purchase or re-supply, be aware of the fact that not all products are created equal. In this issue, we provide an in-depth feature on the controversy currently brewing over Zylon soft body armor. Be informed of the facts before making an expensive purchase. Caveat Emptor!
Additionally, we review two new lightweight rifles: Bushmaster's Carbon 15 and the Beretta Storm. Both of these weapons represent significant departures from the norm. Find out if they have what it takes to survive in your world.
All this and much more awaits in our June issue.
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| The Briefing Room: |
| Firearms Safety... |
| Denny Hansen |
| Enemy At The Gate: |
| The Gun Control Experiment–Three Time Loser |
| Richard W. Stevens |
| Street Smarts: |
| The Best Place To Get In Trouble |
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| Brent Wheat |
| Training & Tactics: |
| The Chemical Cocktail |
| Louis Awerbuck |
| Up Close And Personal: |
| Training And The Element Of Surprise |
| Jeff Gonzales |
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| The Cutting Edge: |
| Heckler & Koch CQC-10 Knife |
| Eugene Nielsen |
| The Gear Locker: |
| New Products and Accessories |
| Staff |
| Lawful Carry: |
| Blade-Tech Holsters And Accessories |
| Flint Hansen |
| Long Guns: |
| Don't Underestimate The Uzi |
| Leroy Thompson |
| Mail Room: |
| Letters from our Readers |
| Staff |
| Off Beat: |
| DPMS .22 Conversion Kit For ARs |
| Staff Report |
| The Skunk Works: |
| Blackhawk Hellstorm Tactical Gloves |
| Eugene Nielsen |
| Training Calendar: |
| Find Out Where And When What Training Is Occurring |
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Down On The Farm:
Urban Rifle Training In Utah
Inspired by Clint Smith's training, the FARM urban rifle course stresses deployment of the carbine at pistol distances, weapon manipulation, and realistic simulator experience. |
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| by Les Langford |
Bushmaster's Carbon 15 Rifle:
An Improvement On The Original?
The original Carbon 15 rifles, manufactured by Professional Ordnance, had a reputation of being unreliable, and as consumer confidence eroded the company filed for bankruptcy. Believing the design problems could be corrected, Bushmaster purchased the company in hopes of improving the rifle. This article provides an answer to those wondering if the bet was a success. |
| by Mike Detty |
Is There A Storm On Our Horizon?
Beretta's Cx4 Storm Carbine
With their new Storm carbine, Beretta has tested the popular notion that a pistol caliber is not useful. The Storm may be the product of modern technology, but how does it perform? Read our evaluation to find out. |
| by Rob Pincus |
S.W.A.T. Sweepstakes:
Olympic Arms PCR-8 Rifle
The PCR-8 is a target shooter's dream, with more standard features than most manufacturers offer as options. With a retail value over $1,350, you can't afford not to enter this month's S.W.A.T. giveaway! |
| Courtesy of S.W.A.T. Sweepstakes |
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Heckler & Koch P2000 US:
Innovative New Service Pistol
The P2000 is an evolutionary design that combines the features of the popular USP Compact LEM with an industry standard rail. Read all the details in this issue. |
| by Eugene Nielsen |
Marines' M1511 Interim Fast Attack Vehicle
With our brave fighting men and women going into harm's way, they should have the best equipment that money can buy. But do they? |
| by Patrick A. Rogers |
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Danner's Desert Arcadia Boots:
Keep Your Dogs From Barking
To be in the fight, you must first get there. You can't fight, retreat, or even train efficiently if your feet hurt so badly that you cannot move. This report evaluates the boot provided to our soldiers, Marines, and embedded reporters during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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| by Denny Hansen |
Thunder Ranch Old Rifle Course:
Just For The Fun Of It
This fun course is designed for rifles made prior to 1950 that have iron sights only–no scopes, dots, lasers or phasers! If you are an enthusiast of "old school" marksmanship, you won't want to miss this article. |
| by Ashley Emerson |
Body Armor:
An Objective Look At The Zylon Controversy
Within the last year or so, several police officers have lost their lives while wearing soft body armor manufactured from the synthetic polymer known as Zylon. This objective report provides valuable insight into the phenomenon of Zylon deterioration. |
| by Ken Campbell |
Tac Pro Shooting Center's Three Gun Run Match
Most experts agree that being involved in practical shooting competitions is a great way to hone one's skill. Using three weapons in a match–pistol, rifle, and shotgun–tests and sharpens three very different skills in one event. And it's a heck of a lot of fun as well! |
| by Will Cox |
Shooting Through Glass:
Not As Easy As It Seems
Different types of glass present unique challenges to a sharpshooter. Add in distance, angle, caliber choice and bullet weight, and a marksman can be faced with some hard choices. Read the results of our exhaustive tests to improve your chance of making the first shot. |
| by Greg Rodriguez |
First Responder Trauma Gear
Read our evaluation of items to keep a victim or loved one alive in the crucial few minutes after the trauma-causing incident. |
| by Paul Markel |
The Krag Rifle:
A Quantum Leap Forward
Noted trainer and writer Clint Smith takes a look at the first U.S. Military rifle to make the jump to modern smokeless powder. That rifle was officially known as the U.S. Magazine Rifle, Model of 1892–often referred to simply as the "Krag." |
| by Clint Smith |
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