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S.W.A.T. readers know how vitally important it is to be able to defend our lives and those of our loved ones, and also to keep current on what the next move of the anti-gun crowd is, those who would take away any and all of our gun rights. At S.W.A.T. we do our best to keep you informed on both counts. Read on to see what the May issue has to offer.
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The Briefing Room:
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New Firearm Ban on the Horizon
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by Denny Hansen
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Frontline Debriefs:
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Fighting When You're Hit
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by Scott Reitz
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Against All Odds:
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The Survival Mindset
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by Jeff Randall
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Enemy At The Gate:
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The NFA Must Go!
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by Claire Wolfe
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Street Smarts:
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Sneaky Kitty
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by Brent T. Wheat
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Training & Tactics:
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One Magic Day
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by Louis Awerbuck
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| Mail Room: |
| Letters from our Readers |
| Staff |
| Lawful Carry: |
| A Better Holster |
| Flint Hansen |
| Long Guns: |
| Sabre Defence XR15A3-M4 Tactical |
| Leroy Thompson |
| Offbeat: |
| Robar Customized XD |
| Louis Awerbuck |
| The Cutting Edge: |
| MIL-K “Demo” Knife |
| Ralph Mroz |
| Gear Locker: |
| New Products and Accessories |
| Staff |
| Advertisers’ Info |
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Previous tables of contents and featured articles can be found in the Archives ...
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Italy's Elite GIS
Prepared to Counter All Threats
GIS is considered one of the best-trained and equipped elite units in the world today. Author Meyr analyzes GIS in depth, including its tasks, structure, training methods, weaponry, equipment and operational deployment.
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by Eitan Meyr
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After Action Review
Learn From Your Experiences
Regardless of the background of those involved or the planning process used, every action, mission or operation by the military, law enforcement or individuals should have one common event–a post-mission discussion–by those involved about what went right and what went wrong, what needs to be continued in the future or what needs to be improved. The author discusses how to conduct formal and informal after action reviews for all situations.
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by Erick Gelhaus
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International School of Tactical Medicine
The Best Medicine in the Worst Places
As all tactical officers know, you perform as you train–and that is exactly what takes place at the nation's premier program for training tactical medical personnel. For over 12 years, Dr. Lawrence Heiskell and his staff have been teaching what has become known as Tactical Medicine. The concept of providing on-scene advanced life support during tactical operations by trained medical professionals has become integrated into today's elite law enforcement tactical units nationwide.
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by Denny Hansen
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Keep Your Head in the Fight!
Engagement/Post-Engagement Sequencing
There are Three Rules of Target Engagement. If you don't know what they are, then you'd better read this article pronto. If you do know what they are, we're betting this article will still give you plenty to think about.
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by Patrick A. Rogers
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Shotgun Wedding
Blackwater and Heckler&Koch Tie the Knot
In October 2006, Heckler&Koch and the Blackwater training consortium announced the establishment of Blackwater/HK International Training Services (BHKITS). Its purpose is to employ the respective strengths of both organizations to provide U.S. and allied military, police and qualified civilian security professionals (the last by special arrangement) with the most practical, intense and realistic training anywhere in the world. Training regimens are rooted in real world, cutting edge, elite instructors who bring a plethora of street and battlefield experiences.
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by Bob Pilgrim
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Stag Arms 6.8SPC
Maxed Out
Stag Arms has quickly become one of the country's leading AR manufacturers. Stag Arms proudly boasts that all of their major rifle components are not only American made, but also are all manufactured in-house. This allows for quality control unmatched by some manufacturers. So, how does a new rifle company make a major splash in the already crowded AR market? Offer a new product that no one else does. Stag Arms did just that and made a name for themselves with the world's first true left-handed rifle, the Stag 15L. But the first rifle Stag Arms actually built was an AR in 6.8 SPC. Realizing that the military was interested in the new up-and-coming caliber, Stag Arms' goal was to have one of the first 6.8 ARs on the market.
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by David Kenik
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Lethal Force Institute-1
In the Gravest Extreme
People are still talking about the last article we published on a Massad Ayoob training course, and that was well over a year ago. What was this author's experience?
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by Darren Keller
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International Security Academy, Israel
Training in Terrorism's Heartland: VIP Protection, Counter-Terrorism, and High-Risk Zone Training
The training methods of the International Security Academy, Israel are built upon the small arms doctrine of the original Israeli Counter Terrorist Unit. The methods of this unit were honed on the front lines of counter-terrorism operations over decades of conflict. The methods are simple, effective and teach you how to transform your natural reactions into proactive responses. The author spent weeks training at ISA and gives S.W.A.T. his first-hand account.
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by Colin Despins
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Tactical Revolver?
Smith & Wesson's Model 327 M&P
The S&W Model 327 M&P R8 might be a revolver, but it has features worthy of the 21st century. Can a revolver compete in today's tactical world?
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by Todd Burgreen
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