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S.W.A.T. September 2007 is another expanded issue, 116 big pages filled
with the reliable, provocative and exciting material you expect and
deserve from S.W.A.T. each month. Meet our new Enemy at the Gate
columnist Stewart Rhodes, and check out the first sweepstakes we've done
in months. Enter to win a Wilson Combat M-4T!
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The Briefing Room:
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Enemy at the Gate
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by Denny Hansen
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Frontline Debriefs:
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What Works in the Field
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by Scott Reitz
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Against All Odds:
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Smith & Wesson's Emergency Survival Kit
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by Jeff Randall
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Enemy At The Gate:
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Are You a Defender of the Republic or Just a Republican Defender?
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by Stewart Rhodes
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Street Smarts:
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I'm Watching You
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by Brent T. Wheat
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Training & Tactics:
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Unsafe at the Range
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by Louis Awerbuck
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| Mail Room: |
| Letters from our Readers |
| Staff |
| Lawful Carry: |
| Concealed Carry Clothiers Vest |
| Flint Hansen |
| Long Guns: |
| Accessorizing Smith & Wesson's M&P15T |
| Leroy Thompson |
| Offbeat: |
| Tapco Mini-14 Stock |
| Denny Hansen |
| The Cutting Edge: |
| Benchmade's Training Folders |
| Leroy Thompson |
| Gear Locker: |
| New Products and Accessories |
| Staff |
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Worthwhile Charities Benefit Troops
Some new charities have come into being in the last half-decade whose
focus is to help members of our Armed Forces in one way or another. By
now we all know that our troops don't always get everything that they
clearly should in terms of training, equipment and post-service support
and benefits. No single charity or organization can help every service
member with everything, so of necessity they generally are focused on a
particular group or problem. Read more about some of these charities
and what they're doing to help the troops.
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by Ned Christiansen
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Cavalry Arms CAV-15 Scout Carbine
Next Generation of AR-15?
Cavalry Arms has come a long way in a relatively short period of time since they began manufacturing AR-15-type rifles in 2000. They have also continued to improve their product line. S.W.A.T. gets our hands on Cav Arms' latest, the Cav-15 MKII, and puts it through its paces.
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by Denny Hansen
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Active Shooters in the Classroom
Case Histories and Proposed Tactics
On the heels of the most recent school shooting at Virginia Tech
University, first responders now, more than ever, must seriously
consider their current tactics related to the prevention, intervention
and subsequent termination of an assault on our nation's schools. With
the unpredictable attacks that have occurred in our local elementary
schools, high schools and universities, we are faced with a severe and
uncontrollable situation that can occur at any time, in any city and
without notice. The authors look at case histories and propose tactics
for future scenarios.
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by Richard J. Hughbank and Ronald S. Okerlund
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Choose Your Words Wisely
Far too many people who are paid to carry a gun have given little or no
thought to tactical communications, particularly in a crisis. Tactical
communications are more than just talking on a headset or into a radio.
They run the whole gamut of verbal and/or visual expression used to
convey an idea. When under stress during an armed encounter, you must
have a pre-programmed or rehearsed plan to employ. Anything else is
leaving too much to chance. What should you say or not say?
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by Mike Lazarus
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SSG-82
Mystery Rifle of East German Security Forces
The 5.45x39mm SSG-82 was billed as a sniper rifle produced for the East
German Stasi--the dreaded Secret Police of the DDR. The rifle itself
has been shrouded in myth and mystery, and Thompson aims to find
answers to some of the questions surrounding it.
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by Leroy Thompson
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Remington Eye Ball
Revolutionary Tactical Surveillance System
Remington has entered the tactical surveillance field in a big way with
the introduction of the revolutionary Eye Ball(TM) R1 surveillance
system. The Eye Ball (sensor) is a wireless omni-directional CCD camera
and sensitive microphone housed in a black-matte polyurethane rubber
ball. The ball is weighted on the bottom so that it's self-righting
when tossed onto any flat surface. Not much larger than a baseball and
weighing only 1.3 pounds, the Eye Ball offers capabilities that are
unmatched by any other tactical surveillance system. It's a powerful
audio and video intelligence tool that can be rolled, tossed, dropped
or mounted where teams need it most.
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by Eugene Nielsen
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Target Diagnostics
Finding and Fixing Shooting Problems
People get waxed in battle for a myriad of reasons: using poor tactics,
losing control of emotions, biochemical changes under duress causing
audio/visual misperception and loss of motor skills, and even simply
running out of luck. What is crass stupidity, however, is to have a
firearm at hand for potential use--be it as a homeowner or frontline
soldier--when you know you have a marksmanship problem and don't
attempt to do something about it. So how do you go about fixing your
shooting problem? Read on....
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by Louis Awerbuck
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Pre-Training Equipment Issues
Tactical Components for Carbine Classes
People attend training for a wide variety of reasons. Regardless of the
rationale for attending, the end state is to build new skill sets. That
skill building should include a combination of weapons manipulation,
practical marksmanship, mindset and equipment issues. A great many
people show up at class with gear that is either insufficient or
superfluous to the task. The author offers guidelines for outfitting
yourself properly for the tasks at hand.
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by Patrick A. Rogers
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Subcompact Shootout
Choosing a Subcompact Handgun
The .38 snub-nosed revolver is the classic small carry gun. In recent
years a challenger to the .38 snubbie's status as king of the
subcompact handguns has arisen: the truly small 9mm auto pistol,
epitomized by the Kahr PM9. How do these two weapon types compare in
the sort of fast shooting and gun manipulation required in
self-defense? A Smith & Wesson Model 642 Centennial Airweight and a
Kahr PM9 shoot it out.
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by Duane Thomas
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AK-47 or AR-15...
Why Not Both?
AK haters, approach this one with an open mind. In the current world of
"fighting carbines," there are two main camps, each with staunch
supporters. In the first is the AR-15/M4 ("AR") carbine, which is well
known for its outstanding ergonomics, superlative accuracy, light
weight and ability to accept modifications that make it shine in CQB
environments. In the other camp, the AK-47/AKM/AK-74 ("AK") is king,
and even the biggest AR fan will admit that the AK's ability to survive
rough treatment and function under the nastiest of conditions is
unsurpassed. So, which is the best? The correct answer is: both.
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by Steve Moses
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Classic Look for a Classic Pistol
Pro-Custom Lasergrips for the 1911
Crimson Trace has come out with the next edition of its Pro-Custom line
of Lasergrips--burlwood-finish Lasergrips for 1911 pistols. This is
something that many 1911 owners have been longing for. The Pro-Custom
Lasergrips are stock Lasergrips that have a custom pattern imparted on
the polymer grip panels by a proprietary process. The process enables
virtually any pattern to be created. As of this writing, there are four
Pro-Custom models featuring RealTree Hardwoods Green HD (for S&W K, L
and N frame round-butt revolvers) and burlwood finish (for 1911
pistols).
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by Eugene Nielsen
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