It's the holiday season, and S.W.A.T. is coming down your chimney with the December issue! If you're flying to visit family, be sure to check out Eugene Nielsen's article on the legalities of flying with firearms. In the long gun arena, we go hands-on with the Rifle Dynamics PSL and FN's SCAR Heavy Mk17.

We also look at scenario-appropriate training for the military, LE officer, and armed civilian, as well as a whole lot of gear reviews!

Is there something new under the sun? S.W.A.T.'s Denny Hansen gives a close look at a T&E example of Kel-Tec's bullpup KSG shotgun. We also give thanks for writers that examine proper management of batteries in your support gear and how to efficiently transition from your primary longarm to your sidearm.

On the hardware side, we check out the SIG P-250, battlefield pickup AKs in the sandbox, and the knife as a duty weapon of last resort.

It's Fall, and S.W.A.T. Magazine goes back to school with reviews of an AK-pattern rifle at an EAG carbine course and Amok Personal Combatives' force-on-force knife training. Also, Abner Miranda covers a wide variety of targets to make your training more effective.

In the School Supplies aisle, Jeff Gonzales takes a look at dressing for your climate, and Pat Rogers reviews arranging your support gear to maximize your effectiveness. And of course our regular columnists are back to help you brush up on your core curriculum.

In S.W.A.T.'s September issue you'll get an in-depth look at patrol rifles both old and new, from the vintage Remington Model 8 to the newest quick-change-barreled piston AR from TNW. Darren Watson delivers an article on warrior virtues for the modern Samurai and John Chapman takes a critical look at a widespread unloading practice.

The month's gear reviews include profiles on two new optics, Aimpoint's P.R.O. and the MOR M&P from Meproligt, and all our regular columnists are here, tackling issues from the Survival Mindset to the current demonization of "Assault Clips".

It's the dog days of August and S.W.A.T. brings the heat, starting off with a review of a 3-day carbine/pistol course with Jason Falla of Redback One, as well as a look behind the scenes at Robar Custom.

Gear reviews cover everything from a look at the new generation of "mini" laser sights and compact .380 pistols all the way up to a range test of Zel Custom's Tactilite .50 BMG upper for the AR platform.

In the July issue, Pat Rogers and Seth Nadel debate the pros and cons of the chamber check. Rob Pincus writes about staying in shape with kettlebell training and Jeff Hall stresses the importance of staying in the fight to the finish.

Additionally, the Guncrafter Industries American 1911 and the Shootrite Katana AR carbine both get put to the test, and Rob Sloyer writes up his experiences at Cumberland Tactics Carbine I course.

S.W.A.T. goes to school with the Bravo Company/EAG Tactical M4A1 carbine and takes to the skes with Dillon Aero's aerial rifle class. Melody Lopez writes up U.S. Shooting Academy's Close Quarters Tactics course and I.C.E. Training takes its Combat Focus class on the road... to South Africa!

Gear reviews include everything from the GSG-1911 .22LR trainer to Trace Rinaldi's S.Y.N.K. survival neck knife to the new Caracal 9mm pistol from the UAE.

Ashley Emerson goes hands-on with a Novak Custom Browning Hi-Power, while other reviews examine firearms ranging from the classic Makarov to a prototype .45 WinMag carbine. S.W.A.T. writers also take you to school with Todd Green's "Aim Fast Hit Fast" course and "Progressive Knife Skills" with blade guru Mike Janich.

Elsewhere in the issue, Pat Rogers looks at the importance of familiarity with your gear, and Claire Wolfe discusses the emerging Knife Rights movement.

S.W.A.T.'s Denny Hansen is one of the first to T&E the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle. Just how true to Col. Cooper's concept of a Scout Rifle is it? And of course the T&Es don't stop there. We also go hands-on with the Wilson Combat Recon 6.8 SPC, Remington R1 pistol, Chiappa mfour-22 carbine and the British Army's new sniper rifle.

For training, S.W.A.T. goes behind the black curtain at Blackwater for their Carbine Operator Course, and to DTI for Defensive Handgun/Urban Rifle. And Pat Rogers blasts the idea of self-training.

The Mark 14 Mod 0 Enhanced Battle Rifle is ready to go to war, and S.W.A.T. gets an up-close look at it. Also being deployed are tomahawks for the War on Terror. Leroy Thompson has the inside line on which models are seeing action in Afghanistan and Iraq. Closer to home, Taurus enters the battle for your pocket pistol dollars with the PT738 Compact Pistol.

Ever trained in a shoot house? Pat Rogers explains why you should. And for our law enforcement readers, we present options for carrying and displaying your badge. Which method works best? And that's just a hint of what's happening in the March issue.

In S.W.A.T.'s February 2011 edition, dig into a great assortment of reviews and recommendations: Want to build your own AR?  Maybe you're interested in a no-frills all-skills rifle course far from civilization?  Maybe you're looking for a pocket pistol or a bedside backup gun.  Also included are several additional firearms course reviews, and recommendations on aiming lasers and whether to hand-hold or mount a white light for night shooting.

Training On A Budget: With ammunition prices still high, S.W.A.T. Magazine examines the effectiveness of using the rimfire AR as a training aid. Ammo selection, useful drills, and the limitations of the platform are all covered.

Also In This Issue: Integrating K9 and air operations in law enforcement; reviews of the Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf and Tactical Rifles Chimera; Brent Wheat discusses working without backup; and an honest appraisal of whether or not the pocket .380 is really Bringing Enough Gun.