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2012 SWAT Magazine Back Issues

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June is hot and so is S.W.A.T., with a hands-on review of IWI's smokin' new Tavor SAR bullpup carbine. Continuing the compact theme, we report on Arms Tech's Tactical Takedown Rifle and take a look back at the mini machine pistols of the '70s and '80s.Other gear reviews include in-depth looks at U.S. Palm's line of AK upgrades and the current crop of tactical tomahawks.

Even though it's summer, school's still in session, with lessons on topics as diverse as tactical flashlight use and preserving meat,as well as reviews of Explosive Entry Training and TNVC's night vision school.

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Spring into action with the May issue of S.W.A.T., featuring a review of the Stonewall Arms Krebs Custom SBR AK, as well as up-close looks at the budget CZ-82 Czech service pistol and classic U.S. military trench shotguns.

We know you're always on the lookout for practical applications, and so we also feature articles on how to stretch your 2013 training budget, take a brief look at making your own survival pottery, and taking on the debate over the role competition shooting can play in keeping defense skills sharp.

May 2013 PRINT edition

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May 2013 PDF edition

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The April 2013 issue of S.W.A.T. is full of information that isn't foolish! In this issue we look at practical field uses for edged tools, report on a special defensive shooting class for amputees, take a trip to the SureFire institute for a briefing on the latest low-light techniques, compare the Israeli and U.S. models for dealing with mass-casualty shootings, and get briefed by Pat Rogers on problem-solving techniques for house clearing.

On the hardware side, there are in-depth reviews of Ruger's compact SR9C pistol and Rossi's replica of the classic Old West M92 rifle, as well as looks at DPx Woodsman knives, CamelBak's All Clear water purifier, and much more! Don't miss out!

April 2013 PRINT edition

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April 2013 PDF edition

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They say March comes in like a lion, and so does the March issue of S.W.A.T. Magazine! Once again we bring you the high quality reviews of training you've come to expect, from a feet-on-the-ground look at shoothouse safety to a primer on CQB in the cramped aisle of an airliner.

You get your full monthly ration of gear reviews, too! There's a review of the Elzetta Design line of flashlights, a hands-on test of Special Ops Tactical's Hanson 14.5 rifle, a look at Taurus's 738 TCP pocket pistol, and much more.

March 2013 PRINT edition

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March 2013 PDF edition

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The February issue of S.W.A.T. is jam-packed with great gear reviews of everything from Fabrique Nationale's FS2000 bullpup and Colt's Modular Carbine to Smith & Wesson's M&P22 subcaliber pistol.

Further adding to the preparedness value are articles looking at the difference between a flash hider and a compensator, effective handgun retention techniques, proven modifications for the fighting Kalashnikov, and how to set up a war belt for efficient use at a firearms training class.

February 2013 PRINT edition

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February 2013 PDF edition

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S.W.A.T. Magazine storms into the new year with a feature-packed January issue! The big names are all here, from a review of Ken Hackathorn's Defensive Shoot House Course to Tom Givens giving an historical perspective on the old debate between point-shooting and sighted fire. Continuing the theme of preparedness is a look at smart food storage: Do you eat what you store and store what you eat?

On the hardware side of things, there's an in-depth examination of Red Jacket Firearms' ZK-MR AK pattern rifle, we go hands-on with the Sionics Patrol Rifle III XL, and Ethan Johns looks at using a KWA Airsoft M4 carbine for backyard skills-reinforcement drills.

January 2013 PRINT edition

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January 2013 PDF edition

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