Knowing the Knife: Cold Hard Facts About Cold Steel
There are many myths floating around regarding knives being used as weapons. This article will address many of…
Riding Shotgun: Fighting From Vehicles
Whether you are military personnel on a transport detail of a high-value target, a law enforcement officer patrolling…
One Shot, One Kill: A Contradiction in Terms
[Editor’s Note: The graphic photos accompanying this article are not shown for gratuitous or sensationalistic purposes, but rather…
Make Ready!: Ready Line Training Facility
What makes S.W.A.T. Magazine different from all others is its laser-like focus on individual preparation for conflict and…
Home Defense Weapons: Myths and Myth Busting
Personal defense is not limited to when you are out in public. And since you are in your…
Firing off the Ruck: Tactical Considerations
As every experienced shooter knows, accurate rifle shooting requires the application of the four key fundamentals of marksmanship:…
Surviving an Entry: Counter Threat Concepts CQB One
No two ways about it: making entry into a room or building occupied by a hostile person(s), especially…
Assume the Position: Ready Positions for the Real World
As an Infantryman in the 1990s, when it came to carrying a rifle for combat, the sole position…
Firearms Training Prep and Mindset: What Not To Do
People attend class for a variety of reasons. No matter what those reasons might be, they will invest…
Remaining Functional: Safety Rule Number Two
The Four Safety Rules exist for a reason. We—empirical WE—deal with firearms, which by definition are deadly weapons.…