Against All Odds: Surviving The Jungle With Minimal Gear
When it comes to training, having to do something is a far better instructor than the comfort of…
Enemy at the Gate: Just Following Orders
In a recent letter to this magazine, J.R. Uhl, Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret.) observed that, “The Constitution and…
From the Middle East to Middle America: Galil Rifles, Texas Style
In my opinion, the two finest intermediate fighting rifle carbine calibers readily available today are the 5.56mm and…
SR9 High Capacity 9MM: Ruger’s First Striker-Fired Pistol
Founded 59 years ago, Sturm, Ruger & Company is one of the most successful firearms manufacturers in American history. A lot has changed since Bill Ruger designed and sold the first Ruger Standard semiautomatic .22 caliber pistol in 1949, and the company has changed with the times.
Training and Tactics: Retaliatory Defensive Shooting
You can dress a pig in a sweatsuit, but that doesn’t make him an Olympic athlete. And you…
More Carbine Tips: Hold It, Mark It, Tighten It, Lube It
As time marches inexorably on, we see more and more of the same problems cropping up in class.…
The Cutting Edge: Strider’s DB Concealable Crowbar With An Edge
From time to time, circumstances arise that result in a solid piece of gear being developed. In the…
She Carries Concealed: But It Ain’t Easy…
If a gun and concealment holster cause pain and discomfort, most SWAT readers simply buy a new holster.…
Training and Tactics: The Myth of Muscle Memory
There are a lot of hackneyed phrases floating around out there these days. One of them is, if…
SWAT Training Goals: Planning and Practice
Training must be continuous and ongoing. Instructors and students must be willing to learn new information without any…