Into the Breach: Justifying An Explosive Breaching Program
The threat posed to America’s law enforcement community has never been greater. Ranging from global Islamic terrorist groups…
Smith & Wesson’s M&P .45: The “Military” Version for Police
I have to admit that I neglected Smith & Wesson’s M&P pistols for the first year or so…
Training and Tactics: Triggernometry
Most school attendees have an innate dislike of mathematics. Unless looking toward a future vocation directly involving the…
Against All Odds: Etón FR-300 Emergency Radio
About 15 years ago, we were without power for ten days when a 220-inch snowfall snapped pine trees and took down power lines throughout Northern Alabama. I realize that a major snowfall doesn’t seem like much to all of you who live up North, but down South we don’t have the equipment to deal with it, since snowstorms in these parts are a rare event.
Storm Mountain Carbine II: Mindset, Instruction and Gear
What, you say, “another training article?” (But isn’t that why you read S.W.A.T. in the first place?) This…
Three-Circle Response Theory: Options For Meeting An Attack At Various Ranges
It’s dusk. You’re in the grocery store parking lot with your children and spouse, loading your trunk as…
Bad Habits: One Trainer’s Opinion
Back in the mid-1970s, the United States had a mandatory top speed limit of 55 miles-per-hour (mph). Since that time, we've learned a few things about improving highway safety and the safety of our vehicles and, of course, we've dramatically improved the efficiency and cleanliness of the internal combustion engine. A lot of things have changed since that time in the world of firearms and tactical training as well.
SIG’s P-220 Combat: Joint Combat Pistol Entry
SIGARMS already has some real advantages in offering a handgun that meets the specifications for the Joint Combat Pistol (JCP). First, Naval Special Warfare personnel are already familiar with the P-226, since it has been used quite a bit by the SEALs. Other military personnel are familiar with the SIG P-228—military designation M11—since it has been issued on a limited basis as well.
.450 Bushmaster: AR Ergonomics, Big-Bore Performance
Remember the cute little rabbit named Thumper in Walt Disney’s Bambi? Throughout the entire animated feature, Bambi and…
SSG-82- Mystery Rifle Of East German Security Forces
It was billed as a sniper rifle produced for the East German Stasi—the dreaded Secret Police of the…