“To promote the responsible use of defensive weapons, tactics and training; to encourage law enforcement and civilian firearms owners to recognize and exploit issues of common ground in our mutual effort to preserve a free and safe society.”

Publisher
Richard J. Lucibella

Editor
Denny Hansen

Production Director
Kathleen Allard

Art Director
Betty Wendt

Copy Editor
Dennis Bateman

Circulation Director
Richard Convertito

Finance Director
Louis J. Paffumi

Subscriptions
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Web Site Developer
ProDG cc
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Training Consultant
Rob Pincus

Law Enforcement Consultant
Brent Wheat

Tactical Consultant
Louis Awerbuck

For us, S.W.A.T. is more than a business enterprise…it’s a calling. Our entire Staff consists of serious shooters, trainers and Law Enforcement personnel. Not just our writers…all of us…from Publisher to Web Designer; from Finance Staff to Copy Editor. Like you, we’re interested in what works…and what doesn’t.

We dedicate our efforts to providing timely, instructive and honest news on the latest weapons, tactics and training. We consider this information invaluable to readers like you...individuals who are interested in substance vs. hype; practicality vs. novelty; and honesty in reporting vs. advertiser infomercials.

Additionally, like you, we have a keen interest in issues of Civil Liberties. Too often, those carrying the badge are portrayed as being opposed to such interests. Too often, the differences between the cop and the CCW holder are emphasized and the commonalities overlooked. At S.W.A.T., we recognize that these differences are simple fiction.

Honest dialog between the “cop on the beat” and “the man on the street” is the best way to assure safety for our law enforcement brothers and continued freedoms for our law abiding citizens.

These are not mutually exclusive goals, as the brass and the politicians would have us believe. We will continue to promote this position in our features, our columns and our editorials.

If the philosophy of S.W.A.T. appeals to you, we encourage you to join our growing ranks of Subscribers, to provide us feedback on our Magazine, and to tell your friends about us.

For editorial submissions, press releases or questions, contact the Editor at 3025 N. Valley View Dr., Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 or by email at editor@ swatmagazine.com.

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The information described and portrayed in this magazine is based upon personal experience of the author, under specific conditions and circumstances. Due to time and space constraints, the entire author's experience may not be reported or otherwise verified. Nothing in these pages should be construed to substitute for a manufacturer's manual or for professional firearms training. This magazine, its officers, agents and employees accept no responsibility for any liability, injuries or damages arising from any person's attempt to rely upon the information contained herein.

Responsible shooters always seek formal training.