“We have been told so often that violence is not the solution to everything, that we have come to believe that it is not the solution to anything.” Profound words—giving us pause to wonder how many of those who cry out for negotiation with bullies have ever spent a night in a foxhole with incoming; or been mugged and beaten in a dark parking lot; or raped in a deserted park. The truth of the matter is that there are times when nothing short of meeting violent response to violent attack will suffice.

And so it is that we publish S.W.A.T. for those stalwart individuals who are willing to take responsibility for their own security. From gear, to firearms, to training, you can count on S.W.A.T. to inform you about what works and why—and what doesn’t. We take our responsibility for truthful review very seriously....because we know no other way.

Sitting in a mahogany-paneled den dreaming up tactics to name after one’s self is fine—as long as you never have to leave the house. Once on the street, however, things have a way of turning nasty in a hurry. By reading S.W.A.T. you can stay ahead of the game. For us, that's what it's all about.