The world is increasingly becoming a smaller place—and it behooves us to look around the globe to see what other countries are doing in the War on Terror.

There has been much talk in the news lately of possible connections to domestic gangs with terrorist organizations such as Al Qaeda. With that in mind, S.W.A.T. traveled to El Salvador to bring our readers a first-hand look at how that country’s Unidad Tactica Operativa—the unit tasked with dealing with gangs—is handling the problem with such gangs as the notorious Mara Salvatruchas (MS-13). We also have a report on France’s GSPR—arguably one of the world's best VIP protection units.

Taking responsibility for personal security, however, begins at home. That’s why, like always, you will also find evaluations of firearms training schools and weapons reviews—the straight-talking type of reports you have come to expect from S.W.A.T.

S.W.A.T. is also a staunch defender of The Bill of Rights—all of them. Don’t miss noted author Claire Wolfe’s political commentaries column Enemy At The Gate. This month’s column is titled “Criminals Have More Rights Than Police (And Be Very Glad They Do).” John Steinbeck was correct; the final weapon really is the brain. And Claire's articles, while they may be controversial at times, are guaranteed to make people think.