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Our February issue explores some good alternatives to the AR-15/M16 family of weapons for
self-defense and patrol rifle use. Learn how accurate uphill and downhill shots can be
made easier. Check out three new handguns and the possible re-birth of a "Super"
cartridge. Go with us to Oregon and visit the "new" Thunder Ranch, then join us in Arizona for combat
tracking school. See some new firearm finishes that may dazzle you almost as much as
SureFire's® new X200® LED WeaponLight(TM).
Then relax with an interesting look into
Brazil's COT police unit and how they fight smuggling, terrorist threats and other major
crimes. Don't miss articles about Leupold's® Custom Shop, the PACT Professional
Chronograph, Extrema Ratio Knives, how to hide your gun in your home or office and still
have quick access for self-defense. Read why Claire Wolfe wants to put guns in the hands
of (selected) felons!
All this and more in this issue of S.W.A.T. Magazine.
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The Briefing Room:
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S.W.A.T.'s Silver Anniversary
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Denny Hansen
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Against All Odds:
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Flu Is Past Tense
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Ron Hood
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Frontline Debriefs:
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Force-On-Force
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Scott Reitz
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Enemy At The Gate:
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Give Felons Back Their Gun Rights
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Claire Wolfe
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Street Smarts:
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No Cheap Shots
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Brent T. Wheat
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Training & Tactics:
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Extend or Close Distance?
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Louis Awerbuck
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| Letters from our Readers |
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Home Enforcement & Protection Cabinets
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Leupold's Custom Shop
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PACT Professional Chronograph
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Denny Hansen
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Extrema Ratio Military and Police Knives
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| Gear Locker: |
| New Products and Accessories |
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Find Out Where And When What Training Is Occurring
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Previous tables of contents and featured articles can be found in the Archives ...
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Shooting Against Gravity:
Finally, here's a simple device you can attach to a
riflescope to help you achieve first-round hits when shooting uphill or downhill.
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by Ward W. Brien
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Patrol Rifles:
Don't assume the AR-15 is the only patrol rifle—or even the best for
all circumstances. Here are some alternatives that might help you select what is right
for your needs and save money at the same time.
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by Greg Rodriguez
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Sweepstakes:
Win a package worth $2,094.00! This Bushmaster Carbon 15 9mm
Carbine comes with a 30-round magazine, sling and a lockable Bushmaster carrying case. The
enhanced package also includes the EOTech Model 552 tactical holographic sight and the
SureFire M500 Millennium® WeaponLight. You can't win if you don't enter!
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Gunsite's New Service Pistol:
Yet another 1911? See why this one may be your choice for
a reliable pistol to use every day or even keep as a collector's choice.
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by Denny Hansen
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Thunder Ranch:
Yep, Clint moved Thunder Ranch to Oregon. See how training with Clint
Smith personally makes Thunder Ranch an even greater learning experience!
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by Harmon H. Garrin
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Magazine Redux:
Your AR-15/M16 family of rifles and carbines may be what keeps you
alive—but only if the magazines work reliably. Which magazines should you buy (or
avoid)? How can you properly evaluate the ones you have? What options and improvements
should you consider for your magazines and when should they be discarded? Pat Rogers
explains all!
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by Patrick A. Rogers
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Custom Firearm Finishes:
So you don't want a flashy finish on your defensive firearms.
How about a unique finish that makes your firearms the "talk of the town" among your
friends?
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by Louis Awerbuck
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Combat Training on the Arizona Border:
If you believe "tracking a quarry" is old hat or that
our southern borders are secure, you won't want to miss this article.
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by Yancy Harrington
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Kimber's® .38 Super:
Some .38 Super loads match .357 Magnum power and far exceed
anything .38 Special has to offer; but is the .38 Super a match for .45 ACP? In some
cases the answer is a resounding "Yes!" Check out the new Kimber Pro-Carry in .38 Super
for some surprising capabilities.
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by Steve Malloy
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Brazil's COT:
In addition to widespread criminal activity and threats of terrorism,
Brazil is a major route for smuggling drugs and other contraband. When normal measures
fail, Brazil's COT will be there. See how they train and what they use to put the big
hurt on crime.
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by Eitan Meyr
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Surefire's® X200® LED WeaponLight:
Is SureFire's X200 LED WeaponLight the best for your
needs? Read about the X200's new options and features. This may be the best white light
for your handgun, carbine or rifle.
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by Eugene Nielsen
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Beretta's New PX4 Storm Pistol:
Beretta asked police departments what would be the
ultimate handgun. Then Beretta built what they asked for—a lightweight,
corrosion-resistant, pistol with good capacity, night-fighting capability, and the
ability to adjust to fit any shooter's hands regardless of size. The PX4 will be
available in 9mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG and .45 ACP.
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by Mike Detty
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