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A
person can own the latest high-tech firearms and accessories
available, but without the knowledge of how to use them properly they
are virtually useless. The September 2006 issue is chock full of
articles relating to training, having articles on some
well-established schools and some relative newcomers. While an
article can never be considered a substitute for attending a course
with a reputable instructor, you can count on S.W.A.T. to tell
you whether or not a course is worthy of spending your hard-earned
cash on.
We also have several articles on firearms and gear written in the
“tell-it-like-it-is” style that S.W.A.T. has
become famous for. You won't find glitzy reports with pretty studio photographs in our magazine,
just the hard facts about whether the products work—or don't
work—as advertised.
Finally, our
monthly columns written by a stellar staff of experts range from
humorous to deadly serious with a healthy sprinkling of tips that can
save lives—possibly yours or a loved one.
There’s
something for everyone in the September issue of S.W.A.T.
Magazine.
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The Briefing Room:
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Forgetting History
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by Denny Hansen
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Street Smarts:
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Practical Knife Instruction
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by Brent T. Wheat
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Against All Odds:
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Blades of the Amazon
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by Ron Hood
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Enemy at the Gate:
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The “Gun-Show Loophole” And Other Big Lies
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by Claire Wolfe
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Frontline Debriefs:
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Slinging The Rifle
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by Scott Reitz
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Training & Tactics:
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Fighting Mindset
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by Louis Awerbuck
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| Letters from our Readers |
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Camelbak’s Delta-5 Tactical Vest
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Steyr’s SSG 04 and Leupold’s Long Range/Tactical Scopes
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Marlin’s 917VR Rifle
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by Jeff Randall
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Gerber LMF 2 ASEK
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| New Products and Accessories |
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Previous tables of contents and featured articles can be found in the Archives ...
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Olive Security Training Center:
Explosive Growth, Explosive Training
The private
sector tactical training industry has grown rapidly in the last
decade, and the best schools are making significant changes to keep
up with the needs of their students. Read what’s in store for
those who attend Olive Security’s new facility.
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by Rob Pincus
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AK Series Rifles:
Viable Alternative For A Working Gun?
The Avtomat
Kalashnikova 1947 (AK-47) has been described as being everything from
Excalibur to Beezlebub; extremely accurate or very inaccurate; and
totally reliable or useful only for slobs. Subject matter expert Pat
Rogers cuts through the myths and prejudices surrounding the AK-47
and answers the question if the AK is a viable choice for a working
gun.
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by Patrick A. Rogers
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Terror At The 1972 Olympics:
Revisiting The Scene Of The Munich Massacre
On September 5,
1972 nine members of the Palestinian terror group Black September
climbed a fence into the Olympic Village, taking 10 Israeli athletes
hostage and killing two in the first minutes of the takeover. Find
out how things went wrong—very wrong—in the attempted rescue
operation.
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by Leroy Thompson
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Arizona Training Expedition
Five Days of Firearms Training And More
Yavapai Firearms
Academy is famous for conducting more than “just another gun
class.” This course not only involves instruction on handguns,
carbines and shotguns, but also features excursions to learn from other
legendary firearms instructors!
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by Tommy Gong
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Own The Night:
Choosing Tactical Lights
The number
of tactical lights available to the consumer is staggering, and
choosing one can be overwhelming. This article has helpful tips that
will help you select the right light for your needs, and
includes a list 17 manufacturers with full contact information.
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by Bob Galvin
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Preparing For The Reality Of Combat:
ITTS SWAT Combat Course
If you are
serious about learning how to fight with a firearm, training with a
reputable instructor is mandatory. Scott Reitz—lead
instructor of International Tactical Training Seminars—is one
of the best. Join us as we explore the facets of his SWAT training course.
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by Tiger McKee
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McMillan Sniper/Counter-Sniper School:
Five Days Behind The Rifle
The author spent
a grueling five days in the Arizona desert. Find out if it was worth
it in his detailed overview of the class.
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by Yancey Harrington
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Kimber’s Pro BP Ten II:
Is Thirteen A Lucky Number?
When Kimber
introduced the Ten II series of pistols, the nefarious “Assault
Weapons Ban” was still in effect and the pistols were shipped
with 10-round magazines. Now shipped with 13-round magazines, the Ten
II series represent an 85% increase of on-board ammo over a standard
1911! High capacity is a good thing, but is the pistol functional and reliable? Read the September issue to find out!
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by Denny Hansen
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