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"Get
Rich Quick!" "See The World!" Such headlines promise adventure and success in
many endeavors. One career getting lots of attention is that of "Civilian
Contractor" in some exotic countries around the world—and
Iraq is one of
those countries. Is the job as glamorous as we hear? S.W.A.T. finds out
from some successful civilian contractors who
have been there and returned to train others for the job. There may be some
surprises when the hype is discarded and you read what works and what does
not work!
Closer
to home we find Shooters working at night with nice bright weapon lights. But
how do you use that light in the dark? Turn the light on, you become a target! Leave
it off and it's only a barrel weight. How can you use the light to your
advantage while confusing those who would hurt you? Civilian, law enforcement
or military should read "Clarity or Chaos?" for some possibly life-saving
techniques.
How
about seeing in the dark without light? Too expensive? Try a new, improved Generation
4 device that sells at a Generation 1 price.
The
first rule of a gunfight is to have a gun. Is your carbine too long to store
where you need it? The new Kel-Tec .223 carbine folds to less than twenty-six
inches.
Also
in this issue are reports and evaluations of "Knives For The Real World,"
rifles for the "Long Distance Operator," evaluations of new or unique firearms
and tactics and related articles. This month Claire Wolfe discusses "When Good
News For Cops Is Bad News For Cops." Sound confusing? Claire explains. All this
and more awaits within.
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The Briefing Room:
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A Sacred Trust / Holster Recall
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Denny Hansen
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Enemy At The Gate:
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When Good News For Cops Is Bad News For Cops
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Claire Wolfe
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Frontline Debriefs:
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Hostage Resolution
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Scott Reitz
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Street Smarts:
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In God (Only) We Trust
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Brent T. Wheat
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Training & Tactics:
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The Firing Range Unicorn
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Louis Awerbuck
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Up Close And Personal:
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Some Thoughts On Gunshot Care
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Jeff Gonzales
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| New Products and Accessories |
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Safe Direction Pistol Transport Case
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| Long Guns: |
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Semiautomatic AKS-74
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| Mail Room: |
| Letters from our Readers |
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| Off Beat: |
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Arktis Sniper Rifle Drag Bag
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Greg Roberts
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New Assisted-Opening Knives From SOG
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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 ...
check it out >>>
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Weaver Nightview Digital Night Vision:
Great Performance, Affordable Price
This new, compact, digital night vision monocular provides Generation 4 quality
images at a price that's less than many Generation 1 devices. Finally, truly
amazing night vision for common people on a budget. Could this monocular make
all other devices obsolete?
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by Eugene Nielsen
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John Noveske CQB Barrels And The Krink:
Reliable Accuracy In A Short Package
Optics
make a long sight radius irrelevant. Short barrels handle quicker than long
barrels. Muzzle blast, recoil and muzzle flip can be mitigated by a Krink. Pat
Rogers subjects each of these suppositions to a "true/false" test for real-life
Shooters.
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by Patrick A. Rogers
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S.W.A.T. Sweepstakes:
Win a Gunsite Pistol Course!
Win
a Basic Tactical (250) Pistol Course at Gunsite—the premier firearms training
facility founded by Col.
Jeff Cooper! Beginners and experts learn new skills and refine their expertise
in the Combat Triad (Marksmanship, Gun-handling and Mindset). Learn from
experts and your skills will improve—skills that can save your life or the life
of someone you want to protect.
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Guns & Gear Of The Civilian Contractor In Iraq
Training
is an absolute necessity for a Civilian Contractor, but what are the best tools
for the job? Some "Gee-whiz" gear may be fine in training, but may not hold up
under fire or when maintenance and re-supply are less than optimal. These
experienced professionals explain what they found worked best for them—important
information when one simple failure could mean death.
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by James Yeager
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Clarity Or Chaos?
Creating Visual Distortion
It's
daytime, do you still need a light? Learn how to use your light to save your
life rather than make you a target. Better yet, learn how to use your light to
see well as you simultaneously deceive and confuse your opponent.
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Knives For The Real World
Folding
knives, fixed-blade knives, simple knives, fancy knives, and machetes. What are
your real-world needs and what will best address your needs? Are expensive
knives worth the money? If so, which
ones? "Knives For The Real World" shows what several "been there, done that"
professionals prefer... and why.
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by Jeff Randall
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Guncrafter Indstries' Model 1:
The Big Stick
Ever think of hot .45 Auto loads as practice rounds? This pistol looks and acts like a solid, well-built M1911, but it's made for .50GI ammunition.
Available .50GI ammunition ranges from "like a .45" to "Wow!" Oh, and for .45 ammo, you can buy a sub-caliber conversion kit.
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by Paul G. Markel
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The Art Of The Transition:
When Plan "A" Fails
The fight's on! Your dream carbine has every bell and whistle in the book and you have the upper hand over your multiple opponents. Suddenly the extractor breaks on your carbine. What now? How smoothly you transition to your handgun and the use you make of the remnants of your carbine can make the difference between victory and defeat. Tiger McKee shows you new and effective techniques which you should know (and practice) before the fray.
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by Tiger McKee
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Kel-Tec's New SU-16C
An Improvement On The Original?
Your car breaks down late at night and the vultures gather. Your whiz-bang carbine, too long to carry in your car, is safe at home. Local goblins advance with their handguns. Will you try to stop the attack with a "command voice" or quickly unfold your twenty-six inch .223 carbine and win the day? Your choice.
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by Denny Hansen
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Long Distance Operator:
Mike Lau Sniper Rifles
The Texas Brigade Armory M40 A1 Improved sniper rifles "are benchrest rifles in military disguise." If you are a good enough rifleman, Mike Lau's rifles will give you .25 MOA (yes, one-QUARTER MOA) both now and (with care) after thousands of rounds. This article gives you some of the details of the construction and the performance of Mike Lau's efforts.
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by Will Cox
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Smith & Wesson's Model 686 5":
The Shape of Things To Come
Are revolvers dead? Not hardly! New S&W L-Frame, seven-shot wheelguns let you use a wide range of ammunition from mild .38 Special target loads all the way to full-house .357 Magnum rounds and speedloaders provide quick reloads. For those who prefer the simple and reliable aspects of a revolver, these new guns are superb offerings.
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