Special Weapons for Military & Police — America’s leading source on ARs, sniper rifles, carbines, spec-ops teams, foreign operators, historical battle weapons, optics and accessories — is stuffed with top-notch reviews, reports, profiles and tactics. Here’s a look back at what we covered in 2013!
SPECIAL WEAPONS FOR MILITARY & POLICE – FEBRUARY 2013
The Defense Research & Development (DRD) Tactical’s Paratus-16 pictured on the cover is a semi-automatic rifle that gives shooters the option of breaking it down into a small package for discreet transportation and easier storage. It’s an ideal break-down rifle designed for maximum firepower on covert missions!
SPECIAL WEAPONS FOR MILITARY & POLICE – APRIL 2013
The cover gun for this issue is Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) MK116, which combines piston-driven AR that boast the reliability of an AK. The MK116 utilizes the VLTOR Key Mod system that enhances the lightweight, free-floating handguard that gives marksmen a thinner version that allows rails to be placed at various points. This firearm carries on PWS’s reputation for constructing accurate, reliable rifles.
SPECIAL WEAPONS FOR MILITARY & POLICE – JUNE 2013
The Proof Research AR 7.62 offers snipers a lightweight rifle that isn’t a burden to carry, transport, or drag between missions. Proof Research is able to do this by lessening the weight of the barrel by positioning themselves at the forefront of carbon-fiber-and steel barrel technology. Add the sub-MOA 7.62mm and this AR becomes a formidable asset for any marksman.
SPECIAL WEAPONS FOR MILITARY & POLICE – AUGUST 2013
The new UTS 15 bullpup shotgun from UTAS retains the reliability of a pump-action gun but ushers in a more modern and useful platform. The action is packed inside the stock at the rear of the gun, and dual magazine tubes above the barrel allows operators to have a total capacity of up to 15 shells of 12 gauge firepower.
SPECIAL WEAPONS FOR MILITARY & POLICE – OCTOBER 2013
The cover gun for this issue is DPMS’s most recent entry into the Personal Defense Weapon, the RFA3-PDW. A short-barrel-rifle with select-fire, allows the rifle to be drawn quickly and used in tight confines effectively. The pistol-length gas system and 5.56mm chamber gives shooters the reliability and feel they’re accustomed to.
SPECIAL WEAPONS FOR MILITARY & POLICE – DECEMBER 2013
Yankee Hill Machine’s (YHM) SLR (Slim Light Railed) 300 Blackout rifle is the company’s newest design. The SLR gives operators a variety of choices to unleash a rain of burning lead with a reliable, slim, and lightweight rifle!
