As a friendly reminder for the hog hunting brotherhood, SHWAT™ stands for Special Hog Weapons and Tactics™. If you are anything like me, you may get caught up in the fever over a particular weapon, caliber, optics, or accessory to maximize the efficiency of your...
It's a wrap - 2012 has just flown by, and SHWAT.com is now a year old! In that year you've seen SHWAT launch from obscurity and - many thanks to you - grow dramatically. We hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have. We've been privileged to bring you stories from...
I was recently invited to attend a Defensive Carbine Class by Bushido Tactical owner Wade Rorich. Wade has a background in the South African military and police forces and experience in maritime security as a private contractor protecting cargo ships from pirates. ...
For many the idea of having a tactical mindset for hunting seems a bit of a stretch. For those who work in the warrior realm though, hunting can be as much about training as it is a recreational event. The tactical points we focus on are pretty clear cut when...
Night vision. It may be the holy grail of tactical hog hunting. Ask anyone who has used it extensively though, and they'll tell you there's more to it than meets the eye. Tactical Night Vision Company (TNVC) and Wild River Ranch (WRR) recently teamed up to offer a...
In the minds of many, the hunting world and the tactical world are mutually exclusive. Their purposes, methods and gear are relevant to the field of application. Yet, I would venture to say that on some fundamental levels they both share a very serious theme: the...
