Subscribers have already received their copy of the August 2016 issue of S.W.A.T., and it goes on sale on newsstands everywhere July 5.

Now in its 34th year of continuous publication, S.W.A.T. remains the magazine savvy shooters turn to for honest, comprehensive evaluations of firearms, gear and training. Not just for law enforcement, S.W.A.T. is where the man on the street shakes hands with the cop on the beat.

The August issue of S.W.A.T. features the SIG Sauer 716 Designated Marksman Rifle. Inspired by the 716 Patrol, the DMR version's Geissele SSA match trigger, fully adjustable Magpul PRS buttstock, and many other features put this .308 AR-pattern rifle in a league of its own.

This month's training article profiles Agoge Corporate Services. A former Israel Defense Forces Desert Commando and a veteran U.S. Marine are bringing to the United States Israeli techniques for confronting terrorists in confined areas.

Our popular S.W.A.T. Sweepstakes features the Mossberg MVP Long Range Rifle. Mossberg's patented Drop Push™ bolt design provides for reliable feeding from both M1A/M14- and AR-10-style magazines. Also included are a Sun Optics USA Tactical Riflescope, 200 rounds of premium Black Hills Gold ammunition, and a Covert Carry Case from Tactical Tailor, for a total value of over $2,200.

An article on John Browning's first pump shotgun design, the Model 97 Winchester, asks the question if it is still viable today. Spoiler alert: it is.

In a survival situation, a knife may be one of your most important tools, but to be truly effective, it should perform more than one function. Check out our top five picks for multi-purpose survival knives.

Other features include how to turn an 80% lower receiver into a working AR, building a .300 BLK pistol, and a review of a custom Glock from Bowie Tactical Concepts. All this and more, including S.W.A.T.'s must-read columns.

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