Special Hog Weapons and Tactics™ partners with some of the finest professionals in the outdoors, hunting and tactical communities. The intersection of these relationships is unparalleled, allowing SHWAT™ to bring you cutting edge content. Every one of our SHWAT™ Team Contributors is an accomplished, successful professional, well regarded in their field already. Get to know them here as you never have before. Dialog on our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter for all access.
Ryan Cooper, Tactical Medicine, EMT PT
Calling central Florida home when he's States side, Ryan Cooper travels the world working in the tactical medicine field. He grew up fishing and hunting on every available acre near his house back when you could put our old pump .22 across the handlebars of your bike, put a box of shells in your pocket, and disappear into the woods for the day. On his 19th birthday, he started that firefighter career. Shortly afterwards, he attended emergency medical technician school, followed by the paramedic program. Ryan attended the International School of Tactical Medicine A&B modules, making me an EMT PT. He now teaches individual first aid to patrol officers, smaller SWAT teams, or specialized units. Read More >>
Mark Craighead, Founder, Crossbreed Holsters
Mark was both a founding sponsor at SHWAT and a self proclaimed Hog Hunting Junkie. In addition to Crossbreed Holsters, Mark's credentials include guest appearances in television and radio, and numerous defensive and tactical training courses. Founded in 2005 by Mark Craighead, Crossbreed Holsters quickly became one of the premier holster manufacturers in the USA through Mark's ingenuity, integrity, and commitment to his rapidly growing customer base. Mark’s company also raised the standard for customer service in the holster industry by offering a two week try-it-free guarantee and a lifetime warranty. CrossBreed Holsters’ customers are usually customers for life. Read More >>
Fred Mastison, President, Force Options Tactical Training Solutions
The consummate professional, Mr. Fred Mastison has been training in CQB / CQD style combatives for over three decades and is recognized internationally as one of the top Firearms and Defensive Tactics instructors in the world. Force Options is a professional training and security service, providing training for law enforcement, military and security professionals around the world. Additionally, Force Options provides personal protection for clients interested in low profile professional services. Not only should feral hogs be nervous about his expertise, they should be nervous about the people trained in the "One Mind, Any Weapon" philosophy pioneered by Mr. Mastison. Read More >>
Brian McCombie, Professional Career Outdoors and Hunting Writer
An NRA Field Editor, Brian McCombie is one the top writers in the outdoors and hunting industries. With more than 1300 published articles, he's a true heavy-weight, bringing a breadth of experience and expertise to readers everywhere. His engaging work can be found in publications including Outdoor Life, SHOT Business, Gun Digest, Handguns Magazine, Guns & Ammo, Field and Stream, Sports Afield, Turkey and Turkey Hunting, Ducks Unlimited, and more. Brian loves hunting with AR-style tactical rifles, and his work for SHWAT™ will include firearms and new gear blogs, cutting edge hog hunting tactics, and tactical hog hunting reports from the field. Read More >>
Bill Wilson, Founder, Wilson Combat
Renowned as one of the all time greats of 1911 pistol refinement, Bill got his start as a competitive shooter. He's traveled the world shooting, competing successfully at the highest levels. That success mindset and competitive drive created Wilson Combat, a top tier maker of 1911 pistols, AR-15 Rifles and Scattergun Technologies shotguns. Bill's been a hunter for a long time, and it won't surprise you to find it he's accomplished there, too. While he's hunted game across the globe, what he loves most is wild hog hunting. With more than 1000 hogs personally harvested, there's not much in the way of weapons and tactics that Bill hasn't tried. Now, you can draw on his vast experience here at Special Hog Weapons and Tactics. Read More >>
Dr. John J. Woods, PhD, Professional Career Outdoors and Hunting Writer
Dr. Woods is an award winning outdoor writer and photographer having published over 3000 articles with credits in over thirty publications and books since 1978. His real passions are hog, deer, turkey hunting, and western hunting. John is a certified hunter safety education instructor in Missouri and Mississippi and a NRA certified firearms appraiser. He also writes on small business development issues related to outdoors entrepreneurism and economic development. John holds a bachelors and masters degree in wildlife science and a doctorate in industrial psychology from Missouri University. Read More >>
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