Am I contributing to TFL if I order SWAT magazine?

jamestech · November 4, 2002, 08:18 PM

I was just reflecting on how useful this forum is to me and I would like to contribute in some way, would ordering SWAT help at all?

Thanks

Tady45 · November 4, 2002, 08:24 PM

Good question James,
As there is another mag that I like equally as much? Come to think of it, I haven't seen to many gun/knife mags that I did not like

Actually, I think TFL owns SWAT .

Larry

sven · November 4, 2002, 08:44 PM

I'm happy that TFL has managed to steer clear of NPR-style 'we need your money' banner ads - or banner ads AT ALL for that matter.

Long live TFL!

Jamie Young · November 4, 2002, 10:05 PM

Rich Lucibella is the one to thank for TFL. He bought S.W.A.T. within the last 2yrs.

If you read the mag, and check out the S.W.A.T. forum, you can get one on one with some of the Staff. You can ask questions and make requests. Some of our TFL members and Moderators contribute to the magazine.

Where else can you do that?

Art Eatman · November 5, 2002, 12:16 AM

Rich pays for TFL out of one pocket; any profits from S.W.A.T. go into another pocket. S.W.A.T. is in many ways an extension of the concepts promulgated within TFL, with a more targeted audience.

He's a hunter and a shooter who's putting his money, time and energy where his mouth is. Hard to beat that, right?

, Art

Schuey2002 · November 5, 2002, 01:14 AM

I ordered a back issue of SWAT (Jan.2001) a few weeks ago....
Even though this issue was one of the "prior" owner mags they
still had a few copies in stock....
What other website can you talk to the Administrator of that website on the phone!

This site Rocks!

P.S. Thanks Rich for the back issue!

Brian

**Rich Lucibella** · November 5, 2002, 01:24 AM

Brian-
Glad you got it.
As to "Talking to me" on the phone....it was my pleasure.

jamestech-
It's a real toss-up as to which I'm more proud to be associated with: TFL or SWAT. For me, it's real hard to distinguish one from the other, except for delivery mode.

Tell you what:
- Hang out at TFL because you value it.
- Subscribe to S.W.A.T. only if it's worth it.
We can ask no more than that....but we can give a bit more....free samples:
https://www.swatmagazine.com/shop/cg...cat&ref=cat_03

Rich

John G · November 5, 2002, 01:26 AM

Does SWAT every publish Oleg Volk photography? I might pick up a copy if they do...

**Rich Lucibella** · November 5, 2002, 01:41 AM

John-
"If...you might pick up a copy"

I don't mean to be offensive...but that's a bit insulting and we really don't need the $2.50 net that bad.....honest.

Yes, Oleg is a valued Member of Team S.W.A.T. and has contributed art and editorial. If what you're looking for is Oleg Volk art (it's real good) go to his web site (www.olegvolk.net). If what you're looking for is to direct a magazine's content, publish one.
Rich

Schuey2002 · November 5, 2002, 02:41 AM

I'm so pleased with the service that i got(for 1 back issue)that
i'm going to subscribe to SWAT as soon as i get paid.....!

Any company with this level of customer satisfaction over something as simple as a $8.00 transaction,deserves
my full support......

John G · November 5, 2002, 12:03 PM

"If you're looking to direct a magazine's content, publish one."
-Wow. You're right, that is offensive. I was just looking for a hard copy of Mr. Volk's artwork, and if that's my reason for buying your magazine, why not? I didn't know he was a contributor, and am sorry for any confusion. I didn't mean any insult, and didn't expect a scolding (especially from the big man) for my interest in SWAT magazine.

**Rich Lucibella** · November 5, 2002, 02:34 PM

No harm done...I think we're on the same page, now. (little pun)
Rich

jmlv · November 8, 2002, 10:31 AM

SWAT FORUM? I went to the web site but no luck. You know if I keep buying issues on the newsstand I may as well subscribe again

Denny Hansen · November 8, 2002, 11:05 AM

JM-
Believe that this is the forum that was referred to earlier.
Denny

jmlv · November 8, 2002, 12:19 PM

Darn, Thought there was yet another good forum to check out

C.R.Sam · November 9, 2002, 11:13 PM

S

Slash in NC · January 11, 2005, 12:57 AM

OK I did it.....Just ordered my subscription. By the way I have bought newstand copies at Lowe's Foods Grocery stores in the Charlotte NC area.

kobun · January 11, 2005, 02:22 AM

Brian,
your not a subscriber?
Guess I'll have to call you and straighten you out a bit.

Don Gwinn · January 11, 2005, 10:18 PM

Well, he wasn't . . . two years ago.

kobun · January 11, 2005, 11:57 PM

Don,
are you sure he is now?
I'm not.

November 4, 2002, 08:18 PM	#1
jamestech Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2002 Location: Bigfoot Country Posts: 226	Am I contributing to TFL if I order SWAT magazine? I was just reflecting on how useful this forum is to me and I would like to contribute in some way, would ordering SWAT help at all? Thanks

November 4, 2002, 10:05 PM	#4
Jamie Young Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2000 Location: SE/PA Posts: 4,834	Rich Lucibella is the one to thank for TFL. He bought S.W.A.T. within the last 2yrs. If you read the mag, and check out the S.W.A.T. forum, you can get one on one with some of the Staff. You can ask questions and make requests. Some of our TFL members and Moderators contribute to the magazine. Where else can you do that? __________________ Find out about Gun Shows and Training activities. www.TheRallyPoint.org Get your gun club involved!!

November 5, 2002, 01:24 AM	#7
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	Brian- Glad you got it. As to "Talking to me" on the phone....it was my pleasure. jamestech- It's a real toss-up as to which I'm more proud to be associated with: TFL or SWAT. For me, it's real hard to distinguish one from the other, except for delivery mode. Tell you what: - Hang out at TFL because you value it. - Subscribe to *S.W.A.T.* only if it's worth it. We can ask no more than that....but we can give a bit more....free samples: https://www.swatmagazine.com/shop/cg...cat&ref=cat_03 Rich __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

November 5, 2002, 01:26 AM	#8
John G Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 1999 Location: Western NY Posts: 250	Does SWAT every publish Oleg Volk photography? I might pick up a copy if they do... __________________ "One is backfire, three is gunplay" -James Caan, The Way of the Gun

November 5, 2002, 01:41 AM	#9
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	John- "If...you might pick up a copy" I don't mean to be offensive...but that's a bit insulting and we really don't need the $2.50 net that bad.....honest. Yes, Oleg is a valued Member of Team *S.W.A.T.* and has contributed art and editorial. If what you're looking for is Oleg Volk art (it's *real* good) go to his web site (www.olegvolk.net). If what you're looking for is to direct a magazine's content, publish one. Rich __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

November 4, 2002, 08:24 PM	#2
Tady45 Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 224	Good question James, As there is another mag that I like equally as much? Come to think of it, I haven't seen to many gun/knife mags that I did not like Actually, I think TFL owns SWAT . Larry

November 4, 2002, 08:44 PM	#3
sven Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2002 Location: Palo Alto, California Posts: 532	I'm happy that TFL has managed to steer clear of NPR-style 'we need your money' banner ads - or banner ads AT ALL for that matter. Long live TFL!

November 5, 2002, 12:16 AM	#5
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	Rich pays for TFL out of one pocket; any profits from S.W.A.T. go into another pocket. S.W.A.T. is in many ways an extension of the concepts promulgated within TFL, with a more targeted audience. He's a hunter and a shooter who's putting his money, time and energy where his mouth is. Hard to beat that, right? , Art

November 5, 2002, 01:14 AM	#6
Schuey2002 Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2002 Posts: 854	I ordered a back issue of SWAT (Jan.2001) a few weeks ago.... Even though this issue was one of the "prior" owner mags they still had a few copies in stock.... What other website can you talk to the Administrator of that website on the phone! This site Rocks! P.S. Thanks Rich for the back issue! Brian

November 5, 2002, 02:41 AM	#10
Schuey2002 Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2002 Posts: 854	I'm so pleased with the service that i got(for 1 back issue)that i'm going to subscribe to SWAT as soon as i get paid.....! Any company with this level of customer satisfaction over something as simple as a $8.00 transaction,deserves my full support......

November 5, 2002, 12:03 PM	#11
John G Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 1999 Location: Western NY Posts: 250	"If you're looking to direct a magazine's content, publish one." -Wow. You're right, that is offensive. I was just looking for a hard copy of Mr. Volk's artwork, and if that's my reason for buying your magazine, why not? I didn't know he was a contributor, and am sorry for any confusion. I didn't mean any insult, and didn't expect a scolding (especially from the big man) for my interest in SWAT magazine. __________________ "One is backfire, three is gunplay" -James Caan, The Way of the Gun

November 5, 2002, 02:34 PM	#12
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	No harm done...I think we're on the same page, now. (little pun) Rich __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

November 8, 2002, 10:31 AM	#13
jmlv Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: PA AMERICA STARTS HERE! Posts: 739	ok now where do I FIND the SWAT FORUM? I went to the web site but no luck. You know if I keep buying issues on the newsstand I may as well subscribe again __________________ JMLV NEW PA RESIDENT TFL ALUMNUS MOLON LABE!

November 8, 2002, 11:05 AM	#14
Denny Hansen Staff Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2001 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 2,422	JM- Believe that this is the forum that was referred to earlier. Denny __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

November 8, 2002, 12:19 PM	#15
jmlv Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: PA AMERICA STARTS HERE! Posts: 739	Oh in that case I am already here! Darn, Thought there was yet another good forum to check out __________________ JMLV NEW PA RESIDENT TFL ALUMNUS MOLON LABE!

November 9, 2002, 11:13 PM	#16
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	S

January 11, 2005, 12:57 AM	#17
Slash in NC Member Join Date: January 7, 2005 Posts: 30	OK I did it.....Just ordered my subscription. By the way I have bought newstand copies at Lowe's Foods Grocery stores in the Charlotte NC area.

January 11, 2005, 02:22 AM	#18
kobun Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2002 Location: On top of a big pile of ammo Posts: 148	Brian, your not a subscriber? Guess I'll have to call you and straighten you out a bit. __________________ "A broken heart heals faster than two broken knee-caps"

January 11, 2005, 10:18 PM	#19
Don Gwinn Staff Emeritus Join Date: March 9, 2000 Location: Virden, IL Posts: 5,917	Well, he wasn't . . . two years ago. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don Gwinn: Chicago Gun Rights Examiner

January 11, 2005, 11:57 PM	#20
kobun Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2002 Location: On top of a big pile of ammo Posts: 148	Don, are you sure he is now? I'm not. __________________ "A broken heart heals faster than two broken knee-caps"

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