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Old August 2, 2001, 11:44 PM   #76
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The Tactical Advisor / Totally Tactical/CQC Monthly

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Old August 2, 2001, 11:58 PM   #77
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The Firing Line is the best

The word Tactical is an overkill in today's society.

The only drawback to using The Firing Line is the URL. Having a URL that's the same as the magazine name makes it easier for arm chair Joe to find on the 'net. Since thefiringline.com is already in use , it would have to be something along the lines of tflmagazine.com.
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Old August 3, 2001, 12:21 AM   #78
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Or you could setup a simple splash page where people can chose the mag or the BBS.

<== this way to the magazine | this way to the forums ==>

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Old August 3, 2001, 01:51 PM   #79
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Just call it "Firing Line" and leave it at that...

IMHO, SWAT, "Tactical" anything, etc., all should be something that should essentially be LEO/military-only, or else they reek of mall ninjas and stereotypical gun crazies... I'd go out of my way to have pictures of women and minorities on the cover too...

I'd also run an editorial policy toward advertising, and not accept "mall ninja" ads - You know, the things that say that you can be a real detective, ads for any ninja stuff, etc... That's all part of the high road, right?

Need a precision-shooting/handloading oriented columnist?
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Old August 3, 2001, 01:56 PM   #80
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"Point of Impact"

"Barrel of a Gun"

"Armed and Aware"

in case the laws become too restrictive:
"Pointy Sticks"



We're all sick of the word "tactical."

"Weapons and Tactics" is already a newsletter that you can subscribe to.
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Old August 3, 2001, 02:00 PM   #81
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We can not have the word tactical in the title of the magazine.

Tactical would require that the magazine be 40% polymer and only two colors could be used: black and OD green.

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Old August 3, 2001, 02:19 PM   #82
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New Magazine Name: Tactical Weaponcraft


Or, as one of my firearms instructors has been heard to say:

Boom, boom. Out go the lights!
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Old August 3, 2001, 02:53 PM   #83
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As long as the articles pertaining to law enforcement are in the context of their survival and the survival and protection of the average citizen and NOT oriented toward "offensive" tactics, then some mix of the terms "Tactics", "Defense" and "Weaponcraft" could combine in an appropriate descriptive title.

Such as:[list=1][*]Weaponcraft of Defensive Tactics[*]Weaponcraft of Tactical Defense[*]Tactics of Defensive Weaponcraft[*]Tactical and Defensive Weaponcraft[*]Defensive and Tactical Weaponcraft[*]Tactics and Defense: Weaponcraft[*]etc.[/list=1]
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Old August 3, 2001, 03:31 PM   #84
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Lots of good ideas here!

Let me add one more.

"Street Wise"
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Old August 3, 2001, 04:11 PM   #85
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For the cynic: GUN RAG, the journal of elitist whores of the gun trade

For the naughty types: LOVING ARMS, full page spreads of full capacity magazines and the men and women who love them. Shocking, explicit and no holds barred.

For the weekend warrior: RAMBO'S CLOSET, camo make up tips, one handed M-60 use, tips on choosing a REALLY big knife. This week we interview Cynthia Rorthrock...

For the boy scout : BE PREPARED tactics and training for a better tomorrow (what if that little old lady you helped across the street pulls an uzi?) the citizen's arrest, return of the lanyard, etc.

For the traditionalist: It ain't a swat.. its a COWA (can of whoop-ass). Stooping power of the 45-70 in 'tactical applications', why leather is better than courdura etc. enter our "break a scout rifle with a big assed rock contest". Runner up name: Packing Iron

For the snob: the Black Magazine, to the outsider it means nothing.. to the insider well.. if you have to ask you don't know do you? Comes in a cellophane wrap with no explanation. The antis fear it like the anarchists cookbook, but its on sale in every grocery store in america.

For those who enjoy yanking the chains of the Antis... BIG %$#&^% GUNS, yes all the biggest scariest most leathal hardward and tactics served up with the subtlety of a hollowpoint to the forehead. This mag actually DOES the goat test. Runner up names, Trigger Happy, Gun Nutz.

For those with a sense of irony: BIKINI GIRLS WITH MACHINE GUNS, of course only women are on the staff and thier targets all look like thier ex-boyfriends, no BS and good tactics though. These girls don't shoot to wound. Runner up names: Rich's Angels, Chicks Packing Heat, Gun Grrlz

and my personal favorite:

THE PROFESSIONAL tactics for citizens and law enforcement, or tactics and training for the future (this can appeal to both leo and civilians alike) Should you clear a room or call for backup? You only have 10 rounds.. how to make them count. Or is the 1911 really "obsolete"? (the most popular tfl topic of late)


Just a few thoughts, but hey i've only been in magazines for 7 years or so.
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Old August 3, 2001, 05:05 PM   #86
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I like RWK's idea, with a minor change:

WEAPONS AND TACTICS
for Law Enforcement and Personal Defense
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Old August 3, 2001, 05:16 PM   #87
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Ok I was in a silly mood....
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Old August 3, 2001, 05:20 PM   #88
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Old August 3, 2001, 05:39 PM   #89
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Dr. Rob has some killer ideas! Fantastic.

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Old August 3, 2001, 09:50 PM   #90
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How about:

Condition Red or Condition Yellow?

Gun-related and tactical related.

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Old August 3, 2001, 11:10 PM   #91
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You want to catch a roving eye and immediately impart the concept "I am about guns, mostly." Unfortunately, this rules out a good deal of cleverness. Including, IMO, The Firing Line.

On the idea of "grabbing" people:

Guns For Everybody
-This would be best served by lots of cover images of people who aren't normally on gunmag covers. (Calling Dr. Volk...)

Guns For Fighting
-Fits nicely with SWAT's existing cover style. Also no JBT connotation.

Of course, both of these place a heavy emphasis on guns. More so than the current title.
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Old August 3, 2001, 11:24 PM   #92
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I hereby nominate Dr. Rob for Senior Graphic Design Specialist for the mag.

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Old August 4, 2001, 01:10 AM   #93
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Dr.Rob. I would have to say that you are a brilliant man. Could I advertise my new gun company "Bad *&^%/#* Arms" in your magazine?
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Old August 4, 2001, 01:51 AM   #94
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Title:
Armed & Responsible
Underneath Title:
The Tools And Skills Of Responsible Citizens And Law Enforcement

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Old August 4, 2001, 10:03 AM   #95
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Just because I'm not commenting, doesn't mean we're not reading! There's some great choices here. Decisions will be announced probably next week. So there's still time.
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Old August 4, 2001, 10:12 AM   #96
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Keep the S.W.A.T. For a while with subtitle

TACTICS For The Armed Citizen

Let the subtitle grow and the primary title shrink over time until it becomes;

...................TACTICS
............For The Armed Citizen

With "Formerly S.W.A.T" in an upper corner for nuther year.

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Old August 4, 2001, 10:35 AM   #97
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Family Firearms

Firearms Monthly

Great Guns

Practical Sportarms

Yeah, I know..it ain't blood'ngutsy...but Tactical Testosterone wudn't be good
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Old August 4, 2001, 11:55 AM   #98
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OFFENSIVE/DEFENSIVE CONCEPTS
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Old August 4, 2001, 12:09 PM   #99
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Old August 4, 2001, 12:23 PM   #100
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