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| | Encyclopedia: SWAT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) |
 | | Clothing consists of fire-proof Nomex coveralls, a bullet-resistant vest, an outer tactical vest that carries equipment, Nomex gloves, a balaclava, tactical goggles, a Kevlar helmet or gas mask, a flashlight, soft-soled urban boots, flexi-cuffs, and thigh ammo pouches. |
 | | While a wide variety of weapons are used by SWAT teams, the usual weapons include submachine guns (SMGs), carbines, assault rifles, shotguns, sniper rifles, flashbangs, tear gas grenades, and semi-automatic handguns. |
 | | To breach doors quickly, battering rams, shotguns, or explosive charges can be used to break the lock or hinges, or even demolish the door frame itself. |
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