READING MATERIAL: This is the GSG9.

50 years in service for security and freedom. The GSG9 of the Federal Police can look back on a proud and successful history and is simultaneously in operation. Reason enough for K-ISOM to deliver a solid special issue.

K-ISOM shows the present of the GSG9 in many pictures and the unit still operates in the spirit of its founder: Ulrich Wegener created and shaped the German counter-terrorism specialists.

This is what it used to look like. Historical pictures are also included in the magazine. It's fascinating to see how much has changed in the equipment segment over these 50 years.

All good things come from above. Helicopters are also part of the "vehicles" that transport the specialists to the target point where they are needed. Everything can be seen in the magazine.

And, as we mentioned, plenty of photos as well… 

The individual operational units and their specializations are also presented.

And the current gear and weaponry of the men.

GSG9 also exists within a network: it is part of ATLAS, a European umbrella organization of police special forces that combat crime and terrorism.

CONCLUSION: A hefty K-ISOM issue, full of GSG9 content. Plenty of pictures and everything about the historical and current equipment of the German Federal Police's special forces.

K-ISOM Special "GSG 9 today - 50 years in operation" has 160 pages and costs 19 Euros (DEU). It is available at well-stocked newsstands or directly from the publisher.

K-ISOM on the web: k-isom.com