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The term is derived from SWAT teams, which stands for '''S'''pecial '''W'''eapons '''a'''nd '''T'''actics.

The term is derived from SWAT teams, which stands for '''S'''pecial '''W'''eapons '''a'''nd '''T'''actics.

Swatting came to prominence in 2011 when a blogger at [[Patterico's Pontifications]] wrote a series of articles about activist [[Brett Kimberlin]].<ref>[http://patterico.com/2012/05/25/convicted-bomber-brett-kimberlin-neal-rauhauser-ron-brynaert-and-their-campaign-of-political-terrorism/ Convicted Bomber Brett Kimberlin, Neal Rauhauser, Ron Brynaert, and Their Campaign of Political Terrorism]</ref>  It has been used against other conservative bloggers as well, such as Aaron Walker<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2012/06/25/blogger-aaron-walker-swatted/ Blogger Aaron Walker Latest Swatting Victim]</ref> and Erick Erickson of [[RedState]].<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/05/31/conservative-bloggers-say-theyre-being-harassed-for-postings.html Conservative bloggers say they're targets of dangerous 'SWAT-ing' prank], [[Fox News]]</ref>  Progressive activists have discussed using Swatting as a means to intimidate legal gun owners.<ref>[http://www.nationalreview.com/article/389441/moms-demand-swatting-charles-c-w-cooke Moms Demand SWATting]</ref>

Swatting came to prominence in 2011 when a blogger at [[Patterico's Pontifications]] wrote a series of articles about activist [[Brett Kimberlin]].<ref>[http://patterico.com/2012/05/25/convicted-bomber-brett-kimberlin-neal-rauhauser-ron-brynaert-and-their-campaign-of-political-terrorism/ Convicted Bomber Brett Kimberlin, Neal Rauhauser, Ron Brynaert, and Their Campaign of Political Terrorism]</ref>  It has been used against other conservative bloggers as well, such as Aaron Walker<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2012/06/25/blogger-aaron-walker-swatted/ Blogger Aaron Walker Latest Swatting Victim]</ref> and Erick Erickson of [[RedState]].<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/05/31/conservative-bloggers-say-theyre-being-harassed-for-postings.html Conservative bloggers say they're targets of dangerous 'SWAT-ing' prank], [[Fox News]]</ref>  Progressive activists have discussed using Swatting as a means to intimidate legal gun owners.<ref>[http://www.nationalreview.com/article/389441/moms-demand-swatting-charles-c-w-cooke Moms Demand SWATting]</ref>

The Interstate Swatting Hoax Act of 2015 was sponsored by Representative Katherine Clark.<ref>[https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4057/text H.R.4057 - Interstate Swatting Hoax Act]</ref>

The Interstate Swatting Hoax Act of 2015 was sponsored by Representative Katherine Clark.<ref>[https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4057/text H.R.4057 - Interstate Swatting Hoax Act]</ref>