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Archery	Blades	Black Powder	Explosives	Field Expedient
Gunsmithing	IED	Military Small	Military Heavy	Modern Firearms
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Archery

Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel (Paperback - February 1999)

The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume One by Jim Hamm (Editor), et al (Paperback - March 2000)

Making Indian Bows and Arrows, The Old Way by Douglas Wallentine, Douglas Spotted Eagle (Editor) (Paperback - October 1988

A Basic Guide to Archery (An Official U.S. Olympic Committee Sports Series) by U.S. Olympic Committee (Paperback - October 1997)

Bow and Arrow: The Comprehensive Guide to Equipment, Technique, and Competition by Larry Wise, Larry Wert (Paperback - April 1992)

Instinctive Archery Insights: Enhanced Performance, Accelerated Learning, Increased Accuracy by Jay Kidwell (Paperback)

Bowhunting Equipment & Skills (Hunting & Fishing Library) by Dwight R. Schuh (Editor), et al (Hardcover - January 1997)

Archery (Know the Sport) by John Adams (Paperback - July 1996)

Encyclopedia of Native American Bows, Arrows, & Quivers: Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest by Steve Allely, Jim Hamm (Hardcover - October 1999)

Hunting with the Bow & Arrow by Saxton Pope (Paperback)

One Arrow, One Life: Zen, Archery, Enlightenment by Kenneth Kushner (Paperback - October 2000)

Professional Archery Technique by Kirk Ethridge (Paperback - June 1997)

Kyudo: The Essence and Practice of Japanese Archery by Hideharu Onuma, et al (Hardcover - June 1993)

Bowhunting Tactics of the Pros: Strategies for Deer and Big Game by Lamar Underwood (Editor) (Hardcover)

The Ultimate Guide to Bowhunting: An Essential Guide for Beginning and Accomplished Bowhunters by H. Lea Lawrence (Hardcover - February 2002) Usually ships in 24 hours

Bowhunter's Digest: Advanced Tactics (Bowhunters' Digest, 5th Ed) by Kevin Michalowski (Editor) (Paperback - June 2002) Usually ships in 2 to 3 days

Making Arrows the Old Way!! by Doug Wallentine, et al (Paperback - March 1989)

Flintknapping: Making and Understanding Stone Tools by John C. Whittaker (Paperback - May 1994)

Old Tools - New Eyes: A Primal Primer of Flintknapping by Bob Patten, Richard Jagoda (Illustrator) (Paperback - February 1999)

VIDEO TAPES !!!

Kuk Kung: Korean Archery While the popular Korean martial arts like tae kwon do and tang soo do have spread around the world, generations of warriors have quietly practiced more traditional Korean Combat arts, preserving centuries old techniques in virtual secrecy. Now, you can discover what few people outside of Korea know-the rich tradition of Korean warrior arts like ssireum, kumdo and archery. Each tape in this continuing series gives you a rare glimpse of the techniques, history and philosophy of an art through the words and actions of its masters. Korea is known throughout the world for consistently producing gold medallists in Olympic archery. The roots of its success lie in the traditional Korean method of archery known as Kung Kuk. This tape explores the philosophy and history of Korean archery as well as the exact methods used by traditional archers to achieve perfection in this demanding art. Demonstrations by some of the greatest archery masters in Korea illustrate the concepts of stance, grip, aim, release, and more.

Archery Elk: The Dream Hunt Paul Brunner, Tom Moore, Mike Lapinski and others share with you the excitement and thrill of bugling bull elk. They hunt in different regions of the country so it is more familiar territory, no matter where you are going to hunt elk. I have watched this video many times and will watch it many more in the future.

Archery Gobblers

How - to Construct the Asiatic Composite Bow Two hours of detailed explanations. The authors explain all you need to have your job done. Then comes the difficult part, putting it to practice, but this video is really a help in making things easier. They start from the preparation of the horns, wood and sinew, with useful tools you would never think of using. Then the whole process is explained. Really a must for those of us who cannot find the book of Klopseg and have no access to a teacher, but are willing to make this fascinating bow.

Bow Harvest

The Primitive Bow & Arrow

Bowhunting Plainsgame in Africa Awesome! Action pacted, some of the best bowhunting footage I have ever seen! Would recommend this video to anyone.

Art Young: A Bowhunting LegendArt Young and Saxton Pope show modern day bowhunters what real hunters are. Bringing only their primitive bows, and what they could carry on their backs, these two legends took on the Alaska wilderness of 1922. Actual footage of their 1922 expedition shows Pope & Young hunting Moose, Caribou, Dahl Sheep, and Grizzly Bears, all with their traditional archery gear. In addition, this video reveals how they used tree bark to make a Caribou call, and how they used the hide of a Moose they arrowed to make a canoe. This video is a must see for every archery enthusiast.

Bowhunting October Whitetails I This was the first bowhunting video I ever watched, and I have loved it ever since. Even though it says release date is 1998, video predates that by 10 years. {I know because it was in 1980's that I first saw it} Don't let that deter you, though; the quality and information are ageless. Several deer taken on camera, including one of the most incredible running deer instinctive shots I've ever witnessed. Honestly, an absolute must for anyone who likes quality hunting videoes with lots of action, invaluable information, and some good old fashioned fun.

Bowhunting October Whitetails II

Magazine Subscriptions !!!

Bowhunter 9 issues/12 months. This magazine's editorial focus is on hunting archers, conservationists and outdoorsmen. Its feature articles deal with bowhunting (both large and small game), bowhunting personalities and various technical aspects of the sport. Specific sections of the magazine deal with bowhunting basics and news of bowhunting organizations and activities.

Bowhunting World 9 issues/12 months. Contains technical information, bowhunting and target shooting features, and interviews with personalities.

Bow Masters 6 issues/12 months. The fastest-growing bowhunting magazine in the country, Bow Masters' increased circulation hit the editorial target of providing today's serious archery hunters with information they can use in the field day in and day out. Including everything from big game to southern whitetail, every issue is packed with useful bow reviews and equipment reports, hunting tactics and strategies for today's bowhunter. Published bimonthly.

Bowhunting 9 issues/12 months. This magazine features in-depth articles on archery equipment and bow-hunting techniques. Each issue contains profiles of new equipment, detailed how-to articles, new product sections and regular columns dedicated to industry developments, reader questions and archery successes.

Blades 

Knives, Knife Fighting, And Related Hassles : How To Survive A Real Knife Fight by Marc Animal MacYoung (Author) (Paperback - January 1990)

Master Of The Blade : Secrets Of The Deadly Art Of Knife Fighting by Richard Ryan (Author) (Paperback - November 1999)

Complete Book Of Knife Fighting by William L. Cassidy (Author) (Paperback - February 1994)

Street Steel : Choosing And Carrying Self-Defense Knives by Michael Janich (Author) (Paperback - December 1996)

Codex Wallerstein : A Medieval Fighting Book from the Fifteenth Century on the Longsword, Falchion, Dagger, and Wrestling by Grzegorz Zabinski (Author), Bartlomiej Walczak (Author) (Hardcover - July 2002)

Medieval Combat: A Fifteenth-Century Illustrated Manual of Swordfighting and Close-Quarter Combat by Hans Talhoffer, et al (Hardcover - September 2000)

Medieval Swordsmanship: Illustrated Methods and Techniques by John Clements (Author) (Paperback)

Renaissance Swordsmanship : The Illustrated Book Of Rapiers And Cut And Thrust Swords And Their Use by John Clements (Author) (Paperback)

Epee Fencing: A Complete System by Imre Vass (Hardcover)

Highland Swordsmanship: Techniques of the Scottish Sword Masters by Sir William Hope, et al (Paperback)

The Art and Science of Fencing by Nick Evangelista (Paperback)

Fencer's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Traditional & Sport Fencing (Start-Up Sports, No 8) by Doug Werner (Paperback - July 1997)

The Inner Game of Fencing: Excellence in Form, Technique, Strategy and Spirit. by Nick Evangelista (Paperback - February 2000)

Secrets of the Sword by Cesar Lecat Bazancourt, et al (Paperback - August 1998)

THE MODERN SWORDSMAN - Realistic Training for Serious Self-Defense by Fred Hutchinson (Author) (Paperback - September 1998)

The Woman Fencer by Nick Evangelista, Anita Evangelista (Paperback)

Knife and Tomahawk Throwing: The Art of the Experts by Harry K. McEvoy (Paperback - December 1988)

Blade Master : Advanced Survival Skills For The Knife by John Sanchez (Author) (Paperback - December 1982)

Fencing: The Modern International Style by Istvan Lukovich (Hardcover - January 1998)

Old Sword-Play: Techniques of the Great Masters by Alfred Hutton, Maestro Ramon Martinez (Paperback - January 2002)

Basic Foil Fencing by Charles Simonian (Paperback - June 1995)

Black Powder 

Black Powder Hobby Gunsmithing by Sam Fadala, Dale Storey (Paperback - March 1994) This book is a complete step by step reference for building, tuning, and repairing black powder rifles, pistols, and revolvers. The section on tuning cap and ball revolvers immediately paid for my book. It also has a great historical introduction on the frontier gunsmith, with sections on tools and safety.

Muzzleloading (Complete Hunter (Creative Publishing International) by Toby Bridges, Tony Knight (Contributor) (Hardcover - November 2000) Concise easy to read text is complemented by more than 200 color photos. There is a new development in muzzleloading that is the next quantum leap since Tony Knight developed the in-line in 1985. This new version is fully covered and explained in the book. The book also covers topics such as powders where readers learn about the development of black powder, pyrodex, and now even smokeless powder use in muzzleloading weapons. And a section on bullets traces their development from rough cast versions to today's sabots that help propel jacketed pistol bullets. Ignition systems from flintlocks to percussion cap ignition systems are fully explained in both text and photos. Finally, "Hunting with Muzzleloaders" explains why this segment of the shooting sports is growing.

Advanced Black Powder Hunting by Toby Bridges (Paperback - April 1998) Usually ships in 24 hours

The Ultimate Guide to Blackpowder Hunting: How to Get in on One of the Fastest-Growing Outdoor Sports by Al Raychard (Hardcover) Usually ships in 24 hours Although a muzzleloader is one of the simplest and most functional firearms ever devised, a myriad of questions challenge modern muzzleloader hunters and shooters, who have more types of firearms, powders, loads, and other products to choose from than our ancestors ever thought possible. In The Ultimate Guide to Blackpowder Hunting, Al Raychard answers these questions and many more, covering such topics as the anatomy of a muzzleloader, muzzleloader types and designs, ignition systems, propellants, projectiles and barrels, and loading up and sighting in for hunting. Raychard also gets into explaining field-tested tactics for hunting a variety of big-game species.

Modern Muzzleloading for Today's Whitetails by Ian McMurchy (Editor), Patrick Durkin (Editor) (Hardcover - September 2000) Usually ships in 2 to 3 days This in-depth book concentrates on hunting deer with in-line rifles the black-powder gun that is revolutionizing muzzleloader deer hunting in much the same way the compound bow propelled bow-hunting into a pastime for the masses.

The Complete Blackpowder Handbook A one-stop shop for black powder and muzzle loading fans, this comprehensive fourth edition contains practically everything on black powder guns, shooting loads, shooting games, and new developments. View today's guns, expanded hunting-load recipes, and equipment advancements to stay on top of this fast-moving and ever expanding sport. A valuable reference and teaching tool for black powder users of all ages, the handbook teaches readers the histories of black powder guns, how to shoot black powder rifles, handguns, and shotguns, and correct cleaning and maintenance measures vital to the longevity of these guns.

Blackpowder Loading Manual Fadela has done it again. This seminal work, now in its third edition is updated and better than ever. Anyone, who uses a blackpowder rifle , pistol or shotgun should be equipped with this due to its sheer range of information.

The Blue Book of Modern Black Powder Values The Blue Book of Modern Black Powder Values is a softcover reference and value guide for modern black powder firearms. With 96 pages of B&W value pricing and model information, and over 24 pages of color, this book is designed as the sequel to Colt Blackpowder Reproductions and Replicas, in addition to being another stand alone Blue Book title. This book contains the most up-to-date information and pricing on almost all modern black powder firearms.

Do-It-Yourself Gunpowder Cookbook by Don McLean (Author) (Paperback - September 1999) Learn how to make gunpowder from such items as dead cats, whiskey, your living room ceiling, manure and maple syrup with simple hand tools and techniques that have been used for centuries. This is a practical and safe approach to making the oldest propellant/explosive known. For information purposes only.

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MODERN MUZZLELOADING: BLACK POWDER SHOOTING FOR SPORT, SURVIVAL, AND SELF-DEFENSE

Explosives 

Field Expedient 

Expedient Homemade Firearms : The 9mm Submachine Gun by P.A. Luty (Author) (Paperback - May 1998) The author provides clear, step-by-step instructions for and expedient 9mm submachine gun. It is easily constructed from readily available materials, primarily steel tubing; it does not require a lathe and milling machine and it can be built by just about anyone in about a week. For Academic Study Only

Zips, Pipes, And Pens : Arsenal Of Improvised Weapons by J. David Truby (Author) (Paperback - December 1993) In this book, J. David Truby demonstrates why gun control simply doesn't work. Features rare photos of remarkably ingenious and very deadly improvised weapons made by guerrillas, secret agents, criminals and freedom fighters, all collected from prisons, police departments and Third World countries. For information purposes only.

Improvised Modified Firearms : Deadly Homemade Weapons by J. David Truby (Author), John Minnery (Author) (Paperback - March 1992) Take away free people's firearms, and they will make others. Through vivid descriptions and rare photos, this book documents the extremes to which people - including armies, gangs, guerrillas and prisoners - will go when normal supplies of firearms are denied.

Do-It-Yourself Submachine Gun : It's Homemade, 9mm, Lightweight, Durable-And It'll Never Be On Any Import Ban Lists! by Gerard Metral (Author) (Paperback - September 1999) Build your own 9mm, blowback, selective-fire submachine gun that's as powerful as an Uzi or HK MP5 but has fewer parts and is more durable. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions and machinist's drawings in this book. For academic study only.

Home Workshop Explosives by Uncle Fester (Paperback) This book details the manufacture of demolition strength high explosives. The thorough and clear descriptions of the processes involved in making these explosives is possible because while I was in college, I used to like making these explosives for entertainment purposes. The book also details the further processing of the explosives into gelatine or plastique forms for greater safety in handling.

MORE WORKBENCH SILENCERS

How To Make A Silencer For A .22 This handy little manual teaches you everything you need to know to legally manufacture a silencer for any .22 - without a lathe or welder. These inexpensive homemade silencers give you all the suppression you need, thread on solidly, do not affect your accuracy or the gun's functioning and last for hundreds of rounds. For academic study only.

The .50-Caliber Rifle Construction Manual

How To Make A Silencer For A .45 Because it does not produce a sonic "crack," the .45 is an ideal pistol for a silencer. Here is a nuts-and-bolts guide to making your own silencer for the Colt 1911 Government Model .45 and its clones. Includes construction details for all components, manufacturing tips that will save you time and effort, and plenty of clear illustrations. For academic study only.

Silencer History And Performance This is the most significant book on firearm silencers in years. Find out the story behind and incredible capabilities of modern silencers used by elite military units and secretive government agencies. Author Alan Paulson has been called "the dean of the American silencer experts today."

How To Make A Silencer For A Mini-14 The Ruger Mini-14 may be the ultimate plinker, hunting and survival rifle. If you already have the many accessories available for it, why not complete your collection with a do-it-yourself silencer? Here are step-by-step instructions to show you how to construct a tough, working silencer able to handle the high pressures generated by the Mini-14's .223 round. All BATF rules apply.

Silent Death, Second Edition This book details the home or clandestine manufacture of poisonous materials, with an emphasis upon guerrilla war applications. Topics covered in detail include nerve gases, ricin, botulin toxin, and much more. The Aum cult in Tokyo used this book as their lab manual.

Hayduke Silencer Book Learn how to make firearm silencers from common items found around the house. George Hayduke, the Master of Revenge, will show you how! Enter the world of muffled mayhem with these simple, effective and legal silencer designs. For information purposes only.

Modern Firearm Silencers This illustrated report on suppressor technology presents innovative designs of well-known suppressor manufacturers and offers definitive comparisons of models based on prices, features, kits, independent manufacturers and technological advances. It also examines the history of the silencer and the attitudes of the U.S. government, the public and terrorists about its usage.

Silencers For Hand Firearms One of the world's foremost experts, Siegfried Huebner has published numerous books and articles in his native Germany, and he has drawn from extensive research at the Mauser works, Heckler & Koch and the German army proving ground to bring to you this, his first English-language text on silencers. This complete and authoritative guide includes chapters on the principles of silencers, WWII silencers, clandestine weapons and more.

Submachine Gun : Home Workshop Guns for Now the average person can easily make a submachine gun with minimal tools, equipment and material. This nontechnical book walks you through building the receiver, breech block, barrel, trigger assembly, stock, pistol grip, sights and magazine, as well as heat treating and finishing. Must reading for anyone who is concerned about our increasingly restrictive government. For academic study only.

The .22 Machine Pistol Detailed illustrations, clear photos, and thorough text show you how to make a sharp, reliable .22 machine pistol from scratch. Covers everything from choosing the right tools and materials to building the gun's major components to final finishing and bluing. For academic study only.

Homemade Guns & Homemade Ammo by Ronald B. Brown (Paperback - 1999) At first look at the cover this may look like a rehash of the homemade shotgun in the Improvised Munitions Black Book but just take a look at the index! Everything is there. Instructions on making a rifle or shotgun in about every available caliber, assembly of same, testing and variations in types of the guns. If ammunition is a problem-not to worry! As long as you have a cartridge case the book brings you through making all types of gunpowders, primers, and moulding new bullets. The thing is what really struck me was his method of reloading a .22 cartridge with an electric drill to provide the centrifugal force. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT HOMEMADE GUNS, PRIMERS OR GUNPOWDERS (EVEN SHOWS HOW TO MAKE SODIUM CHLORATE FROM SALT USING ELECTROLYSIS). ITS THE MOST EXCELLENT BOOK I HAVE EVER COME ACROSS!

Home Workshop Prototype Firearms Master gun maker Bill Holmes shares what will and won't work in designing and building rifles and shotguns from raw materials. Includes the fine points of creating everything from actions to sights, as well as tips on tools, materials, assembly, finishing and more. For academic study only.

Improvised Munitions Black Book [#C-151] (Paperback - December 1980)

Improvised Ninja Smoke Devices (B-101) (Paperback - June 1986)

Pool Cues, Beer Bottles, And Baseball Bats : Animal's Guide To Improvised Weapons For Self-Defense by Marc Animal MacYoung (Author) (Paperback - December 1990)Would you admit to getting your butt kicked with a hairbrush? Animal would, because as a seasoned veteran of streetfighting, he knows it can happen. Learn to pick up darn near anything and use it to survive.

Workbench Silencers : The Art Of Improvised Designs by George M. Hollenbach (Author) (Paperback - July 1999) Here is a slew of new and interesting improvised silencer designs featuring innovative couplings plus variations on aluminum cans, oil filters, PVC pipe, plumbing devices, water sprinkler pieces and other unique materials. Warning: It is illegal to possess or make firearm silencers without BATF registration. For academic study only.

Improvised Home-Built Recoilless Launchers : A Video Construction Guide by Joseph Bazooka (Author)

Improvised Shaped Charges : Breaching Bunkers And Armor by Anonymous (Author)

The Anarchist Cookbook (C-066) by William Powell, Peter Bergman (Introduction) (Paperback - August 1991)

The Anarchist Handbook 3 [#C-9060] by Robert Wells (Paperback - 1992)

Silent But Deadly : More Homemade Silencers From Hayduke The Master by George Hayduke (Author) (Paperback - December 1998) Despite what the Brady bunch might say, silencers serve some very civilized functions and contribute to a saner, quieter way of life, which is why a lot of folks like them. After reading The Hayduke Silencer Book, many readers shared their own ideas for simple designs you can build at home, legally. Here is the cream of the crop.

Poor Man's James Bond (#C-065) by Kurt Saxon (Paperback - January 1991) There is a storm of controversy regarding this book. Kurt Saxon is well known survivalist whose work is sometimes misunderstood as guide to terrorism, but in fact the book deals with broader subjects of how to survive if civilization collapse. The majority of the work should be required reading for people is high risk weather areas. Very few people would know how to survive for prolonged period without electricity or how to perserve food. With El Nino, Asteroids, and earthquake, this book may be the most valuable book you'll ever own.

Homemade C-4 A Closer Look : A Closer Look -- by Ragnar Benson (Author); Unknown Binding

Homemade C-4 A Recipe For Survival : A Recipe For Survival -- by Ragnar Benson (Author); Paperback

Gunsmithing

Gunsmithing the Rifle: Fixes & Upgrades for the Precision Shooter (American Gunsmith Library Vol. Iii) by American Gunsmith Editors (Editor) (Hardcover - January 1998)

Gunsmithing: Rifles by Patrick Sweeney (Paperback - October 1999)

The Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly Part III: Rimfire Rifles by J. B. Wood (Paperback - February 1994)

Gunsmithing: Pistols & Revolvers by Patrick Sweeney (Paperback - June 1998)

Do-It-Yourself Submachine Gun : It's Homemade, 9mm, Lightweight, Durable-And It'll Never Be On Any Import Ban Lists! by Gerard Metral (Author) (Paperback - September 1999)

Gunsmithing: Shotguns by Patrick Sweeney (Paperback - November 2000)

Gunsmithing the Shotgun : Tips and Techniques (Hardcover - June 1998)

Black Powder Hobby Gunsmithing by Sam Fadala, Dale Storey (Paperback - March 1994)

Gun Digest Book of Riflesmithing by Jack Mitchell (Paperback - January 1983)

Gunsmithing at Home Lock Stock & Barrel: Lock, Stock & Barrel by John E. Traister (Paperback - February 1996)

Practical Gunsmithing by Editors of American Gunsmith (Editor) (Paperback - April 1996)

The Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly

The Ultimate in Rifle Accuracy

Gunsmithing by R. R., Dunlap, Roy E. Dunlap (Hardcover - September 1979)

The Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly

Gunsmithing: Guns of the Old West

The Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly

Expedient Homemade Firearms

Guerrilla Gunsmithing: Quick And Dirty Methods For Fixing Firearms In Desperate Times by Ragnar Benson (Author) (Paperback)

The Orvis Field Guide to Shotgun Care & Maintenance (The Orvis Field Guide Series) by Tom Morrow, et al (Hardcover - October 2000)

The .50-Caliber Rifle Construction

Choosing & Using Gunsmithing Tools (American Gunsmith Library) by American Gunsmith Editors (Editor) (Hardcover - August 1998)

Gunsmithing the Handgun: The Shooters Guide to Fit, Function & Repair (American Gunsmith Library Vol. Ii) by American Gunsmith Editors (Editor) (Hardcover - December 1997)

Gunsmithing Tips and Projects (Paperback - December 1990)

Firearms Disassembly With Exploded Views by John A. Karns, John E. Traister (Paperback - April 1995)

Official SKS Manual by Maj. James F. Gebhardt (Translator) (Paperback - September 1999)

Home Workshop Prototype Firearms : How To Design, Build, And Sell Your Own Small Arms by Bill Holmes (Author) (Paperback - December 1999)  

Pistolsmithing by George C., Jr. Nonte (Hardcover - December 1974)

IED

Military Small 

THE NEW WORLD OF RUSSIAN SMALL ARMS AND AMMO Under Soviet rule, Russian small arms designers developed some of the most innovative small arms and ammo in history: underwater weapons; weapons that used silent ammo; whole families of rifles, pistols, shotguns and grenade launchers of truly advanced design favored by SPETsNAZ and the revolutionary new AN-94 assault rifle that is destined to replace the AK-74. This book contains detailed descriptions, specs and illustrations of the AN-94, PSS silent pistol, Bizon SMG, Saiga-12 tactical shotgun, GP-25 grenade launcher and more.

Military Small Arms of the 20th Century This new edition of Ian Hoggs classic is this centurys ultimate reference work on the subject of military small arms. It has been fully updated and expanded (by 64 pages) to cover all small arms in military service during the 20th century and now includes many arms listings and photographs that did not appear in earlier editions.

The Greenhill Military Small Arms Data This indispensable reference gives key data for each weapon, from the introduction of the metallic cartridge, to today's technologically advanced and wide-ranging equipment. Length, weight, muzzle velocity, and rate of fire are listed for each weapon, and its particular strengths and weaknesses are analyzed.

The World's Elite Forces: Small Arms and Accessories The World's Elite Forces: Small Arms and Accessories is an encyclopedic guide to the guns used by special forces (mainly police and SWAT units) around the world. A companion to The World's Elite Forces: Arms and Equipment in the Greenhill Military Manuals series, the book includes a page-long entry for each weapon detailing the uses of the gun and the technical innovations that make it distinctive, with a focus on the development of specialized features like silencers or sights for sniping. Author John Walter (The Luger Story) has also written an introduction discussing trends in weapons design.

Small Arms: Pistols and Rifles This handy reference guide, by the leading small arms author, provides descriptions, technical specifications and illustrations of 75 of the most important pistols and rifles, including the Heckler & Koch USP/SOCOM pistols, the FN Five-seven 5.7mm pistol, the Heckler & Koch G36 rifle and much more.

Submachine Guns This new handbook is an authoritative guide, by a leading weapons expert, to the world's most important submachine guns, from the Bergmann Musquete and Tommy gun of the 1920s to the innovative modern P90 Personal Defense Weapon. Born in World War I, the submachine gun came to maturity in World War II in the hands of Commandos, Rangers, Panzer-Grenadiers and Soviet Tank Riders. After the war these weapons were replaced by more efficient designs, epitomized by the Israeli Uzi and the German MP5, but at the same time the military adoption of short assault rifles turned the submachine gun into a weapon for police security and counter-terrorist forces.

The Vital Guide to Combat Guns and Infantry Weapons The only pocket-sized reference book available on the modern soldier's weapons. From handguns for self-protection combat rifles, machine-guns, and missiles, this unique volume includes weapons now used by police forces at airports along with firearms used by the SAS and other special forces. Sections include: pistols, combat rifles, sub-machine guns, machine guns and infantry missiles.

Modern Machine Guns This authoritative and superbly illustrated addition to the Greenhill Military Manuals series is a concise guide to the machine-gun. This comprehensive directory by a leading firearms expert and authority on military technology covers a vast array of weapons from the Gatling gun to the six-barrel Vulcan. In addition to outlining the history of each type and its development, this up-to-date guide cites the caliber, ammunition, length, weight, feed, rate of fire, and muzzle velocity of every weapon. The book covers machine-guns and variants manufactured in more than thirty countries, including Britain, the USA, Germany, Russia, Yugoslavia, China, Italy, Israel and Czechoslovakia.

Ammunition : Grenades and Projectile Munitions Concise guide to modern ammunition.& Detailed specifications and illustrations.& International coverage A rifle without ammunition is an expensive club, an artillery piece without shells, a futuristic sculpture. To fully understand weapons, one must understand ammunition. Some types have remained basically unchanged for more than a century, while others change radically as new technology develops or new types of targets present themselves. This latest in the popular Military Manual series examines everything from simple rifle cartridges to highly complex "smart" projectiles, from grenades and mortar bombs to cannon and tank ammunition.

The Gun Digest Book of Assault Weapons This is the latest word on true assault weaponry in use today by international military and law enforcement organizations. The authors report on the changing mission of these weapons and then test many of them during the preparation of exclusive performance reports. Coverage includes countries such as the U.S., Germany, Israel, Russia and South Africa.

Cartridges of the World This benchmark volume is the foremost source for cartridge information. Hunters, target shooters, military history buffs, ammunition reloaders and cartridge collectors alike will find all the answers to their cartridge and shotshell questions in this comprehensive book that includes 1,500+ cartridges. This reference book includes detailed photos, dimensional drawings and loading data. Descriptions of obsolete American cartridges tell the tale of ammunition used by settlers, cowboys and outlaws during the nation’s westward expansion, and offer insights into unusual rounds that never caught on. Hunters and shooters can improve their success with the useful ballistics tables.

Rifles & Combat Shotguns: Assault & Sniper Rifles A valuable reference to weapons used by infantrymen all over the world. Covers assault rifles, which offer accuracy and fire-power, sniper rifles which make it possible for a specialist to engage targets at long-range and shotguns used in specialized operations.

Fighting Submachine Gun, Machine Pistol, And Shotgun : A Hands-On Evaluation The third in T.J. Mullin's war weapons series is on semiautomatic machine guns, machine pistols and shotguns, perhaps the least understood of individual weapons. He tests more than 50 battle-scarred weapons from North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East and tells you which ones you can count on (an which ones you can't) and why.

Modern Beretta Firearms Gangarossa presents very useful information in detail about the firm and the excellent firearms the firm produces, including the famed Beretta 92FS, other Beretta pistols, shotguns, rifles and even machineguns. Rather than simply listing their characteristics, Gangarossa explains their design origins, their development history and their military, police and commercial uses in great detail. He also provides his view of the successes and failures of Beretta's arms.

Standard Catalog of Military Firearms 1870 to the Present: The Collector's Price & Reference Guide  From the author of the highly successful “Standard Catalog of Firearms®” comes this complete illustrated catalog of every known military firearm available to the U.S. collector, including handguns, rifles, shotguns, submachine guns, and machine guns. Coverage begins with the early cartridge models of the 1870s to the latest high-tech sniper rifles. A companion volume to ""Standard Catalog of Firearms®,"" this volume offers more detail for the military firearms collector, shooter and history buff. Gun collectors can place values on any type of gun they own and trace the history of individual guns while understanding their role in shaping history.

Understanding Firearm Ballistics

The M16/AR15 Rifle Whether a shooter or collector, inside the cover of this third book in the "Shooter's and Collector's Guide" series is a minutely detailed history of Eugene Stoner's AR15 and M16 rifles. The development of the M16 rifle is traced from the adoption of the first American-made flintlock musket in 1798 through Vietnam and the Gulf War to the present to show how the history of the country's military requirements molded the need for a small caliber, large magazine capacity, select fire rifle. If you are interested in the history of this fine battle rifle, or in tactical, bench rest, service rifle competition, or in just every day fun plinking, then this book will provide all the information you need to select, maintain, shoot and keep in good repair any AR15 rifle.

Complete AR-15/M16 Sourcebook What Every Shooter Needs to Know. This carefully researched revised and updated edition of The Complete AR-15/M16 Sourcebook offers fresh insight into why the AR-15/M16 rifle remains a favorite of soldiers, law enforcement officials, civilian shooters and self-defense experts. In it, Duncan Long takes another look at the history of the "black-rifle" from the bureaucratic blunders and military infighting that ruined its reliability during the Vietnam War to the modifications that transformed it into the most reliable weapon in the world. He also examines the many military and custom spinoffs of the firearm, including an invaluable listing of its various models, supplemented by an impressive collection of photos and illustrations. In addition, he covers grenade launchers, SAW versions, and experimental weapons systems and even gives a detailed assessment of the OICW and other firearms now being tested as replacements for the U.S. military's M16 and M4 carbine. An entire section of the book is devoted to the very newest accessories for the AR-15, with a hard look at which ones will enhance its capabilities-and which could get the shooter killed. In addition to offering advice on improving an AR-15 rifle, picking the best ammunition for it, and ensuring its reliability, Long presents simple techniques for creating a one-of-a-kind exotic weapon built around this rifle through the selection of parts and accessories now on the market (and where to get them). Finally, the book provides complete instructions on how to field-strip, detail strip, troubleshoot, and assemble an AR-15. Whether you want a weapon you can rely on to get you out of a tight spot or wish to build a super accurate target version of the AR-15, this is the most complete and up-to-date resource available on what many consider to be the best rifle ever made.

AR-15/M16 : A Practical Guide Here is the definitive book on the rifle that has been the inspiration for so many modern assault rifle designs. Invaluable to the M16 owner, it includes info on grenade launchers, assembly/disassembly, conversion kits and modifications, troubleshooting, ballistics and ammunition, combat use, testing, cleaning and lubrication. Also includes detailed step-by-step instructions and materials lists for the do-it-yourselfer.

The M14-Type Rifles The M14 was the last large caliber rifle adopted by the U.S. military. It was derived from, and replaced the M1 Garand of World War II and Korean War fame. It in turn was replaced by the 5.56 mm M16 in the early stages of the War in Vietnam. Although the M14 lasted less then 10 years as the military service rifle, its effect was overwhelming in civilian and military match target shooting for thirty year, especially at ranges exceeding 600 yards, and in the development of military and paramilitary sniper rifles. The book provides a history of the development of the civilian version of the M14 and the civilian version, the M1A,by its various manufacturers, including those in both Chinas. A chapter is given over to accurizing the M1A rifle for "do-it-yourselfers and for custom rifle smiths and the U.S. Army's National Match Specifications and building techniques are listed. Ammunition selection and preparation for match shooting and shooting techniques and positions are detailed. The book is heavily illustrated with photographs and line drawings. Also included are a list of manufacturers, parts and accessory suppliers and custom rifle smiths capable of building less than 1 minute of angle rifles.

Tactical Rifle : The Precision Tool For Urban Police Operations

The Official Soviet AKM Manual This military manual was originally issued by the Soviet Ministry of Defense for the AKM assault rifle and its folding-stock twin, the AKMS. It covers the history, function, maintenance, assembly and disassembly, confirmation zero, penetration characteristics of various cartridges, trajectory and dispersion patterns, accessories and much more.

Legends and Reality of the AK A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the History, Design, and Impact of the Kalashnikov Family of Weapons. There are many excellent books about the AK. What makes Legends and Reality of the AK-47 different from all the other AK books? It is co-written by a very close associate of designer Mikhail Kalashnikov at the Izhmash Arms Factory and one of America's most respected military small-arms experts. Because of Valery Shilin's close ties to both the designer and the factory, the authors were able to gain access to information, photos and weapons never before seen in public, including the AKB and AKB-1 assault rifles, the mysterious A-62 and the very latest prototypes of the AK's replacement, the AN-94. They fill in the gaps in the knowledge about the history and development of not only the Kalashnikov family of weapons but of other Russian small arms as well. Most important, as a friend and colleague, Shilin adds a personal perspective on the man behind the design of some of the most legendary weapons of the 20th century.

Kalashnikov This volume examines one of the outstanding successes in small-arms history. From the first gun designed by a convalescing Red Army sergeant in 1941, to mass production and use by a vast number of armed forces throughout the world, this is the complete story. The prototype was developed into the AK-47 by 1949, and by the 1950s the Kalashnikov had achieved runaway success based on simplicity and reliability. A superbly illustrated directory.

The Official Soviet SVD Manual This translation of the official Soviet SVD manual contains operating instructions for the 7.62mm snayperskaya vintovka Dragunov - the SVD. Designed by noted firearms designer Evgeniy Fedorovich Dragunov to operate under the most extreme climactic and combat situations, the SVD was the first Russian rifle designed from scratch specifically for sniping. It was accepted into the Soviet armory in 1963 and has been copied by the Chinese, Bulgarian, Romanian and Yugoslavian militaries. Learn to operate the lightweight, extremely reliable and easily maintained SVD as the master Dragunov himself intended and as it has been taught to hundreds of thousands of Russian soldiers. Topics include purpose and combat characteristics of combat rifles; basic components and their functions during firing; assembly and disassembly; construction of components, mechanisms, accessories and cartridges; stoppages during firing and how to correct them; maintenance and storage; inspection and preparation for firing; confirmation of zero and how to bring it back to normal zero and more.

The SKS Carbine, 2nd edition This is the first book to describe all models from all countries, including Romania, of the SKS Carbine on a part-by-part basis. A must for both collectors and shooters.

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Anti-Aircraft Artillery Anti-Aircraft Artillery tells of the development and operational use of this weapon from its inception as an anti-balloon defense at the end of the nineteenth century to the present. Covering weapons of all the major armies and providing an engrossing overview of the use, development and effectiveness of the anti-aircraft gun, this is an ideal and concise history of a fascinating weapon.

The Field Artillery: History and Sourcebook Focusing on artillery used on the battlefield rather than garrison, coast, antitank, and antiaircraft artillery, provides a an overview of the history through artillery's four revolutions from 1346 to the Gulf War, bibliographic essays covering the same period, biographical profiles of important people, a chronology, several appendices, and a glossary without pronunciation.

Twentieth-Century Artillery   Future military historians will surely look back upon the 20th century and say, "There was the zenith of artillery." Though it retains its importance on the battlefield, for sheer diversity of type and multiplicity of design, for size, numbers, and tactical influence, the likes of artillery as it stood in 1945 will never again be seen. Beginning with the guns that pounded the trenches in World War I, and the giant calibers of "Big Bertha," "Schalnke Emma," and the Paris gun, go through the century's most important hand-held and anti-tank devices, anti-aircraft guns, and World War II field pieces right up to the latest tactical and strategic missiles.

Distant Thunder: The U.S. Artillery The U.S. Artillery from the Spanish-American War to the Present

Gunnery and Explosives for Field Artillery Officers Prepared by the War Department in 1911, the transmittal note is from Major General Leonard Wood, then Chief of Staff. Directions on how to aim the gun, what trajectory to use and the (hoped for) result, how to use high explosives. Appendices include the Greek alphabet; range tables for 3-inch field guns, and exam questions

Guns, Mortars and Rockets  

Jane's Armour and Artillery Upgrades

Jane's Armour and Artillery 2002-2003

Bradley: A History of American Fighting and Support Vehicles by R. P. Hunnicutt (Hardcover - September 1999) Bradley covers the development and use of full-tracked, nontank fighting and support vehicles.

Sheridan: A History of the American Light Tank by R. P. Hunnicutt (Hardcover - September 1995)  The first volume, A History of the American Light Tank, documents the development of light armored vehicles from their early beginning in WWI to the end of WWII. This second volume traces not only the development of the light tank, but also its transition from a lightly armored vehicle supporting infantry to its current in extremis role for the Army's early entry forces. The centerpiece is the M551, General Sheridan, armored reconnaissance/airborne assault vehicle--a 16-ton tank that could swim, fire missile and caseless conventional ammunition from the same stabilized gun-launcher system, and be delivered to the combat area by parachute. Profusely illustrated, mostly in b&w, with some color.

Achtung-Panzer: The Development of Tank Warfare (Cmp) by Heinz Guderian, Christopher Duffy (Translator) (Paperback - May 2000) List A rare, enlightening account by an outstanding soldier reveals his thoughts and theories on armored warfare and motorized land battle--which he then put in action to devastating effect during World War Two. Guderian's treatise on the importance of tank development, and on modern mechanized technology, shows exactly why the Germans dominated land warfare in the early stage of the fighting. 53 b/w illus.,

Camp Colt to Desert Storm: The History of U.S. Armored Forces by George F. Hofmann (Introduction), Donn A. Starry (Introduction) (Hardcover - September 1999)   No comprehensive account of U.S. armor doctrine, technology and practice has ever been written. This anthology takes a long step toward filling that gap. University of Cincinnati history professor Hoffmann (The Super Sixth) and retired general Starry (Mounted Combat in Vietnam) outline the synergies among political, operational and material factors that shape American approaches to the tank in battle. While the contributors all uphold high intellectual standards, the work would have been improved by a stronger defining concept and firmer editorial control. The Korean War is given almost as much text space as the WWII European theater. The chapters on the Patton, Abrams and Bradley systems focus on design and procurement in mind-numbing administrative detail. These, however, are minor problems in a book that boasts some of the best available analyses of mobile war as practiced by the U.S. At the top of the list is Christopher Gabel's essay on WWII armor operations in Europe, a model for its balanced evaluation of American strengths and weaknesses. Stephen Borque's analysis of armor in Desert Storm is also a masterful operational narrative. In back-to-back chapters, Dale Wilson and Tim Nenninger combine for an overview of American armor from 1917 to 1939. A definitive chronicle in one voice remains to be written, but this edited collection will stand as a valuable resource for military historians.

Marines Under Armor: The Marine Corps and the Armored Fighting Vehicle, 1916-2000 by Kenneth W. Estes (Hardcover - October 2000)   In this story of men, machines and missions, Kenneth Estes tells how the U.S. Marine Corps came to acquire the armored fighting vehicle and what it tried to do with it. The longtime Marine tank officer and noted military historian offers an insider's view of the Corps's acquisition and use of armored fighting vehicles over the course of several generations, a view that illustrates the characteristics of the Corps as a military institution and of the men who have guided its development. His book examines the planning, acquisition, and employment of tanks, amphibian tractors, and armored cars and explores the ideas that led to the fielding of these weapons systems along with the doctrines and tactics intended for them, and their actual use in combat.

Rapid Fire: The Development of Automatic Cannon, Heavy Machine Guns and Their Ammunition for Armies, Navies and Air Forces by Anthony G. Williams (Hardcover)   This book is a very well written history of large caliber automatic weapons. It gives a good coverage of the mechanisms and characteristics of the weapons, but it's real importance to me is it's well illustrated gallery of the rounds used in the weapons, complete with specifications of the rounds and the weapon and country using them, something that is rare to find in other works.In a library of over 1000 volumes on weaponry, this is one of the most used references I have.

The Greenhill Armoured Fighting Vehicles Data Book by Ian V. Hogg (Hardcover - August 2000)  Covers more than 800 vehicles from troop transporters to tanks This indispensable reference book, compiled by the leading expert on all aspects of military equipment, presents in detail the essential data for each armored vehicle ever built along with evaluations of impact, performance, and limitations. This definitive work lists every vehicle's weight, speed, armament and armour, and gives a date of introduction and complete service record, for each tank, assault gun, infantry support vehicle, armored personnel carrier, tank destroyer, self-propelled artillery, scout vehicle or armored car ever produced. Ian V. Hogg is a respected authority on all aspects of weaponry and is the author of numerous books including German Artillery of World War II, German Secret Weapons of the Second World War, and The Greenhill Military Small Arms Data Book

Challenger: Main Battle Tank 1982-1997 (Osprey New Vanguard Series, 23) by Simon Dunstan, Peter Sarson (Illustrator) (Paperback - February 1998)

The Technological Arsenal: Emerging Defense Capabilities by William C. Martel (Editor) (Hardcover - May 2001) The rapid pace of technological innovation is propelling revolutionary change in U.S. defense strategy. "Within a decade," writes William C. Martel, "the U.S. could destroy ballistic missiles; radically limit the number of casualties; disrupt modern electronic weapons, telecommunications, power, and banking systems; and wage wars from the relative safety of the homeland." In The Technological Arsenal, Martel and a dozen contributors, all experts who are actively involved in shaping U.S. defense policy, explore the ways in which new defense technologies could change the nature of war and the basic foundation of national and international security.

Tank: The Progress of a Monstrous War Machine by Patrick Wright (Hardcover - April 2002)   In Tank, Patrick Wright offers an entertaining, insightful, even meditative account of this emblematic vehicle. A brilliant work of military history, this book also explores the tank as a social and cultural object. The author interweaves classic armored campaigns such as the blitzkrieg and Desert Storm with the stunning political impact of tanks in the streets of Prague in 1968 and in Tiananmen Square in 1989. He also explores how the tank became the symbol of technological futurism and unstoppable progress, as well as of totalitarian oppression

Modern Machine Guns (Greenhill Military Manual) by John Walter (Hardcover - June 2000)   This authoritative and superbly illustrated addition to the Greenhill Military Manuals series is a concise guide to the machine-gun. This comprehensive directory by a leading firearms expert and authority on military technology covers a vast array of weapons from the Gatling gun to the six-barrel Vulcan. In addition to outlining the history of each type and its development, this up-to-date guide cites the caliber, ammunition, length, weight, feed, rate of fire, and muzzle velocity of every weapon. The book covers machine-guns and variants manufactured in more than thirty countries, including Britain, the USA, Germany, Russia, Yugoslavia, China, Italy, Israel and Czechoslovakia.

Inside the Great Tanks by Hans Halberstadt (Hardcover - November 1998)

Armor Attacks: The Tank Platoon: An Interactive Exercise in Small-Unit Tactics and Leadership by John F. Antal (Paperback)

Infantry Support Weapons

Jane's Tank & Combat Vehicle Recognition Guide by Christopher F. Foss (Paperback - August 2000) All The World's Tanks And Combat Vehicles. A fully illustrated encyclopedia of all modern militarty vehicles in service today. Includes tanks, personnel carriers, reconnaissance vehicles, self-propelled guns and self-propelled anti aircraft systems.* Technical data for over 200 vehicles * Recognition features* Line drawings* Over 1000 photographs

The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II by Chris Bishop (Editor) (Hardcover - October 2002)   This authoritative compendium details the military equipment used between 1939 and 1945, from combat handguns to massive aircraft carriers. With an extensive collection of color and black and white photographs and full color illustrations, every entry provides a detailed history of the weapon’s design and development.

Anti-Tank Weapons by Terry Gander (Hardcover - March 2000) The arrival of tanks on the battlefields of World War I signaled a turning point in the very nature of armed conflict. While tanks have seemed increasingly invincible in the last 80-plus years, so too have weapons evolved to counter their threat. From the experimental ordnance of World War I to the high-tech armaments of present, this illustrated history tells the story of anti-tank weaponry with the help of archival and modern photography and line drawings.

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Modern Firearms

Combat Handgun Shooting by James D. Mason

The Practical Pistol Manual Drawn from the training course the author developed for the state of Connecticut for citizens desiring to obtain "concealed carry" permits for handguns, this book covers everything a person will need to know about using a handgun for self defense. Includes chapters on safety, defending yourself in court, psychology, and when NOT to use a gun in self defense. More than twenty states now permit concealed carry so citizen education in the safe and effective use of handguns is essential.

STOPPING POWER: A PRACTICAL ANALYSIS Evan Marshall and Ed Sanow rocked the firearms world with the release of Handgun Stopping Power and Street Stoppers. Both books predicted the effectiveness of all types of ammunition by studying the results of real-life shootings rather than relying on laboratory tests that ignored the dynamics of an actual gunfight. This third book in the series provides the very latest street results of all the major handgun calibers, from .22 LR to .45 ACP, as well as popular rifle and shotgun loads. It also contains chapters on short-barrel ballistics, the emergence of the hot new .357 SIG caliber, the continued success of the .40 S&W, the development of the latest exotic ammo, the effectiveness of black powder firearms and a brand-new ammo test protocol based on the results of the many gunfights of U.S. Border Patrol officers.

Tactical Pistol : Advanced Gunfighting   Big-city cop and gunfight veteran Gabe Suarez teaches you the most vital lessons and techniques for prevailing in any situation where you must draw your weapon. Chapters include The Dynamics of a Gunfight, The Rules of Close-Quarter Combat, Holding Hostiles at Gunpoint and more.

Tactical Pistol Marksmanship Best-selling author Gabe Suarez provides a graduate-level course in shooting with lightning speed and dead on target during the intensity of an actual gun battle. In Tactical Pistol Marksmanship, Suarez revisits some of the topics in the classic book The Tactical Pistol and presents even more gun-handling techniques, different twists on basic skills and unique tricks to help fine-tune how you aim and fire a gun under stress. Just some of the topics he covers are the primary requirements for the ideal service pistol according to combat vets; the rule of thumb for choosing a serious combat caliber; the 4 most important fundamentals of combat marksmanship; secrets to shooting in extremely low light situations when even tritium sights are of no use; the solutions to emergency failure-to-stop situations; and practical drills you can perform safely at home.

P 38 Automatic Pistol The P 38 was designed in late 1930 by the Germans, eventually replacing the P 08 Luger in Hitler's German Army. It remains in production today, and its efficiency and durability has influenced the design and construction of countless other military and sporting arms. Now the author traces the origins and development of the P 38 and its near demise. 300 photos.

How To Become A Master Handgunner This valuable tutorial offers a basic formula for mastering the sport of pistol shooting. National Champion and Master Handgunner Charlie Stephens presents the 6 keys to success: grip, aiming as you pull the trigger, focus, controlled movement, stance and total follow-through.

Tactical 1911   The renaissance of the venerable Colt 1911 in .45 ACP has caused many cops to sit up and take notice. Here is the only book you will ever need to teach you how to select, modify, employ and maintain your Colt. Every critical aspect of the 1911 is here, including detailed information on sights, magazines, holsters, guide rods, serrations, finishes and much more.

Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting   This anniversary edition is a much sought after classic by collectors and gun buffs and commemorates the centennial of the author’s birth. FAST AND FANCY REVOLVER SHOOTING highlights Ed McGivern’s feats of marksmanship

COWBOY ACTION PISTOL SHOOTING   The fast-growing sport of cowboy action shooting is enjoyed in hundreds of clubs across America and around the world. These Old West aficionados - members of organizations such as the Single Action Shooting Society - compete with replicas of the single-action revolvers used by the men who tamed the American frontier. This book will not only prepare the novice interested in taking up this sport, but provide valuable insight and expert advice to the intermediate and advanced shooter. Author Charles Stephens (How to Become a Master Handgunner), himself the descendant of Old West gunfighter Wood Hite, shares wisdom gleaned from 40 years of competitive pistol shooting to give cowboy action shooters the winning edge - from selecting the right pistols and gear to mastering the single-action revolver. You'll also hear true stories of the Old West, from why Jesse James was really murdered to the story behind one of the deadliest gunfights of the American West - the Tuttle dance hall massacre in Newton, Kansas. If you've ever longed to step back in time and relive the excitement of our Western heritage, this is the perfect guidebook.

Handgunner's Guide Including The Art Of The Quick Draw And Combat Shooting.   In his day, Chic Gaylord was the "top gun" in the world of combat shooting, enjoying a reputation as one of the fastest and most accurate shooters around. This Paladin collector's edition of Handgunner's Guide is a faithful reproduction of his 1960 classic that revolutionized the holster industry (even today Gaylord is considered the premiere designer of modern concealment holsters) and, to a great extent, changed the way we view tactics and techniques to survive and win a gunfight. Although some of the weapons discussed in this book are no longer available, a surprising amount of the information is still as tactically sound and relevant today as it was 40 years ago when used by a wide variety of U.S. federal and local law enforcement agencies and several European and Latin American countries to train their elite shooters. This release is intended to provide an accurate account of Chic Gaylord's genius and his craft and to perpetuate it for new generations of shooters.

Semi-Automatic Pistol in Police Service While the book is written for law enforcement officials looking to make a change to autoloaders, it will help the law-abiding private citizen as well make a better selection when shopping for one of these fine weapons. Ayoob is one of the better firearms instructors working today. His insight and advice are thought-provoking and challenging.

The Colt U.S. General Officers' Pistol Unique weapons, issued as a badge of rank to general officers in the U.S. Army from WWII onward. Includes tables documenting serial numbers and dates of issue. Illustrated.

The Advanced Pistol Marksmanship Manual The Advanced Pistol Marksmanship Manual has been compiled with a determination to improve pistol marksmanship. It is a compilation of data gathered from many years of personal experience of proven U. S. Army Pistol Champions and coaches condensed into a ready reference and covering the most advanced and proven techniques known to date. The marksmen and coaches who contributed ideas gained from championship competitive experience did so with a firm desire to impart the knowledge gained for the promotion of pistol marksmanship training. The data represents a comprehensive effort covering many facets of pistol marksmanship and related subjects gained from the research of authoritative articles, personal interviews, observation of foreign competition and contributions closely associated with pistol activities.

The Advanced Pistol Marksmanship: Instructor's Manual It is difficult, if not impossible, to establish a universal system of training in pistol marksmanship which will cover all cases - one that can be adapted to each shooter’s technique or special need. Training pistol shooters requires an individual approach. There is no single pattern or system for the organization of training that will entirely meet the individual requirements of all competitors, nor can one ever be expected. This is the reason knowledgeable coaches take the peculiarities of an individual - such as experience, degree of preparation and fitness, and other items - into account. They use these, and by relying on their own experience, devise a training program which allows special consideration for each shooter’s capabilities. In spite of the difference in details, technique or method, there is much that is common to the training of advanced marksmen, that - in the opinion of leading coaches and shooters, applies to everyone, without exception. This manual endeavors to present, in a detailed, comprehensive manner, these universal applications.

Big Bore Sixguns Excellent survey of modern big bore handguns. Covers availability, use, ammunition and reloading. Practical, realistic analysis of pros and cons and practicality. Tells it like it is. Engagingly hype free and credible.

Blue Book of Gun Values (23rd Edition) YA softcover firearms pricing book published annually. The current 23rd Edition contains 1,680 pages, and includes pricing and detailed technical information on domestic, foreign and military guns (both new and discontinued), major trademark antiques, commemoratives/special editions, and 2002 models. Featuring publishing mogul and philanthropist Robert E. Petersen (Petersen Publishing, Petersen Automotive Museum), the 23rd Edition Blue Book of Gun Values is also available in a special NRA Edition, with all proceeds going to the National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, VA. Included is a revised, 48 page digital color Photo Percentage Grading System (the industry standard) showing rifles, shotguns and handguns in various percentages of condition from 0%-100%. The Blue Book of Gun Values is now being used by the NRA, most major insurance companies, thousands of gun/pawn shops, domestic and international collectors, and other firearms industry professionals to accurately determine gun values and other related data. With over 50,000 prices covering more than 600 manufacturers, and 1/2 million words of text, the 23rd Edition is the most complete and up-to-date publication of its type in use.

The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery Well-known firearms authority Massad Ayoob reports on the latest techniques and available handguns, ammunition, and accessories essential to effective self-defense with a handgun. Covered topics are of vital importance to anyone who has an interest in the tactical use of a handgun. Combat pistols, including semi-automatics and revolvers, are discussed. Readers will learn what to look for in a used handgun, how to build and test necessary skills, and where to find additional training. Combat handgun controversies are thoroughly discussed such as revolvers versus semi-automatics and point shooting versus aimed shooting. New combat handgun tactics and techniques are evaluated and demonstrated including close quarters battle, and combat scan. Enthusiasts will also learn about common mistakes and accidents and how to prevent them. Contains essential information on concealed carry.

The Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly / Disassembly, Pt. V: Shotguns YShotgun owners will learn to carefully and successfully disassemble and reassemble popular shotguns for routine maintenance, cleaning, and barrel changing by using this indispensable updated reference. Wood’s book series on firearms disassembly and reassembly, the only series available, has been an essential and comprehensive reference for firearms enthusiasts for many years. A total of 59 popular shotgun models are reviewed, including thirteen additional models since the last edition. More than 250 shotgun variants that are mechanically similar to those pictured are also covered. Includes field stripping basics and a thorough explanation of all key take down and reassembly steps for each model. Each step is clearly photographed and includes easy to understand instructions. An index allows readers to quickly find specific models and cross reference mechanically similar variants.

The Gun Digest Book of Trap and Skeet This much anticipated fourth edition covers every facet of trap and skeet shooting, and provides readers with valuable insight on how to improve and win at clay busting sports. Each sport is thoroughly reviewed. The history, fundamentals, rules, available shotguns, and tips from top shooting champions are included for trap and skeet. The "Fine Tuning" section includes chapters on successful gunsmithing techniques, ammunition reloading, and useful accessories for increased shooting performance. The updated reference section includes a catalog of suitable shotguns, as well as a manufacturer's directory for related shooting equipment and parts, ammunition, and custom gunsmiths.

Gun Digest Book of Riflesmithing

Gun Digest Book of Sporting Clays The best shotgun writers explore the ultra-challenging game to show what makes this fast-moving sport tick. Includes a gun catalogue and a directory of shotgun sports. 400 photos.

The Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly Revolvers   Shooters, gunsmiths and collectors alike will find the revised version of this handy book a practical reference for field-stripping, cleaning and fine-tuning more than 60 revolvers and 130 variants. Step-by-step photos and clear, simple text make it easy to disassemble and reassemble a wide range of modern and vintage models. The author’s more than 40 years of gunsmithing experience comes through in reassembly tips, which overcome each model’s specific reassembly hurdles.

Old Rifle Scopes This comprehensive collectors guide takes aim at more than 120 scope makers and 60 mount makers and features photos and current market values for 300 scopes and mounts manufactured from 1950-1985. A brief company history of each maker is given, along with a discussion of the scopes and/or mounts manufactured by that maker. An overview of telescopic sights is also included, as well as a definitive discussion of scope optics and mechanics. This is the only book available that allows proper identification and evaluation of old rifle scopes and mounts. Gun collectors, dealers, gunsmiths, hunters, shooters, antique and pawnshop dealers will find this a must-have reference.

The Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly Part III: Rimfire Rifles  

The Gun Digest Book of Sporting Optics Optics use is growing beyond the hunting world and crossing into wildlife watching. This unique reference provides specific recommendations for the most popular recreational optics including binoculars, firearm scopes, and spotting scopes. Optics users are provided with practical comparisons between competing products and pros and cons about whether to buy new or used, helping them get the best deal. Objective reviews of optical accessories help readers decide which are best for their needs. This entertaining, useful read utilizes lively writing and anecdotes from the field, untangles the technical jargon of the optics industry, and offers steps for greater success.

Game Gun Creating game guns of the highest quality requires exquisite craftsmanship and extreme patience, which results in unparalleled balance, responsiveness, and handling. This book is a study of appreciation for the leading game guns of yesterday and today, including the Parkers, Foxes, L.C. Smiths, and Lefevers of America’s golden age of gunmaking, and the Purdeys, Holland & Hollands, Piottis, Garbis, and other fine doubles still being made in Europe. Essential easy-to-understand instructions provide readers a working knowledge for creating game guns, from making stocks and barrels to the finishing touches of engraving, checkering, and gun fit. The glossary aids readers in understanding fundamental gunmaking and gunsmithing terms. Gun dealers, gunmakers, and master craftsmen listings provide direct contact with those in the game gun craft.

The Farnam Method of Defensive Shotgun The Farnam Method of Defensive Shotgun and Rifle Shooting is filled with vital, gritty - yet seldom discussed - facts as only Farnam can present them. This is no comic-book kiddy text or coffee-table fluff. If you want to be a competent and knowledgeable defensive shotgun or rifle owner, this book belongs on your bookshelf! The Farnam Method of Defensive Shotgun and Rifle Shooting is the first book of its kind which explains the details of the defensive use of the shotgun and rifle and shows you exactly how each critical goal is achieved.

The Ultimate in Rifle Accuracy The book focuses almost completely on the sport of bench rest shooting, with very little on anything else- such as accurate rifles for hunting, varminting and sniping. If you are a newby to benchrest then this is highly recommended- no mistake. If however, you are a dyed in the wool varminter, or use a tactical rifle for work, then you will not learn a huge amount.

Rifle Guide This comprehensive, fact-filled book beckons to both the seasoned rifleman and the novice shooter. Sure to become a classic in every gunner's library, the Rifle Guide covers the entire spectrum of the rifleman's world, starting with a brief history of the rifle in America. A pertinent reference for any rifle enthusiast. Illustrations. Index.

The Art of Shooting With the Rifle Knowing how to handle a long arm at the end of the nineteenth century was considered an art. This facsimile edition of the 1888 book by a respected rifleman provides a wealth of detailed information on the subject. Topics covered include prone and standing positions, long range and elevation, wind allowance, the back position, sights, match rifles, temperature and atmosphere, tables of angles, trajectories, rifling, cleaning, and game shooting.

Cowboy Action Silhouette Rifle   After watching single-action revolver aficionados turn Cowboy Action Shooting into one of the most popular shooting sports in America, riflemen began to bring their iron-sight hunting and plinking rifles to the silhouette ranges. Their impromptu matches caught on quickly, and the National Rifle Association has now officially sanctioned the sport of Cowboy Action Silhouette Rifle. Author Charles Stephens (Cowboy Action Pistol Shooting and How to Become a Master Handgunner) explains the rules and describes the guns used in this new sport. He also includes tips on how to tune your equipment to achieve top performance and how to make simple modifications to your rifle to customize it for your own style of shooting. Most importantly, Stephens explains with detailed instructions and clear photos the rifle marksmanship basics for the 21st century.

Successful Rifle Shooting  

The Big-Game Rifle From deer to rhino the author covers every available rifle and calibre suitable for game. This book also covers equipment for hunting from horseback.

The Sporting Rifle: A User's Handbook A comprehensive and complete study of the sporting rifle suitable for the beginner and accomplished marksman alike.

Modern Sporting Rifle Cartridges

Psychological

Science of Coercion: Communication Research and Psychological Warfare 1945-1960 Provides the first thorough examination of the role of the CIA, the Pentagon, and other US security agencies in the evolution of modern communication research, a field in the social sciences which crystallized into a distinct discipline in the early 1950s. Government-funded psychological warfare programs underwrote the academic triumph of preconceptions about communication that persist today in communication studies, advertising research, and in counterinsurgency operations. Christopher Simpson contends that it is unlikely that communication research could have emerged into its present form without regular transfusions of money from U.S military, intelligence, and propaganda agencies during the Cold War. A fascinating case study in the history of science and the sociology of knowledge, Science of Coercion offers valuable insights into the dynamics of ideology and the social psychology of communication.

Psywarriors: Psychological Warfare During the Korean War A not so secret weapon, PSYWAR (psychological warfare), was added to the United States Air Force's arsenal during the Korean War. A unit was created to design propaganda projectiles, determine targets, and suggest the means to deliver them to the enemy. It was a strategic effort aimed not at the North Korean troops in the field, but at the real enemy, the Soviet Union. This account reveals the men selected to man this force, the way they were trained, and how they performed. This "war of words" was at times effective, occasionally frustrating, always dedicated, and even humorous when it was better to laugh than to complain. It was a battle of brains not bullets, and the victory may have been won many years later.

Psychological Effects of U.S. Air Operations in Four Wars 1941-1991: Lessons for U.S. Commanders The psychological effects of air operations can significantly shorten wars and reduce their costs, particularly in American lives. In some conflicts, the psychological effects of air operations may exceed the physical effects in importance. This report examines ways to maximize the psychological impact of U.S. air power in future conflicts. Drawing upon POW interrogations and other data from the Persian Gulf, Vietnam, and Korean wars and World War II, the author assesses the psychological effects of past U.S. air attacks against both enemy strategic targets and deployed ground forces. The author identifies the conditions that have consistently produced a catastrophic disintegration in enemy resistance and large-scale enemy surrenders and suggests how U.S. commanders might design and conduct future military operations to exploit the psychological potential of air power more fully.

U.S. Army Special Warfare, Its Origins: Psychological and Unconventional Warfare, 1941-1952

Psychological Operations and Political Warfare in Long-term Strategic Planning The eight previously unpublished papers focus on the hostile actions of the Soviet Union against the West in the form of psychological operations, power politics, and blackmail. The contributors explore psychological operations in the United States, Poland, West Germany, France, and Latin America; examine the most effective measures the United States and its allies can take to counteract these measures; and analyze the background of East European resistance to Soviet dominance and the subsequent Soviet countermeasurers.

Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes Published in 1965, this book is a significant, if creepy study of that oft-misunderstood concept of propaganda. The references are unfortunately dated, but the insights are valuable, especially given how much propaganda is ignored in American society, particularly. It's not an easy read by any means, mostly because he throws so much at you at once you're sort of left punch-drunk. He lays it all out forthrightly. The most terrible revelation he offers is when he points out that the most informed individuals (in the sense of consuming the most media) are the most propagandized (but unaware of being so). This is why this book doesn't get more play -- it would put the Massive Media and the "public relations" (aka, propaganda industry) out of business if people understood their real social role. The book is bleak, and leaves you reeling. But it does provide intellectual ammunition -- namely, critical thinking -- as a hopeful vaccination from propaganda, except for Ellul's statement that people who think propaganda doesn't affect them tend to be propagandized....

The Manipulated Mind: Brainwashing, Conditioning and Indoctrination Research findings from psychology show that brainwashing is not a special subversive technique; it is the clever manipulation of unrealized influences that operate in all our lives. This book, by breaking down so-called brainwashing to its individual elements, shows how social conditioning, need for approval, emotional dependency and much else that we are unaware of, prevent us from being as self-directed as we think; and, conversely, which human traits make us the least susceptible to subtle influence.

Age of Propaganda: The Everyday Use and Abuse of Persuasion Drawing on the history of propaganda and modern research in social psychology, this book reveals mass persuasion in action -- not just the tactics, but why they work so well, and how we can protect ourselves from manipulation.

Battle for the Mind: A Physiology of Conversion and Brainwashing How can an evangelist convert a hardboiled sophisticate? Why does a POW sign a "confession" that he knows is false? How is a criminal pressured into admitting his guilt? Do the evangelist, the POW's captor, and the policeman use similar methods to gain their ends? These and other compelling questions are discussed in the definitive work by William Sargant, who for many years until his death in 1988 was a leading physician in psychological medicine. Sargant spells out and illustrates the basic techniques used by evangelists, psychiatrists, and brain-washers to disperse the patterns of belief and behavior already established in the minds of their hearers, and to substitute new patterns for them.

Mind Control, World Control   In this book, Jim Keith outlines the history of the New World Order, from H. G. Wells' "fictional" accounts, to Cecil Rhodes, to the Rockefellers, the Nazis, communists, freemasons, the Illuminati, and the Council of Foreign Relations. He then explains how the New World Order elites (bankrolled by Rockefeller foundation grants) have been able to take control over the psychiatric establishment and set up various institutes (the Tavistock institute) to create methods of mind control and "societry". As Jim Keith says, "And now you know why shrinks look so weird and often have nervous tics. They have been taught that they do not have a soul." Ha! He examines the CIA's role in the implementation of these mind control techniques, in the form of MK-ULTRA, in the alleged creation of cults, in the creation of assassins, in the direct implantation of mind control transceivers (pioneered by the Yale psychiatrist Dr. Jose Delgado) in the brains of innocent victims, in the use of "death rays" (e.g. HAARP), and through the projects MONARCH and RHIC-EDOM. Much that he says is mere guess work. And, many of the "victims" of mind control are obviously schizophrenics. However, should a single one of these instances be confirmed that is one instance too many. Whatever part of this book you choose to believe, you simply cannot deny that mind control experiments exist/have existed. This much is fact. They have been implemented on the general populace. Jim Keith does a good job of pointing out those cases that appear to be nothing more than hoaxes or the product of delusional minds. However, beneath it all is the presence of a powerful elite trying to implement mind control technologies and using unwitting victims as guinea pigs.

Seeds of Victory: Psychological Warfare & Propaganda Psychological Warfare is by no means a new concept in warfare. To the layman however, this particular aspect of armed conflict has seldom been greeted with understanding, or even acknowledgment. Accordingly, not enough has been broadly or factually disseminated upon the subject to date. Seeds of Victory explores in detail the component mechanics of an intensely orchestrated Psychological Warfare campaign, while utilizing the most recent formant of the Persian Gulf War as a case in point for understanding. The tremendous scale of the Persian Gulf War's Psychological Warfare campaign is evidenced by the fact that long before Coalition soldiers fired the first shots in that conflict a different class of army had already been assembled for months and was fiercely locked in a pitched battle for dominance over Saddam Hussein's citizens and soldiers alike. Far away from blaring headlines and flashy newscasts, violent, graphic images of warfare, civil unrest, starvation, disease, and death were systematically bombarding Saddam Hussein's Empire in wave upon wave of leaflet and radio assaults. That provocative campaign of psychological attrition and dominance is documented within this text through personal interviews with some of the commanders and soldiers who orchestrated and executed that campaign. Their experiences will accompany the reader from the earliest planning and developmental stages, through the production and into the final dissemination phases of demoralization.

Psychological Warfare and Propaganda: Irgun Documentation

Psychological Warfare Dr. Linebarger was one of the world's experts on understanding the relationship of culture to propaganda. This book was in use for many years as the textbook in the US Army course on Psychological Operations. It is still just as useful towards understanding the political 'spin' machines as it was in planning some of the most successful psychological warfare campaigns of the last forty years.

A Psychological Warfare Casebook At first glance, this book would seem outdated. It was first published in the 1950's under contract to the US Army and has the look of a cold war army manual. Originally printed in two volumes, the 1979 version's size and density are also daunting. However, the book is a product of the early cold war collaboration between the military and academia (notably, Morris Janowitz is a contributing editor). It makes a serious scholarly attempt to examine the practical use of propaganda in warfare. The result is a well organized and expansive collection of case studies 

Reloading

ABC's of Reloading by C. Rodney James, Handloader's Digest (Editor) (Paperback - March 1997) The old curmudgeon has done it again with this all-new edition of the biggest selling how-to reloading book of all time. Grennell discusses the advantages of reloading and outlines the basic procedures, and he covers cartridge cases, powders, primers, bullets, and the acquisition of equipment.

Reloading for Shotgunners by M. L. McPherson (Contributor), Kurt D. Fackler (Paperback - January 1998) This book not only covers a great deal of info on reloading, it has the most extensive array of loads for every shooting need. This book is a must for any handloader from beginner to long time expert.

Any Shot You Want: The A-Square Handloading and Rifle Manual by Arthur B. Alphin (Paperback - 1996) Any Shot You Want is a very thorough, yet easily readable and understandable, treatise on the history, design, capabilities and use of sporting rifles and cartridges. It emphasizes safety procedures, to include safety in transportation and storage. The final 334 pages of the book are a detailed, chapter at a time, coverage of 86 different cartridges from .22 Hornet to .600 Nitro Express and 105x608mm.

Ammo & Ballistics All you will ever need to know about factory ammunition has finally been collected in one volume!

STOPPING POWER: A PRACTICAL ANALYSIS Evan Marshall and Ed Sanow rocked the firearms world with the release of Handgun Stopping Power and Street Stoppers. Both books predicted the effectiveness of all types of ammunition by studying the results of real-life shootings rather than relying on laboratory tests that ignored the dynamics of an actual gunfight. This third book in the series provides the very latest street results of all the major handgun calibers, from .22 LR to .45 ACP, as well as popular rifle and shotgun loads. It also contains chapters on short-barrel ballistics, the emergence of the hot new .357 SIG caliber, the continued success of the .40 S&W, the development of the latest exotic ammo, the effectiveness of black powder firearms and a brand-new ammo test protocol based on the results of the many gunfights of U.S. Border Patrol officers.

Metallic Cartridge Conversions Once again history repeats itself with the skyrocketing popularity of metallic cartridge conversion revolvers among cowboy action shooting enthusiasts. These revolvers are almost as popular as when they were first introduced in the 19th century. Collectors and enthusiasts will track the history of the original conversions of the 1800s through historic text and both new and archival photographs. All current modern reproductions are represented with photos, technical details, and performance test results. In-depth coverage of the original revolvers includes models from Colt, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Rollin White, Richards, and Richards-Mason. Modern guns from American Western Arms, Navy Arms, and Cimarron F.A. Co. are highlighted.

Dead On: The Long-Range Marksman's Guide to Extreme Accuracy Comparatively few shooters ever learn the secrets of hitting tiny targets at long distances with the first round out of the barrel. Enter Tony M. Noblitt and Warren Garbilska's Dead On: The Long-Range Marksman's Guide to Extreme Accuracy. This hands-on manual walks the shooter through every step required to become a true long-range marksman, from understanding minute-of-angle principles and selecting a rifle, caliber, and cartridge to mounting and zeroing a scope, estimating wind values, dealing with mirage, understanding bore sighting, selecting and using iron sights, shooting with a variety of slings, performing preventive maintenance on your rifle and using range finders. Also included is an extensive series of scope adjustment charts for a long list of rounds.

Modern Sporting Rifle Cartridges

The Handbook of Bullet Swaging, No.8 Detailed how-to information for the use of Corbin Bullet Swaging dies and tools, how to design and manufacture any bullet from .12 to 12-gauge slug using equipment suitable for small business or home handloaders, and suggestions for the successful operation of a custom bullet-making business.

ReDiscover Swaging ReDiscover Swaging is a soft cover textbook filled with drawings and photographs related to the field of custom bullet making, using the technology called "swaging" (pronounced like paging, long a): the high pressure flow of metals at room temperature inside a precision die. It covers the history, description, and application of the technology for handloaders, pointing to the ways one can use swaging to make and sell custom designed bullets as a home business opportunity, as well as for one's own use.

Power Swaging Detailed discussion of hydraulic power swaging (high pressure forming) equipment for bullet making, with complete operating instructions for the Corbin Hydro-Press (world's most popular bullet swaging machine for custom bullet makers).

Handloader's Digest Handloaders are meticulous hobbyists who constantly search for better loads, components, and the tools to assemble cartridges. They expect the best from their components and tools, and this updated digest is an assemblage of authoritative articles discussing various facets of the reloading hobby. New in-depth articles from expert writers cover casting bullets, working handloads, choosing the right components for the job, new techniques, ballistics, reloading safety, and much more. Enthusiasts will gain insight into new reloading trends, as well as available equipment and accessories from major manufacturers. Extensive and valuable reference information includes listings of all handloading periodicals and books, plus directories of products and manufacturers.

Sixgun Cartridges and Loads

Cartridges for Small Arms

Wildcat Cartridges : 1 and 2 Combo

Ballistics in Perspective Originally written in 1983 in response to a need to provide guidelines for prospective hunters under the 1975 amended Parks and Wild Life Act and provide for learner professional hunters embarking on a new career. The book was primarily directed at Zimbabwean hunters and sponsored for 1000 copies. It is essentially practical, dealing with the commercial weapons that were available at the time of writing in Zimbabwe.

Big Bore Rifles and Cartridges

Cartridges of the World    A well written, comprehensive, and fun to read book. I have gleaned much information from this reference which goes beyond standard lineup of cartridges presently encountered by North American hunters and weekend warriors.

The Home Guide to Cartridge Conversions

The Handloader's Manual of Cartridge Conversions

Homemade Guns & Homemade Ammo  At first look at the cover this may look like a rehash of the homemade shotgun in the Improvised Munitions Black Book but just take at the index! Everything is there. Instructions on making a rifle or shotgun in about every available caliber, assembly of same, testing and variations in types of the guns. If ammunition is a problem - not to worry! As long as you have a cartridge case the book brings you through making all types of gunpowders, primers, and moulding new bullets.

Loading Cartridges for the Original .45-70 Springfield Rifle and Carbine by J. S. Wolf (Paperback) Until I stumbled upon the Wolf's book, I had never been able to get a mint condition 1888 Springfield Rifle to shoot anywhere accurately! For anyone shooting the Trap Door Springfield, this book is an absolute must. For anyone interested in how the Frankford Arsenal used to make the .45-70 ammo and the improvements thereof, the book is essential.

Homemade Ammo : How To Make It, How To Reload It, How To Cache It by Duncan Long (Author) (Paperback - March 1995)Almost any handyman with a drill can produce a gun in a few weeks, but the same is not true for ammo. Homemade Ammo provides all the technical know-how you need to manufacture your own rifle, pistol or SMG ammo from scratch. Includes chapters on primers, powders, brass, bullets, cleaning, caching and more

Tactics/Strategy

Tactical Pistol : Advanced Gunfighting Big-city cop and gunfight veteran Gabe Suarez teaches you the most vital lessons and techniques for prevailing in any situation where you must draw your weapon. Chapters include The Dynamics of a Gunfight, The Rules of Close-Quarter Combat, Holding Hostiles at Gunpoint and more.

Tactical Rifle : The Precision Tool In a highly publicized February 1997 shootout, two rifle-wielding thugs managed to outgun LAPD officers armed only with handguns after a botched North Hollywood bank robbery. It was not until responding SWAT officers armed with rifles arrived on the scene that the suspects were finally neutralized, but not without police casualties. Though not the first incidence of police officers being outmatched by criminals' superior firepower, this one was pivotal in bringing about a serious re-examination of the use of the rifle for urban law enforcement. In this book, Gabriel Suarez, founder and senior tactical instructor of his department's Tactical Rifle Team, exposes the myths that have long kept the rifle from being considered for use in urban policing. In addition, he details the many advantages the rifle affords the inner city police officer or SWAT operator in a wide range of deployment situations and presents innovative techniques that are replacing the "traditional" ones among agencies that have adopted the rifle. As we progress into the 21st century, the rifle is likely to become an increasingly integral part of the police officer's tool bag. This book will serve as a valuable guide to police tactical riflemen, making their jobs easier and safer as they make the criminal's job more difficult and hazardous.

Sound Doctrine: A Tactical Primer Unlike most tactical books, which teach tactics as a "skill set", this book emphasizes an intuitive application of fundamental principles. These principles have evolved over centuries of tactical operations and form a body of "sound doctrine". Heal not only presents a distillation of the more than ninety tactical texts, but provides an insightful and compelling call for rethinking tactics of law enforcement. Assuming no prior experience or understanding of tactical matters, Heal draws from everyday life such as competitive games, driving, or planning a vacation to show how to reconceptualize a difficult situation. Because the fundamental concepts Heal explores apply to all types of emergencies, Sound Doctrine is suitable for not only law enforcement, but firefighters, private security, and other emergency responders.

Raids: A Tactical Guide This is a must have book for any tactical officer. Author Lonsdale presents a comprehensive look at the training and tactics involved in high risk warrant service. More than just a SERT manual however, this book should also be standard training for every police officer. I started my tactical training under Lonsdale and after 6 schools, I would have to say his was the best. I use the tactics I learned from Mark when performing ordinary police work. Regardless of your experience, I believe you'll find the book informative.

Surgical Speed Shooting Andy Stanford concisely and comprehensively gives the reader the tools to understand and adopt Modern Isosceles shooting technique. Instructions are clear and very detailed regarding grip, stance, aiming, trigger control, and follow through (all of these topics justifiably warranting their own chapters). Stanford provides a comparison of Weaver and Modern Iso. Gunhandling (administrative and tactical) skills are discussed with the focus on the self-loader (Glock is the predominant pistol pictured), while wheelgun skills are, happily, not left out. Presentation and ready positions are also described well. I found it interesting that he has a entire chapter devoted to one-handed shooting technique -- a valid topic since we're talking about combat pistol shooting.

Shotshells & Ballistics : Ballistic Data Out to 70 Yards for Shotshells from .410-, 28-, 24-, 20-, 16-,12- And 10-Gauge for over 1,600 Different loads.  

Shooting To Live Shooting to Live is the product of Fairbairn's and Sykes' practical experience with the handgun. Hundreds of incidents provided the basis for the first true book on life-or-death shootouts with the pistol. Shooting to Live teaches all concepts, considerations and applications of combat pistolcraft.

Advanced Tactical Marksman More High-Performance Techniques for Police, Military, and Practical Shooters.

Make it Accurate Bursting with information on design, bedding, scope mounting, accuracy, sighting, and tailoring both factory and handloads to your rifle, this book is a must-have for any hunter who wants to optimize his rifle's performance in the range or field.

The Orvis Wing-Shooting Handbook   Bowlen not only illustrates proper shooting technique but also includes other equally important topics such as gun fit, safety, and eye-dominance. Probably the most fascinating area to me was the history behind why Americans have had a hard time adapting the classic English technique.

Hunter's Guide to Ballistics Y  Now for the first time, here is a book written specifically for hunters about the guns and loads that they use. In this complete and fully illustrated digest, you'll read about such diverse topics as: how to improve your long-range shooting; how to shoot accurately in winds of any speed or direction; how to solve the problems associated with shooting up and down hills; what causes mirage and how to read it; why some bullets shoot tighter groups farther away; how gunpowder is made; why bullets that move left also rise; which cartridges are suitable for everything plus comprehensive ballistics tables.

Precision Shooting-The Trapshooters Bible: The Trapshooter's Bible: For the Advanced Trapshooter & Those Who Strive to Be 

Ultimate Sniper : An Advanced Training Manual For Military And Police Snipers   This highly readable and extremely valuable training book covers the practical, field-tested details of sniping's three great skill areas - marksmanship, fieldcraft and tactics. Rifles, scopes, ballistics, target detection, stalking, hides, cammo, countersniping, special ops, police vs. military and much more.

Modern Strategy The book offers a uniquely comprehensive analysis of the different facets of modern strategy. The classic writings of Carl von Clausewitz are reconsidered for their continuing relevance, while possible successors are appraised. In addition to arguing that Clausewitz figured out what strategy was, and how it worked, the book probes deeply into strategy's political, ethical, and cultural dimension. The book explains how strategic behavior in the twentieth century has expanded from the two-dimensional world of the land and the surface of the sea, to include the ocean depths, the air, space, and most recently the 'cyberspace' environments. It also offers details analyses both of nuclear matters and of the realm of irregular violence.

Fighting in the Streets The only available comprehensive manual on urban guerilla warfare. It describes proven methods of street combat that have been tested in countless struggles worldwide. It is a no-nonsense "how-to" manual for armed resistance in today's urbanized "cement jungles."

One Hundred Unorthodox Strategies One Hundred Unorthodox Strategies was compiled in the fifteenth century, during the Ming Dynasty, as a handbook of tactics based on Chinese military classics. Translated into English for the first time, this unique work draws on over two thousand years of experience in warfare to present a distillation of one hundred key strategic principles. Originally prepared as a text for students aspiring to high political positions in Confucian China, One Hundred Unorthodox Strategies is a compendium of Oriental strategies concisely stated and each individually illustrated with a description of battle from Chinese history. These historical examples shed new light on the often enigmatic formulations of the ancient strategists on subjects such as Strategic Power, Defense, Vacuity, Spirit, and Victory. Acclaimed translator and Chinese military specialist Ralph Sawyer adds his own thoughtful commentary, deepening the reader's understanding of the intricacies of Chinese strategic thought.

Strategy This is the classic book on war as we know it. During his long life, Basil H. Liddell Hart was considered one of the world's foremost military thinkers--a man generally regarded as the "Clausewitz of the 20th century."

The Art of War The Art of War is the Swiss army knife of military theory--pop out a different tool for any situation. Folded into this small package are compact views on resourcefulness, momentum, cunning, the profit motive, flexibility, integrity, secrecy, speed, positioning, surprise, deception, manipulation, responsibility, and practicality. Thomas Cleary's translation keeps the package tight, with crisp language and short sections. Commentaries from the Chinese tradition trail Sun-tzu's words, elaborating and picking up on puzzling lines. Take the solitary passage: "Do not eat food for their soldiers." Elsewhere, Sun-tzu has told us to plunder the enemy's stores, but now we're not supposed to eat the food? The Tang dynasty commentator Du Mu solves the puzzle nicely, "If the enemy suddenly abandons their food supplies, they should be tested first before eating, lest they be poisoned." Most passages, however, are the pinnacle of succinct clarity: "Lure them in with the prospect of gain, take them by confusion" or "Invincibility is in oneself, vulnerability is in the opponent." Sun-tzu's maxims are widely applicable beyond the military because they speak directly to the exigencies of survival. Your new tools will serve you well, but don't flaunt them. Remember Sun-tzu's advice: "Though effective, appear to be ineffective."

Makers of Modern Strategy   Makers of Modern Strategy , first published in 1943, deserved and demanded updating. The 28 essays in the new volume7 more than in the original range from excellent to outstanding. They reflect the skills of a cross-section of leading military historians. But reviving a classic is a difficult task. Some original contributions were discarded, some rewritten, some left virtually in tact. Old and new frequently coexist awkwardly, as when Hajo Holbom and Gunther Rothenberg compete for 19th- century Germany. The editors' reluctance to impose a common format add ed to an intellectual diffusion most visible in a split between biographic and thematic approaches. As a result, this revision cannot equal its predecessor's status as a standard text. As an anthology, however, the work is brilliantly successful and that is no mean achievement.

Drive to Survive!   In the last 15 years, new crimes have littered the headlines and nightly news with terms like drive-by shooting, carjacking, and "road rage." In this new book, combat veteran, self-defense expert, and two-time national SCCA auto racing champion Curt Rich offers an arsenal of defensive combat survival and race-car driving techniques applicable to everyday motorists who are increasingly finding themselves in life-threatening situations. What should the driver do if he or she is being followed, harassed, shot at, carjacked, or kidnapped? How can the motorist maximize braking, corner quickly, and use his or her car as a weapon? Also explained are evasive driving techniques like the bootlegger hairpin, J-turns, and running an assailant off the road. Fifty black-and-white illustrations detail the tactics described.

The Evolution of Rifle Tactics "Why didn’t soldiers take cover?" Answers a question most often asked of living history interpreters. Explains why it took 65 years for tactics to catch up with Claude Minie’s invention of the military rifle.

SWAT Battle Tactics   This book teaches police departments, paramilitary units or security companies how to organize a SWAT team that can react decisively to any crisis. Learn how to recruit, train and equip for urban or rural warfare; master hand-to-hand combat; adapt infantry tactics to civilian tasks; and much more.

Tactical Reality : An Uncommon Look At Common-Sense Firearms Training And Tactics. Louis Awerbuck is one of America's premier firearms trainers and instructors. He firmly believes that training and tactics are the most crucial elements in determining how people respond in a real fight. This book brings together a decade of articles by Awerbuck in S.W.A.T. and Soldier of Fortune magazines on subjects ranging from creative target systems and firearms marksmanship under stress to defensive survival of a deadly-force encounter. But above all the book is intended to promote thought on surviving a fight in an increasingly deteriorating society. Tactical Reality is not for the person who looks for trouble where he could have avoided it. It is not for the man who shuns cover and takes an unnecessary bullet. It is not for the squeamish or anyone who isn't prepared to fight to defend himself or his family. It is for everyone interested in finding out how to take a realistic approach to training so that, if need be, he can turn the tactical odds in a gunfight in his favor. This book proves that you are what you practice.

Swat Team: Police Special Weapons and Tactics

Fight At Night : Tools, Techniques, Tactics, And Training For Combat In Low Light And Darkness Today the armed professional or private citizen facing a lethal opponent in the dark has a much greater range of options. In this book, champion practical shooter and self-defense expert Andy Stanford shows you how to turn the darkness from a liability to an advantage, arming you with the knowledge and techniques you need to prevail in any low-light conflict. From relatively simple hand-held flashlights, light mounts and spotlights to laser aimers, tritium sights and optical sights to the very latest high-tech night vision systems, Stanford gives you the low-down on the selection and use of a wide variety of implements that can provide you with a significant tactical advantage over any attacker. Because you should never depend entirely on technology or equipment, he also discusses hand-to-hand combat and shows how at times it is possible to combine technology with body weapons to defeat an assailant in the dark.

Swat Teams: Explosive Face-Offs An inside look at our first line of defense against terrorists and hostage takers Ever since Charles Whitman gunned down over a dozen innocent people in 1966 from his perch atop the University of Texas clock tower, "SWAT team" has become a household word. In this compelling book, police veteran Robert L. Snow takes us into the midst of the nation's heroic SWAT teams, allowing us to eavesdrop on harrowing negotiations between killers and cops. He gives us a balanced look at what SWAT teams do right and what they do wrong and recommends ways to improve their tactics in future hostage situations. While he gives no-holds-barred analyses of such dire failures as Waco, he also celebrates SWAT's greatest triumphs-thousands of incidents in which no one was hurt.

Tactical Advantage : A Definitive Study Of Personal Small-Arms Tactics Read this book and learn the combat-proven techniques big-city cops use to stay alive and effective when the bullets start flying. Maintain the tactical advantage in any situation by knowing how to search buildings for armed intruders, use cover and concealment, maintain proper distance intervals and much more.

Tactical Shotgun : The Best Techniques   In his second book on tactical weapons, Suarez sets the record straight on the true role of the shotgun in combat. He shows you what you need to know to defend your home, family or business, including multiple hostiles, low-light situations, moving targets and more.

Effective Self-Defense Tactics

Swat Leadership and Tactical Planning

Defensive Living: Attitudes, Tactics & Proper Handgun Use to Secure Your Personal Well-Being This is the type of book that can appear to be deceptively simple and short. But the content covers a broad range of ideas and sophisticated experiences. Essentially, the authors worked hard to boil down concepts to ideas that can be utilized or practiced, and most of all remembered, in an emergency (when motor skills and thinking skills are grossly impaired.) It's not written for unadvanced minds, it's written for dangerous situations, when the mind becomes rodent-like and the body Neanderthal. In other words it's the crucial facts

Thrown & Clubs

Roping: Trick and Fancy Rope Spinning by Chester Byers, Will Rogers (Introduction) (Paperback - February 1988) Usually ships in 24 hours

Cowboy Roping and Rope Tricks by Chester Byers, Will Rogers (Designer) (Paperback - April 1988) Usually ships in 2 to 3 days

How to Make Whips by Ron Edwards (Hardcover - March 1999) I found this book an excellent source for the beginner and intermediate whip maker. I did not know how to make a whip prior to reading this book even though I had read David Morgan's Book titled "Whips and Whip Making" which does not really tell you how to make a whip. If you want to learn to make a whip. This book will definitely show you how. You will keep this as your constant reference source.

Whips and Whipmaking by David Morgan (Paperback - December 1972)

The Bullwhip Book by Andrew John Conway (Paperback) This book is excellent for the beginner. Conway is clear and to the point about how to crack a whip as well as what to look for when purchasing one. The illustrations are clear and easy to follow as are the written directions. This book is a definite must read for anyone at all interested in learning how to use a bullwhip. More than that, Conway doesn't just teach you one way to use a bullwhip, but multiple ways to crack and wrap it as well as the maintence involved. Definitely a keeper!

Knife and Tomahawk Throwing: The Art of the Experts by Harry K. McEvoy (Paperback - December 1988) I have always wanted to know how to throw knives and after reading for just one hour, I took several kitchen knives and was sticking them in the backyard tree, eight out of ten times. I am ordering several professional throwing knives and recommend this book to anyone interested in the art of throwing knives or tomahawks. Towards the end of the book, the author shares a numbers of very interesting stories about professional knife throwers and those who hunt with throwing knives.

Knife Throwing: A Practical Guide by Harry K. McEvoy (Paperback - December 1973) Very good, short, easy to read book. McEvoy shows you the techniques for throwing a knife accurately. Reading this book will point you in the right direction. Afterwards practice, and lots of it is what is going to make you good at it.

Art Of Throwing Weapons by James W. Madden (Author) (Paperback - 1992) This comprehensive manual covers everything from the history and development of the five most common throwing weapons--spears, knives, tomahawks, shurikens and boomerangs--to their selection or manufacture, grip, distances, throwing motions and advanced combat methods.

Combat Knife Throwing: A New Approach to Knife Throwing and Knife Fighting by Ralph Thorn (Paperback - July 2002) Conventional wisdom among knife-fighting experts has it that knife throwing is a pursuit best left to circus performers, hillbilly theme parks, and hobbyists and that it is useless for combat or other survival purposes. In this ground-breaking new book, Ralph Thorn differentiates between "circus" knife throwing and combat knife throwing, and reveals his style of knife throwing suitable for actual combat and knife fights.

Ninja Weapons: Chain and Shuriken by Charles V. Gruzanski (Paperback - September 1991) This is an interesting look at two ancient and obscure martial art weapons; the manriki chain (a two foot long chain with weights on each end), and the spike (similar to throwing knives).

Complete Book Of Karate Weapons by Dr. Ted Gambordella (Author) (Paperback - December 1991) Defend yourself! And learn how to do it right with the only comprehensive book on karate weapons ever published! Shown are the proper usage and katas for seven lethal karate weapons: nunchaku, yawara stick, sai, fighting knife, tonfa, staff and bo.

Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Artists Guide by Jwing-Ming Yang, et al (Paperback - April 1999) Ever wonder what all those fancy martial arts weapons are for? Find out in this definitive manual.

Boomerang: Behind an Australian Icon by Philip Jones (Paperback - August 1997) To most Westerners, the boomerang is little more than a toy, a curiosity or a souvenir to purchase when visiting Australia. But for many cultures throughout the ages, the ability to use this instrument has meant the ability to control life and death. For more than 10,000 years, it has been used for hunting and fishing, fighting, producing music, and as a sacred object in religious ceremonies. Numerous boomerangs were found in King Tut's tomb. This book is a wonderful way to help young adults explore Aboriginal culture, learn about aerodynamics, and familiarize themselves with Australian geography.

Stick Fighting

Basic Stick Fighting for Combat

Knife Throwing: Sport Survival Defense

Secret Guide to Making Ninja Weapons

Sling for Sport and Survival by Cliff Savage (Paperback - June 1999)

VIDEO

Bolo (1977) VHS ~ Dubbed in English ~ Martial Arts Series

Fancy Trick Roping With Kowboy Kal (2000) VHS

Traps & Snares

Wilderness Trapping VHS Video Nice pro video on about trapping in the rocky mountains. See what it takes to trap various animals and a simple "how to" description of each. Nicely shot, very scenic, and very informative.

Buckshot's Modern Trapper's Guide for Xtreme Safety, Survival, Profit, Pleasure by Bruce Hemming (Paperback) Whether you're a veteran trapper looking to increase your catches a beginner wanting to start out on the right foot or an outdoors person thinking about taking up trapping, Buckshot's Modern Trapper's Guide...gives you all the information you will want or need for Xtreme Safety, Survival, Profit, Pleasure. By following Buckshot's advice, YOU'LL BE TRAPPING LIKE THE PROS and soon discover the rewards, pleasure, profits and importance of trapping.

Bird Trapping and Bird Banding

Camp Life in the Woods and the Tricks of Trapping by W. Hamilton Gibson (Paperback) Usually ships in 24 hours First published in 1881, this complete, illustrated guide reveals how to catch everything from tigers and bears to squirrels and mice, and offers general advice on camping and hiking in the woods. Among the treasures within are easy-to-follow plans for building dozens of traps; full directions for the building of shanties and log cabins, and boats and canoes; hints on food and cooking utensils; instructions for the curing and tanning of fur skins; and much, much more. (4 1/2 x 7 1/4, 312 pages, illustrations)

Trapping the Boundary Waters   Cook had been in the Army Air Service in World War I and was a restless young man after the war. In the foreword to this book, the author's son, Harry B. Cook, describes how his 27-year-old father and a friend set out in 1919 for a year's journey into the woods of the Minnesota-Ontario border country. They fished, hunted, and trapped and traveled by canoe and dog sled. In the 1950s, after a varied career as a logger, owner of a grocery-store chain and a dairy bar, and worker in the Office of Price Administration in World War II, Cook took a course in writing and typed up an account of his adventure in the wilderness but failed to find a publisher. Decades later, his son has finally taken the edited manuscript to publication. An interesting yarn that tells of Cook's adventures and the people he met, this will be of interest to local history collections in public and academic libraries.

Conibear Beaver Trapping in Open Water: Master Beaver Trapping Techniques by Wesley Murphey (Paperback - June 1997) I have read many beaver trapping books in my days and hundreds of other trapping related books. Wesley attacks problems most often encountered with beaver trappers in the more southern parts of the country. The book is well written, easy to understand and flows very nicely. The photos are clear and represent a very clear idea of the subject matter. Wesley does an outstanding job teaching the reader, whatever his skill may be, how to trap beaver by the hundreds if they are available. The hand drawn diagrams add that personal touch and they are easy to read. The writing of the book is flowing, easygoing and refreshing after decades of stale old beaver trapping books.

The Mink Trapper's Guide by Richard E. Faler (Paperback) Usually ships in 24 hours

Firearms, Traps and Tools of the Mountain Men by Carl P. Russell (Paperback - October 1977)

Living Off the Land: An Illustrated Guide to Tracking, Building Traps, Constructing Shelters, Toolmaking, Finding Water, Foraging for Food, and Much by Chris McNab (Paperback - August 2002) Usually ships in 24 hours Trained soldiers will tell you that the art of survival relies heavily on two essential skills: finding food and finding water. In any survival situation it is vital that you adapt to your surroundings as quickly as possible and make good use of the sustenance nature has to offer. Living Off the Land contains everything the survivor needs to know about thriving in nature, from making tools and finding water to eating plants and catching fish. With over 120 illustrations, this book is packed with practical information and insightful tips such as how to make a fire without the use of matches and how to master the art of making traps and snares to capture food. Later chapters adapt these principles to a variety of terrain, including the desert, the Arctic, and the jungle, with a special chapter devoted to survival at sea. Because nature can be a dangerous place, the book also instructs the reader how to identify and avoid dangerous animals such as snakes and spiders, the art of extracting poison, and how to tell edible plants and fungi from poisonous ones. This book will be an invaluable help to anyone who ventures into the out-of-doors. The information it contains might just save your life.

Booby Trap Identification and Response Guide for Law Enforcement Personnel The odds are against your encountering a booby trap. But if your luck deserts you and you find yourself face-to-face with one of these deadly devices, this guide teaches you what you need to know. Find out where booby traps are most commonly employed; the 11 physical signs that often signal a booby trap (and the one indicator that practically guarantees one); what to do (and what not to do) if you suspect a booby trap; how to safely search a building, outdoor site or vehicle; the difference between active booby traps designed to injure or kill and passive ones designed to alarm; how various triggers work and proper training procedures to prepare you to deal with a live booby trap. Warning: This manual has been prepared for law enforcement personnel. Many of the devices described in this book are illegal and extremely dangerous and should be handled only by trained EOD professionals.

Science of Trapping by Elmer Harry Kreps (Paperback - June 1979) A well written book covering almost all aspects of trapping. includes animal types, variations, habits, food, and methods in detail as how to trap the animals. Excellent vocabulary, sketches of animals, track drawings, trap pictures, and proper handling of hides to preserve furs. Most important, a table of contents by animal species.

Beginners Guide to Hunting and Trapping Secrets by Duane R. Lund (Paperback - June 1988)  

Into The Primitive : Advanced Trapping Techniques by Dale Martin (Author) (Paperback - December 1989) Whether you're hiking, on the run or stranded in the wild, this book tells you how to meet basic survival needs by scavenging and improvising. Includes explicit drawings and complete info on snares, shelter, cooking equipment and more. Get an edge on survival - get Into the Primitive.

Mink Trapping by Arthur Robert Harding (Paperback - June 1934) Special An informative read this book, but not for the faint hearted. AR Harding has been at the forefront of his craft for many years and you can literally taste his experience on every other page. Many a mink has met their match at the marvelously meticulous hands of Mr Harding. If you like mink then this book is for you, but only if you prefer them dead. 

Trapping, Fishing, and Plant Food (Elite Forces Survival Guides) by Patrick Wilson, John T., Jr. Carney (Introduction) (Library Binding - March 2002) Usually ships in 24 hours

Fox Trapping by A.R. Harding (Paperback - June 1979) 

Trapping and Poaching

Wolf and Coyote Trapping by A. R. Harding (Paperback - June 1979)

Trapper's Bible : Traps, Snares and Pathguards by Dale Martin (Author) (Paperback - June 1987) The traps, snares and pathguards detailed here can be constructed out of the most basic materials, keeping your expenses down and your net profits up. Includes pest snares, large animal snares, and transplant traps, plus camp alarms that alert you to intruders and deadly pathguards that could save your life.

Ragnar's Ten Best Traps : And A Few Others That Are Darn Good Too by Ragnar Benson (Author) (Paperback - July 1985) Catch even the craftiest critters with the trap lore perfected over generations. Ragnar has culled his all-time favorite traps that are easy to build, easy to maintain and guaranteed to work! Detailed illustrations show you how to build a floating duck snare, den trap, live-mouse set, campfire set and fish trap, to name just a few. And with Ragnar's expertise at hand, you can avoid the baits and sets that don't work and never have.

Mantrapping by Ragnar Benson (Author) (Paperback - February 1981) This is the first book ever published to explain how to capture that most dangerous animal: man. Based on Ragnar's own mantrapping experiences while on special assignments in Asia, Africa, North and South America and Cuba, this gut-wrenching book covers such mantraps as the Malaysian Hawk, the Andes Mountain Trail Trap, the Sheepeater's Rock Fall and the Cuban Water Trap. To know how to trap your enemy is to know how to avoid being trapped yourself. For academic study only.

Steel Traps

Deadfalls and Snares

Complete Book of Trapping by Gilsvik, et al (Hardcover - June 1976) This book was very easy to learn from, fun reading, and very informative. I recommend this to anyone who wants to learn about trapping. Bob Gilsvik is a "little giant" in the trapping literature world in my eyes!

Trapping As a Profession by A. R. Harding (Paperback - June 1975)

 

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