Department of the Army - U.S. Army Combat Pistol Training Handbook

This thirty-fourth edition includes a complete index and a guide on how to properly and effectively use this book in order to find the market value for your collectible modern firearm. With new color photos from gun dealers and shows, as well as introductory materials that every gun collector and potential buyer should read, this book is the ultimate guide to purchasing firearms. No matter what kind of modern collectible firearm you own or collect, the Gun Trader ’ s Guide should remain close at hand.

$29.95 Paperback • ISBN 978-1-61608-843-9

Ed McGivern needs no introduction to gun enthusiasts and serious marksmen. For more than fifty years, he was revered as one of the top authorities in the field of small firearms. A world-champion marksmen who made The Guinness Book of World Records , he trained scores of law enforcement officers and developed a system of teaching that is as effective today as it was when this book was originally published. It resulted from years of experimentation and research conducted by McGivern, who utilized electric timers and other devices to determine the angles and techniques that would produce the fastest, most accurate revolver shooting. Packed with handgun lore and original photographs from the first edition, this much-sought-after classic contains a wealth of facts for marksmen everywhere.

$17.95 Paperback • ISBN 978-1-60239-086-7

Whether you’re a firearms enthusiast, an experienced shooter, or someone who has never even held a gun, Shoot: Your Guide to Shooting and Competition will help you explore different types of firearms, understand crucial safety rules, and learn fundamental shooting skills. This book provides an introduction to a wide variety of shooting sports through detailed descriptions that relate each type of competition to everyday activities and interests. High-quality photography from actual competitions and step-by-step instructional images augment the clearly written descriptions of both basic and advanced shooting skills.

$16.95 Paperback • ISBN 978-1-61608-698-5

The Marksmanship Primer serves as a road map to greater shooting proficiency as well as greater enjoyment of the sport of shooting. Jim Casada, renowned outdoors author and editor, has brought together the best selections from America’s great gun writers of yesterday and today. Marksmen of all levels of experience—beginners, pros, and hobbyists—can benefit from this collection of shooting wisdom.

Topics include:

• Positions for Rifle and Handgun Shooting

• Sighting In

• Ballistics

• Rifle Marksmanship for the Hunter

• Accuracy at All Distances

• Hunting with the Handgun

• Physical and Mental Fitness for the Marksman

$14.95 Paperback • ISBN 978-1-62087-367-0

Whether you're a target shooting enthusiast, an experienced shooter, or someone who has never held a gun, Sixguns and Bullseyes and Automatic Pistol Marksmanship will help you explore different types of handguns, fundamental shooting skills, and expert tips to gain marksmanship precision.

This edition combines two classic shooting manuals from the 1930s in one volume for modern audiences. Author and gun enthusiast William Reichenbach’s conversational, down-to-earth writing style makes this primer very approachable to all types of readers and shooters. He describes his seven key points—hold, stance, relaxation, moving the gun into position, sighting, squeeze, and breathing—as a basis to target shooting, as well as other topics, including:

• Ascent to the Olymp

• Time and Rapid Fire

• Trimming Your Gun

• Ammunition Wrinkles

• The Ideal Automatic

• The “Draw”

• Preparing for the Fray

• Homo Sapiens and Other Game

$14.95 Paperback • ISBN 978-1-62087-372-4

“The story of Smith & Wesson handguns and their evolution is one of the hallowed tales of American firearms’ history,” according to the firearms writer Jim Casada. Anyone who collects Smith & Wessons or is simply interested in their backstory will cherish this book.

Though originally published in 1945, more than half a century ago, Smith & Wesson Hand Guns remains the source for Smith & Wesson enthusiasts. It is an authoritative reference and has remained, for over five decades, the cornerstone upon which Smith & Wesson research rests. This work is foundational, supported by sixty-three detailed illustrations showing the handguns, the unique hammer mechanism, and facsimile reproductions of vintage advertising copy.

The first twenty-four chapters of the book, which tell the story of Smith and Wesson and the development of Smith & Wesson handguns, are very informative. After the reader becomes familiar with Smith and Wesson’s history together, as well as their creation of a business, illustrations exhibiting Smith & Wesson handguns will show rather than tell of their magnificence. Finally, descriptions of different caliber guns are given, where readers will gain invaluable information regarding Smith & Wesson handguns. For any Smith & Wesson enthusiast or collector, this work is impossible to put down.

$12.95 Paperback • ISBN 978-1-62087-715-9

Numbers don’t lie; more and more women are purchasing guns and learning to shoot! While shooting used to be a male-dominated sport, women across the country have begun discovering that a trip to the range not only is relaxing, but also brings with it a sense of strength and empowerment. Taking Your First Sho t is an introductory guide perfect for either those stepping out onto the range for the first time or those looking to brush up on their skills. Author Lynne Finch coaches women on the decision to learn to shoot, how to find formal training, selecting and purchasing a handgun, defensive versus practice ammunition, storing and caring for your gun, and concealed carry options.

Along with learning the shooting basics, Finch also teaches readers the importance of situational awareness and the basics of self-defense. Sometimes a gun isn’t always an answer, and it’s important to have a proportional response to the situation. Finch begins with teaching readers how to become aware of their surroundings, what to watch for, and how to respond. From there, she goes on to define proportional response and why carrying pepper spray, a kubotan, or even a whistle can make all the difference.