Firearms category: 210 books
Of Arms and Men : A History of War Weapons and Aggression
A History of War, Weapons, and Aggression
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 1989
The appearance of the crossbow on the European battle field in A.D. 1100 as the weapon of choice for shooting down knights threatened the status quo of medieval chivalric fighting techniques. By 1139 the Church had intervened outlawing the use of the crossbow among Christians. With this edict arms...
Medieval Handgonnes
The first black powder infantry weapons
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2011
In the early 14th century, a new weapon entered the arsenals of European armies. This first generation of black powder weapons put fear into the heart of the enemy and in 1453 Ottoman cannon succeeded in pummelling the once-impregnable walls of Constantinople. But cannons, which are both slow and...
by Gordon L. Rottman
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2015
Allowing the user to inflict damage on his opponent within throwing range without leaving cover, the portable, lethally efficient hand grenade is a ubiquitous weapon of modern warfare, and has now found its way into law-enforcement arsenals too. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork...
by Leroy Thompson
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2012
The M1 Garand gave the US infantryman a marked edge during World War II. It shot faster and further than enemy infantry rifles and hit harder. No less an authority on killing the enemy than General George S. Patton called the Garand, "The greatest battle implement ever devised.†? At a time when...
by Dr Stephen Manning
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2013
The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884–85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century. Its invention and introduction into...
Samurai Sword
A Handbook
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2013
The samurai sword: a symbol of the spirit of old Japan, it embodies the samurai's steel discipline, unswerving devotion and peerless skill. With its creation, a feat of craftsmanship passed down by generations of artisans, the samurai sword is generally considered to be superior even to the famed...
The Gladius
The Roman Short Sword
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2016
One of the most feared weapons in the ancient world, the gladius was lethal both on the battlefield and in the arena. Literary sources tell of the terror it inspired, while archaeological evidence of wounds inflicted is testament to its deadly effect. By pulling together strands of literary, sculptural...
The Gun Digest Book of the Tactical Rifle
A User's Guide
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2011
The Master Blaster is back in the Gun Digest Book of the Tactical Rifle!
Ever feel like burning up some ammo? Well, so does Pat Sweeney! In the Gun Digest Book of the Tactical Rifle, America¹s favorite black rifle expert puts today's hottest tactical rifles through their paces. It's a fun...
by Peter Lessler
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2013
Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Handgun Marksmanship provides an in-depth look at the foundations of solid and accurate handgun skills. Author Peter Lessler has constructed a user-friendly guide to getting on target and making the shot right away, every time you put your hand on the grip of your handgun.
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Gun Digest's Speed Reloading the Revolver Concealed Carry eShort
Learn tactical reload, defensive reloading, and competition reload, plus fast reloading tips for speed loaders and moon clips.
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
In this excerpt from the Gun Digest Book of the Revolver, Grant Cunningham teaches you the defensive reload, tactical reload, competition reload and other techniques to keep your sixgun running. Also covered are speed loaders and moon clips.
by J.B. Wood
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2011
This short eBook teaches you how to take apart and reassemble your Smith & Wesson M&P with confidence. Thanks to clear Assembly/Disassembly instructions and crisp photography - aided by gun expert J.B. Wood's sage advice - you'll save an expensive trip to the gunsmith by getting to know your gun inside and out!
by Harold Murtz
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2011
From Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings, you get an exploded view of your Glock with numbered and labeled parts to assist you in disassembling and reassembling.
by J.B. Wood
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2011
This short eBook teaches you how to take apart and reassemble your Beretta 92S with confidence. Thanks to clear Assembly/Disassembly instructions and crisp photography - aided by gun expert J.B. Wood's sage advice - you'll save an expensive trip to the gunsmith by getting to know your gun inside and out!
Gun Digest’s Double Action Trigger Concealed Carry eShort
Learn how double action vs. single action revolver shooting techniques are affected by grip and finger position.
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
In this excerpt from the Gun Digest Book of the Revolver, Grant Cunningham shows the proper grasp, finger position and trigger control for fast, accurate double action revolver shooting.