One of the greatest books on modern military combat is now back in print! McBride left the U.S. for Canada in 1914 to be in World War I as soon as possible. His extensive experience involving firearms (he was a National Match competitor) was put to good use in France with both the machine-gun & sniper rifle. Thus, the great bulk of this fascinating book deals not with military history , but with the use of all types of personal weapons in battle. Jeff Cooper calls it a true classic .

Your fighting skills, no matter how finely honed, won’t carry you even halfway through a fight without the mental attitudes necessary to take on the aggressor and defeat him. Jeff Cooper, an expert in the deadly art of combat pistolcraft explains how alertness, decisiveness, ruthlessness, speed, aggressiveness, coolness, precision, and surprise can save your life when you are faced with a violent confrontation.

After the declaration of war against Spain, young Theodore Roosevelt seized the opportunity to raise a cavalry regiment. They brought together a colorful group composed mostly of cowboys and college athletes. Thus the Rough Riders were born, destined to become national heroes. An exciting action-packed adventure written by a real man who spoke softly & carried a big stick. 51/2"x 81/2", 310 pgs, photos, indexed, hardcvr & dust jacket.

Keith came out of the Old School, where men were men and handshakes counted. For more than fifty years Elmer keith wrote, sharing his hard-earned knowledge on guns, hunting, bullet design adn the like. From rugged hunting forays across the African plains to the ice floes of Alaska; from busting broncos to ranching, he was the real deal. His reading was on par with university literature professors and his stories to audiences often resulted in extended silences from entranced listeners, the old cowboy with the tall Stetson was a master at story craft, surpassed by few. Armed with a keen mind, courage and enthusiasm, this American Legend is truly deserving of being called "The Dean of American Firearm Writers." 6" x 9", photos, 168 pages, Soft Cover.

Be first or be dead...there is no seconc place winner in a gunfight. The subject of this book is the ways and means to survive and stay alive in just such an event. Primarily written as a law enforcement handbook, many of the applications and techniques could apply to any one in a confrontation that escalates to a fire fight with guns. Bill Jordan is a well known and respected retired Federal Agent. Hardcover, 5" x 7", 114 pages.

Now, the "rest of the story" from the author of A Rifleman Went to War. This was McBride's first book about his service with the machine gun section in World War 1. First published in 1918, the memories were still quite fresh when he put them on paper. The Emma Gees has been even rarer than Rifleman until! This exact reprint that also includes new information on McBride from sources such as the National Archives of Canada. With chapters such as "A Fine Day for Murder" and "Snipers Barn" this is an excellent companion to "Rifleman". 5 x 8 , 220 pages, maps, photos, softcover.

This is the second of Jeff Cooper’s anthologies, following Fireworks, published in 1980. This book concerns itself almost entirely with shooting - technically,socialy, sportively, and historically. Not a ctalog, but a comprehensive collection of fact and philosophy for those who prize their personal dignity & treasure their personal means of preserving it from the encroachments of Big Brother & his social juggernaut. 367 pages, 6 x 9 soft cover w/ illustrations.

The most important thing I can say about this book is; Buy it & read it. If you have an interest in hard, unblinking perceptions of the real world, you will not be dissappointed ~ Mel Tappan The strong beleif in individual liberty is one of Jeff Cooper key issues in life and whether you agree with his philosphy or not, you’ll find this book more than stimulating. 81/2"x 11", 191 pgs, photos, softcvr.

100 pgs, 8.5" x 11" photos, hardcvr.

Boston did not gloss over any important subject, yet he also did not fill up pages with arcane data. Every page is packed with highly useful information not found elsewhere. For example, firearms importers have recently introduced several post-ban models of semi-auto battle rifles (e.g., FAL, H & K91, AK47, M1Garand,etc.) which are made up of American receivers with foreign parts. Are these good rifles and good values? Boston tests them all and gives you the honest scoop. He also thoroughly desc ribes the tricky legal and technical distinctions between pre- and post-ban assault rifles and explains how to avoid making an innocent mistake which can lead to a felony arrest. 5" x 8", softcover, 848 pages, illustrated

This is the most comprehensive guide to identifying guns, for anyone who is likely to come into contact with any firearms that are in use today. Covering modern service weapons to older guns still found today. With color photos and detailed specifications from the world famous Jane’s Information Group Resources, you will be able to recognize any gun with confidence and accuracy. Jane’s Gun Recognition Guide also features details of manufacturers as well as listing all the brand names and marking you may come across around the world. 4.75 x 7.5 , 464 pages, Full color listings of all firearms, softcover, photos.

The History of Browning Firearms is a captivating and wonderfully illustrated chronicle of one of the most influential and legendary names in gunsmithing history. John M. Browning was born in Ogden, Utah, in 1855, into a world of gunsmithing. His father was a gunsmith who was already well known for a number of innovations in the field. As a young boy, John spent hours in his father’s shop and allegedly knew the name of every part of a gun before he could read. It’s hardly surprising that at age twenty-three, he was filing his first patent for the “J. M. Browning Single-Shot Rifle.” He inherited his father’s business, and with funds of less than a thousand dollars turned it into a thriving gun-making workshop with seven employees. One of Browning’s guns was chanced upon by a representative of Winchester, who admired the design so well that the Winchester managing director made the six-day journey to Utah to conclude several lucrative commercial deals that would endure for the next few years. Browning’s designs for Colt and the manufacture of many familiar Colt guns also helped boost his company’s reputation as a premier gun-maker. Browning’s designs have covered a whole range of small arms, from semi-automatic pistols through single-shot rifles, repeater rifles, and machine guns. His enthusiasm and creativity have led many to believe he is the greatest firearms designer of all time. This fascinating book describes the Browning history, and covers its full range of inventions and designs, from frontier weapons such as the Colt Peacemaker to military arms, shotguns, and hunting rifles. Also shown are various gun-making artifacts, copies of designers’ drawings, and interesting photographs of the weapons in the hands of users. The History of Browning Firearms makes a perfect addition to the libraries of Wild West buffs, amateur historians, and firearms enthusiasts. 8.25" x 11.75", hardcover, 128 pages, full color photos.

The History of Winchester Firearms is a captivating and wonderfully photographed history of one of the most legendary names in gun lore. Oliver Winchester, the founder of the company, was an astute businessman who hired the best rifle designers and also acquired companies and patents in order to create a range of firearms that were produced in the thousands for years. His rifles were the favorite weapons of the cowboys and lawmen of the West, and are now highly sought-after and valuable collectibles throughout the world. The History of Winchester Firearms describes in magnificent detail all of the Winchester rifles, including the most used rifle in the history of the West, the phenomenally successful Winchester '73 repeating rifle. Complete with more than 150 full-color photographs of the rifles and of various gun-making artifacts, copies of designers' drawings, and interesting photographs of the rifles in the hands of users from both sides of the law, The History of Winchester Firearms is a perfect addition to the library of Wild West buffs, amateur historians, and lovers of firearms.

Contains information and up to date pricing on most recently produced black powder reproductions and replicas. 8 1/2 X 11, softcover, photos, 240pp.

This 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. Hardcover.

Illustrated through-out, this book contains military insignia from the various services around the world, from fleet commands to aircraft carriers - from quarter masters to specials forces and special ops. These patches are worn by land, sea and air forces of the worlds military. 6" x 8", 95 pages, hardcover.

In this unique volume the authors, two prominent, highly decorated war veterans, present the extraordinary stories of 27 of the greatest fighter aces of the 20th century. Brought together for the first time, here are the war experiences of a few great men who helped to make history. Photographs throughout.

5.5" x 8.5", 51 pages softcover.

Military free-fall parachuting provides the commander with the capability to infiltrate detachments or individuals under conditions or into areas that could prevent or restrict conventional static-line parachute operations. This book covers tactics, equipment and training for both HAHO (High Altitude/High Open) and HALO (High Altitude/Low Open) jumps. 81/2"x11", 180 pages, illustrated, indexed, 2/93.

This is the definitive book on this major German small arm. It features dozens of rare photos of the K98k and its variants and accessories, including sniper rifles, silencers, grenade launchers, the indirect firing device. bayonets and more. Includes special cutaway rifles showing internal mechanisms, a complete parts breakdown and all standard and special markings and codes. This book is guaranteed to satisfy anyone interested in German small arms or the weapons of the World War II. 9 x 9, hardcover, photos, 152 pages.

No arms maker in history has captured the imagination in the way Winchester has: rifles, shotguns, and ammunition famous the world over for craftsmanship, design capability and performance, historical tradition, and sheer romance. And it is the Winchester that is known as "the gun that won the West." Now, in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Winchester marque, R. L. Wilson -- America's most distinguished writer and expert in the firearms field -- has produced the definitive and official history of Winchester arms and ammunition. Valuable production tables are presented, in addition to a spectacular tribute, in text and photographs, of the full spectrum of products, first introduced in 1849. The book's large format presents many of the firearms in exquisite close-ups, accompanied by substantial details of history, development, and significance. Variations within model groups are given ample attention, and the book's organization gives an unequaled overview of nearly a century and a half of Winchester achievement. A unique, comprehensive table in the appendix gives serial numbers and related production data previously unavailable in any one source. The most lavish work ever produced on American long arms, Winchester: An American Legend has been published with the full cooperation of the Winchester Division of the Olin Corporation, as well as Winchester licensee, the U.S. Repeating Arms Company. 11.5 x 9 , hardcover, lavishly illustrated throughout with over 300 full color and 165 black and white photographs, 404 pages.

Leading reference for American firearms, with a multi-generational following. Combines thorough historical arms details and authoritative pricing in one easy-to-use book. The book simply known Flayderman's is your go-to guide for accurate and updated collector pricing, and identifying the historic details of antique firearms. With meticulously researched data, descriptions of stampings and markings for 4,000+ American firearms manufactured between the colonial era and 1900, and more than 1,900 sharp photos-including a new 16 page color photo gallery, Flayderman's is truly the the ultimate value guide to antique American firearms. 752 pages, softcover, 8.5" x 11", illustrated.

The 30th Edition is expanded to nearly 2,300 pages including a revised 80-page color Photo Percentage Grading System to help accurately grade every firearm’s condition factor. Pricing is updated for 2009, along with detailed information on thousands of modern and antique firearms including the red hot paramilitary-style guns, and new 2009 domestic and imported makes and models. Serialization charts/tables and production data have also been updated. With over 1.3 million books in circulation around the world, the Blue Book of Gun Values is the industry standard for firearm information and values.