Whether you're a professional gunsmith or just an interested amateur, you'll find everything you need to know about keeping your AR perking in Gunsmithing: The AR-15. Written by master gunsmith and noted AR-15 expert Patrick Sweeney, Gunsmithing: The AR-15 is your one-volume guide to repairing, maintaining and modifying America's favorite rifle.

It's all here!

Hundreds of detailed photos

Maintenance

Repair

Accessories and Modifications

Tips, Tools and Techniques

And More!

Whether you're interested in simple tasks such as disassembling and maintaining your AR, or if you're ready to tackle more complex projects such as rebarreling or converting your AR to a piston design, Gunsmithing: The AR-15 tells you everything you need to know. Protect your investment and avoid costly mistakes – with Gunsmithing: The AR-15!

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About America's Favorite Handgun Cartridge!

Designed nearly a century ago, the .45 ACP cartridge has earned a well-deserved reputation as a superbly accurate, slap-'em-down handgun cartridge. An honored veteran of two World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and lesser conflicts across the globe, the .45 ACP is now more popular than ever for competition shooting, law enforcement and self-defense.

Now, just in time for the.45 ACP's 100th anniversary, handgun expert Pat Sweeney gives us the inside scoop on America's favorite big-bore cartridge. If you own a handgun or carbine chambered for the big .45 – or if you're considering buying one – you'll find everything you need in the Gun Digest Big Fat Book of the .45 ACP. 6"x9",400 pages,softcover,b&w photos.

It's All Here:

The origins of the .45 ACP and the guns that use it

Reloading tips, tricks and techniques

The inside story of .45 ACP cases, bullets, primers and powder

And so much more!

It's the best one-volume guide to the most popular big-bore handgun cartridge of all time!

Whether you're a professional gunsmith or just an interested do-it-yourselfer, you'll find what you need to keep your favorite pistols and revolvers perking in this revised 3rd Edition of Gunsmithing Pistols and Revolvers.

From basic disassembly and maintenance to more complex repair and customization techniques, master gunsmith Pat Sweeney explains in clear text and detailed photos how to get the very most out of your pistol or revolver. Whether you're wondering how to mount a front or rear sight, replace a cylinder, give your gun a thorough cleaning or perform any one of a hundred other essential procedures, you'll find it in this revised edition of Gunsmithing Pistols and Revolvers. 8.25"x10.875",384 pages,softcover,850 b&w photos.

It's All Here:

Hundreds of close-up photos

Performance tips, tricks and techniques

Special sections on the 1911, the Makarov, the vZ-52 and the Springfield XD

And much more!

Gunsmithing mistakes can be expensive. Protect your investment – with Gunsmithing Pistols and Revolvers!

The idea of preparedness is spreading rapidly among those waking up to the reality of today’s chaotic economic, geologic, political and environmental climate. There are many reference books available that deal with specific areas of preparedness for an uncertain future. That’s the problem. There are too many books. Most of us are busy, and reading time is precious, this is why “Basic Preparedness” was written. Save TIME and MONEY preparing with “Basic Preparedness”. 8.5” x 11”, indexed, softcover, illustrated, 199 pages.

If you are really, really, really serious about being prepared for what ever may come your way, and want to be prepared to be on your own for extended periods of time, then Basic Preparedness The 3 DVD Series is a must have.

Basic Preparedness The 3 DVD Series is a 6 hour overview of the Why’s and How-To of getting Prepared. It was filmed before a live class.

While this is a comprehensive look at Preparedness and things you can do, it is not the final word. This is not a quick fix. Additional study and research is required on your part to fully apply this information to your situation.

You have to Want to be Prepared for what ever may come your way and you have to Want to Survive.

The Definitive Guide on How to Prepare for Any Crisis-From Global Financial Collapse to A Pandemic

It would take only one unthinkable event to disrupt our way of life. If there is a terrorist attack, global pandemic, or sharp currency devaluation, you will be forced to fend for yourself in ways you've never imagined. Where would you get water? How would you communicate with relatives who live in other states? What would you use for fuel?

Survivalist expert James Wesley, Rawles shares the essential tools and skills you will need for your family to survive.

Own the Night is the first and only book of its kind to explore the newest advances in tactical lighting. All military and police operators as well as civilians interested in self-defense will find this an indispensible guide to tactical lighting.

Readers will learn the proper application and uses for each type of lighting (handheld, weapon-mounted and laser illumination) along with practical, user-friendly techniques to enhance personal safety and effectiveness. 288 pages, 200 FULL COLOR PICTURES, 8 1/4 x 10 7/8

Rural homesteaders and urban apartment-dwellers alike will find a mother lode of practical information packed into this completely revised and updated edition of the ultimate how-to handbook for all generations. A selective compendium of public-domain documents, it brings together in one volume a wealth of knowledge and useful instruction on just about every imaginable aspect of self-sufficiency—from building a dwelling and growing food to raising children, using tools of all kinds, and, yes, getting more mileage out of your car.

Readers will learn how to: build a greenhouse; administer first aid; stock an emergency shelter; survive in the wilderness, at sea, and in the city; plant, buy farmland; grow plants indoors and out; read architect’s drawings; care for household pets; repair clothing; hunt, trap, and fish; repair a screen or leaking faucet; butch er and store big-game kill; relieve allergy symptoms; control insects; stay safe during storms and floods; can and freeze fruits and vegetables; take your own blood pressure; and much, much more! 8 5/8" x 11 1/8" Soft cover, Illustrations, 662 Pages

12 years in the making, Boston's long-awaited sequel is THREE times the size of his popular 1997 Bulletproof Privacy.

Subjects covered: healthy privacy vs. "paranoia", private travel in the 21st Century, modern communications and privacy, the coming National I.D. Card, private money - debit cards and digital gold, guns and privacy, securing your computer, ghosting the Internet, use encrypted VolP for free, create robust passphrases, dealing with the intrusive Census and ACS questions, earning a discreet living, how to buy and sell privately, and much more. Softcover, 5.5” x 8.5”, 480 pages

The 12th edition of the most trusted reference for cartridge information has been completely updated with information on the latest introductions in commercial cartridge and shells and new, in-depth authoritative articles on cartridge design and performance. With approximately 1,500 photos, this book is perfect for the enthusiast focused on the ever-changing world of shotgun, handgun, and rifle ammunication. Softcover, 8.5” x 11”, 568 pages, 1,200 B&W photos. 60 color photots.

You asked for it – and we heard you! This ground-breaking fifth edition of Standard Catalog of Military Firearms includes listings for one of the hobby's fastest-growing areas: bayonets!

But that's not all! In Standard Catalog of Military Firearms, editor Phillip Peterson provides up-to-the-minute pricing on today's hottest military weapons from around the world, from antiques to Curios & Relics to Class III collectibles. And with the inclusion of bayonets, this all-new edition of Standard Catalog of Military Firearms gives you even more of the information you need to enjoy the dynamic world of collectible military weapons.

In Standard Catalog of Military Firearms, you get it all:

Hundreds of detailed photos of military firearms and bayonets

Accurate, real-world values compiled by a full-time firearms dealer

Detailed descriptions and background information

So don't guess at military firearm and bayonet values – know! From Arisakas to Yugoslavian Mausers, you'll find it in Standard Catalog of Military Firearms. 526 pages, softcover, 8.5" x 11", illustrated

There have been many books published about the Kalashnikov assault rifles, but this publication differs from most previous works. Covered in detailed text and photographs are the many military AK rifle variants from around the world. However, in place of the previously well-documented early evolution history of Russian military weapons published elsewhere, this book includes an in-depth study of the many variations of the civilian semiautomatic-only AK style rifles that have become very popular in the United States since they were first imported in the early 1980s up to the present time. Hardcover, 8 3/4”x11 1/4”, 863 pages, Indexed, Photos, Illustrated, Full Color Section.

The expanded, revised 2nd Edition of American Thunder. Now over 500 pages, over 600 photographs, documents and charts. More info, more pages, more photographs, more chapters... same price! Contents: History - The Colt Thompsons - British and Commonwealth Thompsons - World War II Production 1939-1943 - Savage and Auto-Ordnance - Ordnance Rebuilding Program - .45 Caliber Ammunition - The Search for a New Submachine Gun - Replacing the Submachine Gun - Accessories and Accouterments - Thompson Parts - United States Ordnance Department - Colt and Savage Models (differences) - Military Experiments and Prototypes - Post War Service - The Modern Thompson Collector

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.

The original BSD manuals (Base Shop Data)for the Browning caliber .30, caliber .50 machine guns and .30 caliber BAR were originally compiled by the United States' Ordnance Department for the purpose of training U.S. Ordnance armorers how to disassemble, overhaul and reassemble these weapons. The World War II BSDs were well illustrated with clear line drawings and written descriptions. These rare BSDs have been digitally restored and reformatted for presentation in this manual. Today's enthusiast will find this manual invaluable for maintaining or repairing Browning firearms. 298 pages, softcover. Included are the following arms: 1. U.S. .30 Caliber Browning M.G., M1919A4, Fixed and Flexible
2. U.S. .30 Caliber Browning M.G., M1917A1, Water-Cooled
3. U.S. .30 Caliber Browning M.G., Aircraft, M2 Fixed and Flexible
4. U.S. .50 Caliber Browning M.G., Aircraft, M2 Fixed and Flexible
5. U.S. .50 Caliber Browning M.G., H.B. Ground, M2
6. U.S. .30 Caliber Rifle, Automatic, BAR M1918A2

Foreign Enemies And Traitors is set in the near future in an America that is creeping steadily toward socialist tyranny, in the midst of the second Great Depression. A year after earthquakes have devastated the Tennessee Valley, survivors are resisting demands by the federal government to relocate to FEMA refugee centers. United States National Guard units have proven ineffective at forcing these survivors out of the earthquake-damaged regions, due to their reluctance to employ deadly force against fellow Americans. As a result, the president has invited so-called foreign peacekeeping battalions to do the work of forcibly relocating the holdouts. The novel follows a small group of determined survivors in their resistance to the foreign enemies, and the American traitors who are their allies.

The .30 caliber Browning machine gun was adopted by the United States Army in the closing months of World War I. The venerable Brownings in both .30 and .50 caliber were used by ground forces and were mounted on every vehicle, tank and aircraft the U. S. and her allies sent into the fight. This book is about the history, development and use of these famous weapons. This book includes: 1. .30 and .50 caliber Browning Machine Guns 2. History 3. Development 4. Lend Lease Act 5. Prime Contractors 6. Sub-Contractors 7. U.S. Government Contracts 8. Production Figures 9. Costs 10. Experimental Guns 11. Ground Guns 12. Tank Guns 13. Aircraft Guns 14. Anti-Aircraft Guns 15. Ground Tactics 16. Aircraft Tactics 17. Parts 18. Accessories 19. Ground Mounts 20. Vehicle Mounts 21. Aircraft Mounts 22. Ammunition 23. Links and Belts 24. The Modern Shooter and Collector 25. Tippmann Miniatures 8.5” x 11”, 326 pages, illustrated, softcover.

by Scott A. Duff and CWO John M. Miller. - History, development, selecting the rifle, disassembly, assembly, inspection, cleaning, zeroing, match conditioning, and much, much more. The M14/M1ATM has dominated service rifle competition for over 30 years. The M14 Owner’s Guide also traces the history and development from the T44 through adoption and production of the M14 rifle. Evolution of the sniper rifle variations are chronicled. History of the military National Match rifle and the introduction and manufacture of the civilian M14/M1ATM rifles are described. The Match Conditioning Instructions guide the reader through the activities required to convert the M14/M1ATM into a first-class target rifle. Numerous drawings and photographs aid in completion of this procedure. A comprehensive appendix provides the reader with names, addresses, and phone numbers of reputable gunsmiths and suppliers of parts, tools, accessories and books. Nationally recognized military armorers, gunsmiths, manufacturers, suppliers and service rifle competitors assisted in preparation of this book.

Master Gunsmith Larry Crow shows you the latest modifications you can make to your AR-15 to make it extremely accurate. You’ll see information regarding triggers, grips, sights, barrels, firing pins, gas systems and more, all designed to help you increase the accuracy of your AR-15. Plus, you see an in-depth discussion of high-end rifle scopes and how to use them for shooting out to 600 and 800 yards. This program is professionally produced by Lenny Magill, the world leader in firearm video instruction.

Has the threat of urban terrorism, debacles like the disastrous response to Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans or just the general hassle of city life got you thinking about moving to the country? Good idea, but before you pull up stakes, here’s a chance to learn about some of the realities of rural living that you might never have faced in your city or suburban home.Ragnar Benson grew up on a farm and has lived in the sticks for decades, and he has helped dozens of transplants settle into their new homes in the country. Now he has gathered his advice into this handy familiarization manual to introduce you to some of the issues you need to know about life in rural communities. You might be surprised about some of the subtleties of such things as: * meeting your new neighbors, blending in with the locals and avoiding common culture clashes with established country residents * understanding your parcel of land, including property lines, water availability and access to your property by you and others * getting electricity, heating fuel, phone service and other essentials to remote locations * driving on often atrocious rural roads, including unique social protocols while on the road * establishing gardens, gathering firewood, building ponds and maintaining your land efficiently * dealing with critters, crime and natural hazards. Read this book and get an informed head-start on the adventure, independence and tranquility of a new life in rural America. 5.5” x 8.5”, softcover, photos, 194 pages.

One of the greatest books ever written on practical survival is back in print for the next generation of self-reliant citizens! Mel Tappan was the godfather of the modern preparedness movement, and this classic collection of his writings is an indispensable resource for information on how to develop a survival mind-set, identify the best survival locations, store food, maintain communications, select firearms and much more. A new foreword by Bruce Clayton, himself an important figure in the preparedness movement after the publication of his book Life After Doomsday in 1980, describes the unique appeal of Tappan’s writings and personality, puts Tappan’s role in the survivalist movement in historical perspective and explains why his work is still highly relevant today. 5.5” x 8.5”, softcover, photos, 218 pages.

The AR-15 Complete Owner’s Guide is intended to provide the prospective, new or experienced AR-15 owner with the in-depth knowledge he or she needs to configure, select, operate, maintain and troubleshoot his or her rifle. The Guide covers history, applications, details of components and subassemblies, operating, cleaning, maintenance, and future of perhaps the most versatile rifle system ever produced. A comprehensive Colt model number table and pre/post-ban serial number information are included. The AR-15 type rifle is almost certainly the last and closest thing to a US Martial Arm that will be available to US Citizens.

This guide goes beyond the military manuals in depth and scope, using words and pictures to clearly guide the reader through every operation required to assemble their AR-15-type rifle. You’ll learn the best and easiest ways to build your rifle. It won’t make you an AR-15 armorer, but it will make you a more knowledgeable owner. You’ll be able to do more with (and to) your rifle. You’ll also be able to better judge the competence of those whom you choose to work on your rifle, and to discuss your needs more intelligently with them. In short, if you build it, you’ll know how to repair it. It’s the most comprehensive book of its kind on the AR-15. 164 pages, 331 photographs.

This volume not only explains how well the rifle performs in testing, but also provides projects gunsmiths can complete to enhance rifle performance. Packed with 600 detailed photos, including step-by-step instructions for projects and a primer on aftermarket parts, this guide delivers honest test results for the rifle, its accuracy, magazines and commonly available ammo. Whether readers are competition shooters, law enforcement personnel, gunsmiths or collectors, there’s something in this book for every fan of the AR-15. Author: Patrick Sweeney. 8.5” x 11”, 288 pages, 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.

How to build your own M1 Garand by Walt Kuleck with Clint McKee. Since the publication of Scott Duff’s The M1 Garand Owner’s Guide, readers have asked for a book that would help guide them through the assembly of their M1 Garand. Ideally, such a book would impart the tips, tricks, pitfalls and “gotchas!” that experienced Garand enthusiasts and armorers have discovered and developed over the years. This is that book. It goes beyond the military manuals in depth and scope, using words and pictures to clearly guide the reader through every operation required to assemble their Garand. You’ll learn the best and easiest ways to build your rifle. It won’t make you an Garand armorer, but it will make you a more knowledgeable owner. You’ll be able to do more with (and to) your rifle. You’ll also be able to better judge the competence of those whom you choose to work on your rifle, and to discuss your needs more intelligently with them. In short, if you build it, you’ll know how to repair it. The M1 Garand Complete Assembly Guide has 161 pages and over 350 photographs.

This book goes far beyond the military manuals in depth and scope, using words and over 600 pictures to clearly guide you through every operation required to support your M14/M1A . You’ll learn the best and easiest ways to enhance, disassemble and assemble your rifle. It won’t make you an M14/M1A armorer, but it will make you a knowledgeable owner. You’ll be able to do more with (and to) your rifle. You’ll also be able to better judge the competence of those you choose to work on your rifle, and to discuss your needs more intelligently with them. In short, you’ll know your M14/M1A inside and out. Also included are instructions for installing National Match rear sights, a tutorial on tuning your trigger to National Match standards, a discussion of John Garand’s contributions to the M14, and several 21st Century enhancements. The M14 Complete Assembly guide is 6” x 9”, is Perfect bound laminated soft cover, and has 250 pages and over 600 photographs.

Everyone feels fear. Unfortunately, most people—even trained martial artists—have received precious little guidance in how to handle it. Instead of accepting the adrenalized state brought on by stressful situations as an inevitable, instinctual survival response, they second-guess it, dread it, deny it and fight it. In this book you’ll discover how to transform fear from dreaded enemy into powerful ally. Using a dynamic self-defense technology known as adrenal stress response training, author Bill Kipp has helped literally thousands of men, women and children face their fear head-on, control it and harness it as the tremendous source of power nature intended it to be. Here he describes how the FAST Defense system develops awareness and communication skills that can help you avoid being targeted as a victim, desensitize you to the verbal abuse and threats that attackers use to control their victims, and equip you with verbal defense skills that will stop most altercations before they ever become physical. Finally, he reveals how this fast, effective, scenario-based training methodology empowers you to unleash the fearsome force of adrenaline to fight for your life when all else fails. 5.5” x 8.5”, softcover, photos, 272 pages.

A culmination of hands-on evaluations and historical research spanning four decades, Weapons Evaluations for the Armed Professional and Advanced Collector is a sweeping professional analysis of some of the best combat firearms ever fielded by frontline troops around the globe. Small-arms expert Alan C. Paulson takes the perspective of tactician, end user, scientist, historian, ballistician and journalist to thoroughly examine the combat capabilities of the most advanced handguns, shotguns, tactical carbines, sniper rifles and .50 calibers in the world, from groundbreaking guns of the famed OSS during World War II to today’s cutting-edge hardware doing duty in the War on Terror. Whether the mission is a dynamic entry against armed hostiles, close-quarters combat under rugged battlefield conditions, discreet “wet work” in a foreign capital or an ultra-long-range takedown across the desert sands, the weapons featured in this book have been called on by elite military units, police tactical teams and covert operatives to get the job done. 8.5” x 11”, softcover, photos, 372 pages.