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First published in Great Britain in 1881 and subsequently revised nine times between then and 1910, The Gun and Its Development traces the fascinating history of weaponry: the obscure, ancient origins of the slingshot and the bow, the invention of the crossbow, possibly around 1000 AD; the introduction of gunpowder into Europe in the fourteenth century; the development of sporting and military guns over the centuries thereafter; and the rise of modern,...
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In this book, the author, deadliest sniper in U.S. history tracks down and shoots the ten most important American firearms, from a flintlock rifle to a Colt revolver to the latest high-tech weapon he used as a Navy SEAL. He uses these guns as a window on United States history, making the sweeping argument that the American story has been tied to and shaped by the gun. He revisits turning points in American history, including the single sniper shot...
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"Here is the story of the most important Remington firearms, told by an expert in the field ... [the author] is an able historian, particularly knowledgeable in the field of arms. He was for a number of years curator of the Museum Laboratory of the National Park Service as well as chief of the Service's historical investigations branch and its staff historian. He has been advisor on military matters to Plimoth Plantation and to Colonial Williamsburg,...
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Owning a firearm is a big responsibility. There?s more to it than just walking into a gun shop and walking out with a gun. In addition to knowing state laws and regulations, you?ll need to have the confidence to choose the right firearm for your needs and then learn to use it safely and effectively.
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Don't wait to be placed in a dangerous setting faced with an armed attacker. The updated second edition of the Shooter's Bible Guide to Concealed Carry is an all-encompassing resource that not only offers vital gun terminology, but also suggests which gun is the right fit for you and how to use the device efficiently and properly, be it in public or at home. Firearms expert Brad Fitzpatrick examines how to practice, how to correct mistakes, and how...
17) One breath away
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In the midst of a sudden spring snowstorm, an unknown man armed with a gun walks into an elementary school classroom. Outside the school, the town of Broken Branch watches and waits. Officer Meg Barrett holds the responsibility for the town's children in her hands. Will Thwaite, reluctantly entrusted with the care of his two grandchildren by the daughter who left home years earlier, stands by helplessly and wonders if he has failed his child again....