Small firearms, guns and other equipment Books
£13.99
Merlin Unwin Books Hammer Guns: In theory and practice
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£24.00
Stenlake Publishing Pinfire Pistols Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook
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£16.10
Vinci Books Waiting For The Kick
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£9.49
The Crowood Press Ltd The Art of Gunsmithing: The Shotgun
Book SynopsisThis volume is written about working on one of the finest sporting firearms ever invented - the shotgun. Included are types of shotgun from everyman's dream gun, the sidelock ejector, to the everyman gun, the humble economy single barrel. It covers the work a gunsmith actually encounters, much of this information has never previously been published and may help the reader appreciate the complexity and great range of skills and knowledge a gunsmith needs, something unique in the 21st century. Topics covered include: guns and gunsmithing; tooling & equipment; stripping & servicing and examination for faults; minor and advanced barrel work; rejointing barrels to actions and lockwork; minor and major stock repairs; blacking, bluing, browning and engraving, and finally gun proof and the Law.
£22.50
University of Massachusetts Press Guns in Law
Book SynopsisWeapons have been a source of political and legal debate for centuries. Aristotle considered the possession of arms a fundamental source of political power and wrote that tyrants ""mistrust the people and deprive them of their arms."" Today ownership of weapons - whether handguns or military-grade assault weapons - poses more acute legal problems than ever before. In this volume, the editors' introduction traces the history of gun control in the United States, arguing that until the 1980s courts upheld reasonable gun control measures. The contributors confront urgent questions, among them the usefulness of history as a guide in ongoing struggles over gun regulation, the changing meaning of the Second Amendment, the perspective of law enforcement on guns and gun control law, and individual and relational perspectives on gun rights.The contributors include the editors and Carl T. Bogus, Jennifer Carlson, Saul Cornell, Darrell A.H. Miller, Laura Beth Nielsen, and Katherine Shaw.
£30.93
HarperCollins Publishers Little Constructions
Book SynopsisThe second novel from Anna Burns, critically acclaimed author of the Man Booker winning novel, Milkman'Brilliant I can't remember the last time I read prose so profound and so punchy' Daily TelegraphAn irate woman bursts into the best gun shop in the town of Tiptoe Floorboard, helps herself to a Kalashnikov rifle and sets off in a taxi on her mission of retribution. So begins this kaleidoscopic, surreal and enigmatic tale of dark deeds in a small town.At the centre of Anna Burns's startling new novel lies the Doe clan, a closely knit family of criminals and victims whose internal conflicts and convoluted relationships propel this simultaneously funny and terrifying story. Bound together by love and loyalty, fear and secrets, the Does and other inhabitants of Tiptoe Floorboard make up an unforgettable cast of characters. In a voice that is by turns chilling and wickedly funny, the narrator documents their struggle to make and maintain connections with each other, and weaving back and Trade Review‘The writing is energetic, convoluted and courageous. It has a gutsy nervousness that matches the subject matter, as if there is no way to write about violence and violation other than with comedy, digression, wordplay and other peculiarities. She gets across her disgust for senseless, needless violence of the Bush/Blair/Northern Irish or merely familial kind, while being pretty damn funny about it at the same time.’ Guardian 'A brilliant second novel…I can't remember the last time I read prose so profound and so punchy, at once scattergun and forensic. It's like the ink's been made from gunpowder. And every line leaves a darkly sparkling residue that you won't be able to wash off.' Daily Telegraph 'Anna Burns second novel is supremely gritty and clever, and draws the reader relentlessly into the story.' Telegraph ‘An often disturbing story, “Little Constructions” is about the (mis)fortunes of the Does, a marauding clan of criminals and damaged children.’ Vogue 'Another powerful second novel by Belfast-born writer, Anna Burns. Displaying the same dark bite and startling humour as her first, “Little Constructions” explodes into tangents from the opening scene of a woman storming into a small town gunshop and demanding a weapon. ' Irish Mail on Sunday 'This is probably the antithesis of the classic holiday novel which is no bad thing in itself. Bold, funny and unrelenting.' Sunday Business Post 'At the centre of Anna Burns' novel lies the Doe clan, a closely-knit family of criminals and victims whose internal conflicts and convoluted relationships propel this simultaneously funny and terrifying story. When unspeakable realities break through, the tale is chilling – and funny.' Belfast Telegraph
£999.99
Vinci Books Splashback
Book SynopsisA missing father with ties to U.S. intelligence. A private eye caught in a web of espionage and murder. In post-9/11 Detroit, ex-DEA agent turned P.I. John Phault is drawn into a sinister mystery when a friend's father vanishes, leaving behind a house full of secrets. As the nation prepares for war and the FBI takes over, Phault investigates off the record, navigating a treacherous path from the Motor City to the White House. In this gripping sequel to Failure Drill, Tarr delivers a heart-pounding tale of treason, torture, and intrigue that will keep readers guessing until the very last page. ____________________________________________________________________What readers said about James Tarr's Conspiracy Thrillers????? Another winner from James Tarr????? I would have read it in one sitting except real life kept getting in the way. ????? Fast paced. Nothing predictable about the next plot twists. ????? I'm off to read the next in the series. Tarr has a unique mind and his stories are very entertaining.
£9.49
Quiller Publishing Ltd The Airgunner's Companion: A Field Guide to
Book SynopsisBeing an effective hunter with a modern precision air rifle requires; being suitably well informed about the intended quarry species, have a wealth of knowledge concerning different hunting methods, a detailed understanding of how their air rifle performs, and know how to maximise its attributes to optimise efficacy in the field, and a level of proficiency in shooting an air rifle. The Airgunner's Companion: A Field Guide to Hunting with Air Rifles, provides the reader with the fundamental knowledge necessary to be an effective hunter. With detailed discussion about the different types of airgun and selecting additional shooting equipment (such as telescopic sights, moderators, laser range finders, etc). Chapters include how to use camouflage effectively, manage serious vermin control and conservation projects, stalking, lamping rabbits, how to decoy woodpigeon and corvid species to the ground, hunting around farmyards and woodland and a dedicated section on the effective control of grey squirrels. The book unites the latest developments in airgun technology, tried and tested methods for hunting, and the latest scientific knowledge concerning animal behaviour.Trade ReviewThis book really opened my eyes to how much things have changed since I last used an air rifle as a youngster... I read the whole book in one week — it makes an excellent bedside companion for any shooter. I was delighted that even after so many years of shooting, I could still pick up new tips and tricks. Whatever experience you have, you will find The Airgunner's Companion a great read. -- Dave Roberts (winner of the BASC social media book competition) * Shooting and Conservation *Table of ContentsIntroduction My background Airgunning and me 2 Why Choose an Airgun? The ‘good ole days’ of airgunning The philosophy of the airgun hunter Advantages of the airgun The frustration of hunting with airguns Hunting with airguns: It’s not for the faint-hearted Airguns in the 21st century Airguns: Myths and misconceptions 3 Getting Started Know the law: Airguns, vermin, and general licences Associations that support airgunners Learn about wildlife species Spring-powered and Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) airguns Buying an airgun for hunting Which calibre for hunting? Establishing the sweet-spot (PCPs) Custom and tuned air rifles The best pellets for hunting Telescopic sights (scopes) Sound moderators Getting to know your combination Zeroing your rifle for optimal performance My own hunting combinations Point of impact (POI) on live quarry The importance of continued target practice Shooting technique: Some basic tips 4 Hunting: Permissions Gaining permissions Shared permissions Listen to the landowner Doing your research: Assess the challenges posed by the land Develop a strategy Shooting alone or with partners 5 Hunting: Equipment Getting serious Knives and knife-sharpening kits Shooting sticks and bipods Shooting seats Rucksacks and backpacks Laser rangefinders Lamping kits and night vision Thermal spotters Camouflage and hunting apparel Footwear Camo-netting and hides Wildlife, trail and surveillance cameras Decoys (deeks) A big freezer Miscellaneous items 6 Hunting: Fieldcraft The importance of fieldcraft Observation How to use your camouflage and environment effectively Stalking The art of ambushing Hunting in woodlands Shooting around the farmyard Lamping Feeding and baiting An optimised feeder-based approach Decoying Use a broken rhythm Handling culled animals 7 Hunting: Fur Rabbits, grey squirrel, wild mink, rats 8 Hunting: Feather Woodpigeons, collared doves, feral pigeons Corvids: blue-jays, magpies, crows, rooks and jackdaws 9 Hunting: Things to Consider on Every Trip Challenging weather and wind conditions Distance to target Incline and decline Checking the zero 10 Case Studies Some of my own hunting and conservation projects Stately Estate (I): Squirrel project Stately Estate (I): Rabbits Woodland: Grey squirrels, rats Farm (I): Rabbits Farm (II): Rabbits Stately Estate (II): Rabbits and grey squirrels A farewell, thank you and happy hunting Acknowledgements Index
£18.00
The Crowood Press Ltd Riflesmithing: A Comprehensive Guide
Book SynopsisOver the last twenty years there has been a noticeable increase in interest, not only in the use of rifles, but also in the technical aspects of what makes an accurate rifle. However, much of this information is limited not only to the bolt action rifle but even to certain makes that are favoured above all others. This book deals instead with all types of rifle from flintlock muzzleloaders to synthetic-stocked rifles. It is written in a clear, no-nonsense style based on many years of practical experience and follows the maxim that although theories are of inteest, it is only real results that count.
£17.95
Quiller Publishing Ltd Breaking Clays: Target Tactics, Tips and
Book SynopsisBreaking Clays is a comprehensive and practical book that presents in-depth advice and instruction for shooters of all disciplines. Beginning with the basics and advancing to proven tournament techniques, the book is packed with invaluable tips on how to break more clays in your chosen game. Chris Batha has worked with some of the top competitors and shooting coaches in the world today. While every top shot has his own approach to shooting and teaching, Chris recognises that what works for one person will not necessarily work for another. This clear and concise book offers a distillation of the best tips and techniques that really work to improve your scores and give you the knowledge to develop to your full shooting potential.Trade ReviewIt's a comprehensive book that provides plenty of advice for clay shooters of all standards...delivers all you ever wanted to know about clays but were afraid to ask.Everything you could possibly want to know and more......offering in-depth advice and instruction for shooters of all disciplines.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Author's Foreword Introduction Chapter 1. History of the Clay Target Games Chapter 2. Safety Chapter 3. The Shotgun Chapter 4. Targets, Chokes and Cartridges Chapter 5. Equipment and Accessories Chapter 6. Eye Dominance Chapter 7. The Fundamentals of Shooting Straight Chapter 8. Gun Fit Chapter 9. The Basics of Straight Shooting Chapter 10. Sporting Solutions Chapter 11. Simplifying Skeet Chapter 12. Touching on Trap Chapter 13. Eyes and Vision Chapter 14. The Mental Game Chapter 15. Competition Chapter 16. Fitness Chapter 17. Ladies Chapter 18. Young Guns Chapter 19. Instruction Governing Bodies Bibliograpy Index
£18.95
Krause Publications 2024 Standard Catalog of Firearms
Book SynopsisGET THE PRICE RIGHT EVERY TIME WITH STANDARD CATALOG OF® FIREARMS For more than 30 years, the Standard Catalog of Firearms has been the gun industry''s No. 1 illustrated guide to gun values. This extensively revamped edition offers more photos, prices, and guns, with hundreds of new entries of rifles, shotguns and handguns for virtually every gun made or sold since the early 1800s. Even if you have previous editions, this newest edition now features current values from a wide range of experts, editors and auction houses on antique models using the NRA''s industry-standard antique pricing system. Make no mistake: 2024 Standard Catalog of Firearms 34th Edition is your must-have guide to commercial firearms, past and present. INSIDE YOU''LL FIND: · More than 7,800 photos with extensive descriptions· Updated values in six condition grades for more than 100,000 prices · More than 1,200 makers and 18,000 models of firearms and their values · Antique firearm pricing for pre-1899 guns using the NRA''s rating system! · Bonus color section: Inside look at a Rock Island Auction Don''t sell too low or buy too high! Whether you''re a serious gun collector, a casual gun-show trader, a hunter or a recreational shooter, if you buy, sell or trade firearms, the 2024 Standard Catalog of Firearms 34th Edition is your guide.
£35.09
The History Press Ltd The Birmingham Gun Trade
Book SynopsisBirmingham has been a key innovator in the gun trade since the seventeenth century and the Birmingham Gun Barrel Proof house operates to this day. Between 1855 and 1861 six million arms were testing and proofed here - many of them destined for the USA. Those who worked in the Birmingham Gun Quarter were at the forefront of this incredible industry. This book tells the story of the technology and history of gun making. Covering the period 1720 to 1950, it sees the mechanical engineering technology of the ''lock, stock and barrel'' firearm change significantly. David Williams, an engineer and academic, has studied the battle between the manual processes of manufacturing using the dexterity of many pople and the clumsy but tireless machine, and here examines this complex relationship in gunmaking, paying particular attention to interchangeable military firearms manufacture and the growth and decline of the Birmingham military and sporting gun trade. Accompanied by over 130 illustrations,
£16.19
Quiller Publishing Ltd Law and Licensing: A Concise Guide for Shotgun
Book SynopsisThe 2nd edition of the must have book from BASC has been fully revised and updated and covers all current aspects of firearms law; it is essential reading and provides a point of reference for any gun owner in the UK. Firearms law serves two functions - prevention of the use of firearms in crime and preservation of public safety. In his guide to Law and Licensing, Bill Harriman explores current firearms legislation. His experience as a legal advisor and firearms forensic examiner provides useful insight into the conditions surrounding legal possession and use of firearms and shotguns. He examines common misconceptions and provides extensive practical guidance for compliance. Real case studies and examples from his own experience help to illuminate some of the more obscure aspects of legal firearms ownership in Great Britain.Trade Review"In this latest addition of the BASC handbook series, Bill Harriman explores the current firearms legislation in a definitive and practical guide - ideal for anyone about to apply for their shotgun or firearms certificate. Bill examines common myths and misconceptions around what shooters have to do to comply with the laws. Frequently asked questions are addressed in the book, with examples of Harriman's own experiences and real case studies helping to illuminate some obscure aspects of the legal ownership of firearms." Sporting Shooter; "Essential reference for any Gun. BASC's legal adviser and Shooting Times firearms expert Bill Harriman provides a definitive guide to firearms legislation, and gives practical guidance and invaluable insight into the law surrounding the use and ownership of firearms and shotguns. It includes real case studies and examples from Bill's own experience to help shed light on some of the more obscure aspects of legal firearms ownership." Shooting Times; "The book covers everything with such diverse topics as "Travelling with guns", "Sound moderators", "Air weapons" and "Knives". This book is a must for any shooting enthusiast and its small format - five inches by eight - means it can be carried around in a pocket or rucksack for easy reference. Congratulations to Bill Harriman and the publishers as this will help shooters enormously." Ray Collier, Highland News Group
£14.20
Nova Science Publishers Inc Firearms and Suicide: Is Prevention Possible?
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£72.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Firearms in America: Selected Issues & Analyses
Book SynopsisCongress has broad authority pursuant to the Commerce Clause to enact laws in areas that may overlap with traditional state jurisdiction. As such, Congress has passed complex statutory provisions that regulate the possession, receipt, transfer, and manufacture of firearms and ammunition. Generally, courts have upheld the validity of firearms laws pursuant to Congress''s commerce power. However, courts have been confronted with the question of whether federal laws can be applied to intrastate possession and intrastate transfers of firearms, or whether such application exceeds the authority of Congress. This book explores these cases and how courts have analysed these as-applied challenges under the Supreme Court''s Commerce Clause jurisprudence primarily set forth in United States v. Lopez.
£113.24
Globe Pequot Press Guns of the Old West
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£22.50
Echo Point Books & Media Single Action Sixguns
£40.25
£17.58
Doublebit Press Sporting Firearms (Legacy Edition): A Classic Handbook on Hunting Tools, Marksmanship, and Essential Equipment for the Field
£23.99
Merlin Unwin Books The Practical Guide to Man-powered Bullets: Experiments with Catapults, Musketballs, Stonebows, Blowpipes, Big Airguns and Bullet Bows
Book SynopsisThis book explores in practical detail many of the ways, old and new, in which people can shoot bullets by their own force, without the aid of explosives.
£27.00
Harvard University Press To Keep and Bear Arms
Book SynopsisJoyce Malcolm illuminates the historical facts underlying the current passionate debate in America about gun-related violence, the Brady Bill, and the National Rifle Association, revealing the original meaning and intentions behind the individual right to "bear arms."Trade ReviewJoyce Malcolm's book reminds us forcibly that arguments for gun ownership were, until quite recently, respectable and persuasive, and that gun control and peaceable behaviour appear to be unrelated phenomena. -- David Wootton * London Review of Books *A groundbreaking book on the history of gun rights. -- John J. Miller * National Review *A work of genuine excellence, as persuasive in its argument as it is unsettling in its implications...Malcolm's prose is both vigorous and elegant, and occasionally even witty, a virtue rarely to be found in a constitutional treatise. The book should generate a healthy debate about the future of gun control in America. -- Douglas R. Egerton * American Historical Review *A wide audience, including social scientists, historians, lawyers, and anyone interested in the gun-ownership debate, should welcome this concise, well-written history. -- Allan D. Olmsted * Contemporary Sociology *[Malcolm] provides a skillful analysis of how the Englishmen's duty to bear arms was transformed into a right to bear arms. -- Robert E. Shalhope * Journal of American History *Table of Contents* Preface *1. A People Armed *2. Bearing Arms through War and Revolution *3. The Dissidents Disarmed *4. The Gentleman's Game *5. Enforcement of Arms Restrictions *6. James II and Control of Firearms *7. Arms for Their Defence: The Making of a "True, Ancient, and Indubitable Right" *8. The Second Amendment and the English Legacy * Afterword * Abbreviations * Notes * Index
£26.96
Reaktion Books Paths of Fire: The Gun and the World It Made
Book SynopsisIf you squeeze the trigger of a Kalashnikov a bullet is kicked up the barrel by an archaic chemical explosion that would have been quite familiar to Oliver Cromwell or General Custer. The gun, antique, yet contemporary, still dominates the world. Political and international structures and consumer culture have been moulded by research that firearms have provoked; the new science of Galileo and Newton owed much to the Renaissance study of ballistics as well as more recent mass production and artificial intelligence. This book follows the history of the gun from the first cannons, to modern gunnery, to Star Wars and the yet to be realised electrical futures of rays and beams.Trade Review‘This is a brilliant book about guns which isn't about guns. Instead, it's about progress, intellectual and industrial, seen from a wholly original and convincing new perspective. Full of surprises, unexpected connections and portraits of remarkable figures from our recent history, I can recommend it without reservation.’ – Andrew Marr ‘Son of a gun! Andrew Nahum is no flash in the pan. But if I called him a hot shot, he would go ballistic. Indeed, the everyday prevalence of firearm metaphors reveals the deep resonance the gun has in culture. Nahum is a distinguished historian of science and technology, and he has written Paths of Fire with a nice combination of cool authority and gentle wit. It is a completely original study. Who cannot be engrossed by connecting Buffalo Bill to cybernetics, via Mikhail Kalashnikov?’ – Stephen Bayley
£23.75
The Crowood Press Ltd From Musket to Metallic Cartridge: A Practical
Book SynopsisFrom Musket to Metallic Cartridge is an historical introduction to the use of black powder firearms, from the primitive smooth-bore musket to breech-loading cartridge guns, as well as a primer on their practical use for today's black powder shooters. Drawing on his experience of countless hours on the shooting range, backed up by meticulous research, Oyvind Flatnes relates over 500 years of development and covers the huge range of different ignition systems, models and patents. He describes the use of antique firearms and replicas, discussing their historical and safe modern use.
£36.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Small Arms and Security New Emerging International Norms Contemporary Security Studies
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£137.75
Cambridge University Press The GunFounders of England
Book SynopsisThis 1937 book provides an authentic sketch of the history of English gun production, from their first use in the fourteenth century down to the time of Marlborough's campaigns in the early eighteenth century. This will be of value to anyone interested in English history and the development of guns.Table of ContentsPreface Lord Cottesloe; Author's preface; Plates; Illustrations in text; 1. Introduction; 2. Manufacture; 3. Guns of iron and brass; 4. Gun-foundries in London and Calais; 5. Foundries of Douai and Woolwich; 6. Foundries of Sussex; 7. The Carron Foundry; 8. Powder and shot; 9. Proof and range; 10. Extracts from historical documents; 11. List of gun-founders of England and the Continent; 12. Bibliography; 13. Index.
£31.90
