The American Handgunner Concealed Carry Special Edition can help you choose the right guns and accessories for concealed carry. It also includes information on less-lethal options, ammunition choices and training. Take a look inside:
Pistol-Packin Primer - A beginner guide to defensive firearms. 
CCW All-Stars - Five Best-Buy defensive handguns from Rock Island/Armscor. 
Common Sense Personal Defense Home-defense, guns, ammo, training, tactics, mindset.
Shockingly Carryable The Taser Pulse and Kimber Pepperblaster are effective, less-lethal alternatives. 
Carry Options Making your holster decision: left side, right side, upside, or downside. 
Draw Stroke Presentation is everything. 
Active Shooter! How do you respond? 
PLUS: Buyer s Guide and More!

American Handgunner Concealed Carry

Sports & Outdoors

Mark Hampton

pat-covert

Roy Huntington

Will Dabbs MD

Dave Douglas

Jim Mace

Tiger McKee

Ralph Mroz

Aimee Grant

Coaching

FMG Publications

Begin Your Lifelong Journey To Personal Protection Here: 
A self-defense commitment, whether manifested through daily concealed carry or a home-defense plan, is a lifelong journey. 
In this Conceald Carry & Home Defense Special Edition, you’ll find answers to many of the biggest self-defense questions. 
Avoidance skills are arguably the single most effective self-defense strategy. You are guaranteed to win 100% of the confrontations you can successfully avoid. To help you do just that, inside are tips on urban survival and specific strategies you can use to improve your situational awareness. 
How about carry strategies? How do you choose the right holster? How do you best carry at work? We’ll provide tips on pocket and ankle carry and one man’s secrets for overcoming “big guy” concealed carry challenges. You’ll discover ideas on how to carry at work, even if your daily attire is something as carry unfriendly as … hospital scrubs. 
That’s not all. Inside you’ll find tips to help you choose and conceal the ideal everyday carry knife, defensive handgun reviews, ammunition 
performance and much, much more. 
Here’s what’s inside the GIANT 132 page issue: 
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY XD-M ELITE COMPACT 9MM — Competition To Conceal Carry. 
ARMED AND READY — A Guide To Concealed Carry. 
ARMED ON THE JOB! — Concealed Carry In The Workplace. 
IMPROVE YOUR DEFENSE SKILLS — Learn From Defensive Handgun Drills. 
THE RUGER-57 — A Love Story. 
A TASTE OF CARRY OPTICS — What You Need To Know About Handgun Red Dots For Defensive Use. 
EMPIRE OF DIRT — Two Lives End On A Gravel Road. 
LESS-LETHAL TOOLS FOR PRIVATE EYES — Fighting Without A Firearm. 
CARRY ELEGANCE DEFINED — Nighthawk’s Lightweight 9mm Counselor. 
DON’T GET OUTED! — Dead Giveaway You’re Carrying. 
KEEPING YOUR FAMILY SAFE — Handgun Ideas For Home Defense. 
WILSON COMBAT’S EDC X9 — Quality Doesn’t Come Cheap. 
OBEY THE LAW! — Do You Know Enough To Keep Out Of Jail? 
MOSSBERG MC2c — A Fresh Look A Handgun Design. 
WHAT REALLY HAPPENS WHEN SOMEBODY GETS SHOT? — A Clinical Examination Of Gunshot Effects. 
WHAT DO WE EXPECT OF YOU? — Skills And Drills For Saving Lives. 
ANKLE CARRY — Backup, Or Primary — Or Primarily A Backup? 
TOO MANY BOXES! — Defensive Ammo De-Mystified. 
STEALTH STEEL! — How To Select And Conceal A Defensive Blade. 
YOU DON’T NEED THAT — ON SIMPLICITY 
SCCY’S CPX-1 & CPX-2 RED DOT MODLES — Affordable, Reliable And Optic-Equipped! 
TOP 10 TIPS FOR URBAN SURVIVAL — Increasing Your Situational Awareness. 
HOLOSUN’S SOLAR-POWERED GUNSIGHT — Serious Star Power. 
GO TO THE LIGHT! — How To Make Darkness Your Ally. 
PHOILED! — Hunters Stop Modern-Day Bonnie And Clyde. 
BIG-GUY CCW CHALLENGES — When Big Isn’t Always Best! 
HOW CARRY — Wear A Gun In The Safety Of Your Own Home? Here’s Why It’s A Good Idea. 
POCKET POWER — Choosing The Right Pocket Holster For — And Safe — Carry. 
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY XD-M ELITE DSP — The Top-Tier Tactical Tool. 
THE CALIBER MYTH — Is There A Silver Bullet Pistol Cartridge? 
NEW PRODUCTS — Hot New Products For Concealed Carry Fans! 
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Concealed Carry & Home Defense

Ayoob, Massad

Publications, FMG

Huntington, Roy

Freeman, David

Dabbs MD, Will

Clough, Jeremy

Starnes, William

Morz, Ralph

Hunting & Fishing

Do it yourself gunsmithing tips, tricks and ideas for every skill level. &#9733; This version features black & white interior pages &#9733;&#9733; New 2021 edition available here: https: //www.amazon.com/dp/1736672738 &#9733; Want to upgrade the trigger on your polymer pistol? No problem. We'll show you how. How about making your standard pistol shoot 1" groups? A semi-drop-in barrel job will do the job. Here's the best part: You won't even need a pile of expensive tools. On the other hand, if you're looking for an excuse to add to your tool collection, you'll find some recommendations. If you're already an intermediate or advanced home gunsmith, never fear. We've got plenty of valuable tips and tricks in this issue for you too. If you're feeling adventurous, consider making your own 1911 - from scratch! You'll be surprised at what you can accomplish with kits and hand tools. You might have a wall hanger or beater gun that's seen better days or doesn't work at all. Whether yours are revolvers, surplus rifles or shotguns, you'll find stories to help bring old guns back into range or field condition. You're about to gain valuable pro tips on woodworking, metal working, parts fabrication, lathe and mill techniques, and even a bit of welding. Here's a sample of what's inside American Handgunner's DIY Guns special Edition: The Right Stuff - Your Excuse To Buy Pro Tools. Sighting-In - 4 Million Shooters Strong! Installing Novak Sights. Tack Driver! - Fitting A Barrel For 1" Groups. Lever-Action Accuracy - Installing Aperture Sights On Your Classic Rifle. Star Wars Armory - How To Make An Imperial Blaster ... That Shoots. Ghost 1911 - Build Your Own 1911 From Scratch. New Tech, Old Rifle - Installing A Red Dot On A model 92 Lever-Action. Rat Rod - Turn That Beater Revolver Into Functional Bliss. Riot Control - Converting A Winchester Model 12 Into A 1918 Riot Gun. Francophile's Delight - Build The Charleville Musket That Won The Revolution. "Bang" Never Goes Obsolete - How To Make Your Own Blanks For Rare Calibers. Oh S*&%!!! - Fix That Broken Ramrod. Loc'ed Out? - When To Use (And Not Use) Loctite. Know Your Limitations - How I Destroyed (And Recovered) A Walther PPK/S. Sir, Step Away From The Dremel - You Can Use A Dremel Tool On guns ... Sometimes. Tooling Around - The Gunsmith Tools You Need. That Beater Will Still Hunt! - Resurrecting A Pair Of Wall Hanger Discards. Get A Grip! - The Ultimate In Custom Grips ... Homemade! Triggernometry 101 - Upgrading Your Service Pistol Trigger. Super Cool - How A Custom Gunsmith Makes A .38 Super 1911. Gun Scribe Savvy - Making An Indispensable Shop Tool. Ejector Rod Wrench - A Shop-made Solution You Can Tackle. Now, order this book, get reading, then go hit the shop!

DIY GUNS: Easy DIY Gunsmithing Projects

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Hampton, Mark

Jardim, Frank

Clough, Jeremy D.

Special Edition, FMG Publications

McHale, Tom

Crafts & Hobbies

This special edition includes do it yourself gunsmithing tips, tricks and ideas for every skill level.★ This version features full-color interior pages ★Want to upgrade the trigger on your polymer pistol? No problem. We’ll show you how. How about making your standard pistol shoot 1" groups? A semi-drop-in barrel job will do the job. Here’s the best part: You won’t even need a pile of expensive tools. On the other hand, if you’re looking for an excuse to add to your tool collection, you'll find some recommendations.If you’re already an intermediate or advanced home gunsmith, never fear. We’ve got plenty of valuable tips and tricks in this issue for you too.If you’re feeling adventurous, consider making your own 1911 — from scratch! You’ll be surprised at what you can accomplish with kits and hand tools. You might have a wall hanger or beater gun that’s seen better days or doesn't work at all. Whether yours are revolvers, surplus rifles or shotguns, you'll find stories to help bring old guns back into range or field condition. You’re about to gain valuable pro tips on woodworking, metal working, parts fabrication, lathe and mill techniques, and even a bit of welding. Here's a sample of what's inside American Handgunner's DIY Guns special Edition:The Right Stuff — Your Excuse To Buy Pro Tools. Sighting-In — 4 Million Shooters Strong! Installing Novak Sights. Tack Driver! — Fitting A Barrel For 1" Groups. Lever-Action Accuracy — Installing Aperture Sights On Your Classic Rifle. Star Wars Armory — How To Make An Imperial Blaster … That Shoots. Ghost 1911 — Build Your Own 1911 From Scratch. New Tech, Old Rifle — Installing A Red Dot On A model 92 Lever-Action. Rat Rod — Turn That Beater Revolver Into Functional Bliss. Riot Control — Converting A Winchester Model 12 Into A 1918 Riot Gun. Francophile’s Delight — Build The Charleville Musket That Won The Revolution. “Bang” Never Goes Obsolete — How To Make Your Own Blanks For Rare Calibers. Oh S*&%!!! — Fix That Broken Ramrod. Loc’ed Out? — When To Use (And Not Use) Loctite. Know Your Limitations — How I Destroyed (And Recovered) A Walther PPK/S. Sir, Step Away From The Dremel — You Can Use A Dremel Tool On guns … Sometimes. Tooling Around — The Gunsmith Tools You Need. That Beater Will Still Hunt! — Resurrecting A Pair Of Wall Hanger Discards. Get A Grip! — The Ultimate In Custom Grips … Homemade! Triggernometry 101 — Upgrading Service Pistol Trigger. Super Cool — How A Custom Gunsmith Makes A .38 Super 1911. Gun Scribe Savvy — Making An Indispensable Shop Tool. Ejector Rod Wrench — A Shop-made Solution You Can Tackle. Now, order this book, get reading, then go hit the shop!

Guns tell stories, and those associated with the Wild West surely have thrilling tales to tell. 
This edition explores the guns of the time, including some unusual samples like the Army’s last flintlock pistol. Inside is plenty of other stories about ammo, accessories, the frontier lifestyle and even saloons — the tales and history that give the historical West its mystique. 
Half the fun of old guns comes from the stories of how they arrived in the here and now. Ever wonder about arms of Native Americans? Their weaponry sure made an impression on General Custer. The guns themselves tell part of the story, but if you really want to get in touch with the times, you’ll want to read about where off-duty warriors and cowboys spent their leisure time and hard-earned cash. 
The original guns are nostalgic — and often priceless. No worries, inside are stories on modern reproductions that give the originals a run for their money. In this volume, we’ll explore modern takes on old classics like the Dixie Gun Works Remington New Model Army, Uberti Hombre, Beretta Stampede, the Taurus Lightning/Thunderbolt, Chiappa Spencer Carbine and Pedersoli Springfield 1873 Trapdoor just to name a few. 
So, get this book, sit back, pour a whiskey (but not the frontier stuff — it was rotgut terrible), and enjoy a taste of the Old West.\n★ NEW 2023 edition available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736672797 ★ 
Here's a few of the features inside this edition: 
Buried Treasure Reproduction — A Remington .44 Unearthed 
Native American Guns — An Unsustainable Fire 
Old West Replicas — As Good As The Originals 
Big Wheelguns: The First .44s — .44 Special Magnum Ancestry 
.45 Colt: Love Or Hate? Happiness Restored 
Saloons In The Old West — The “Not Like Hollywood” Reality 
A Vintage 1873 Winchester — Cost? One Set Of Tires 
Machine Guns Of The Old West 
Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Rifle 
The Last Flintlock — Model 1836 Pistol 
Arrows Vs. Bullets — Who Wins In Bow Vs. Colt?

Old West: History Guns & Gear Volume 2

Laemlein, Tom

John, Jeff

Metesh, T. Logan

Van Zwoll,Wayne

Smith, Roger

Antiques & Collectibles

The complete collection of John Connor's original Guncrank Diaries is all right here including excuses, alibis, pithy observations and general ephus. John Connor is a soldier, cop, father, lover of dogs, protector of the defenseless, guardian of what's right - and a fierce foe of what's wrong. He's fought evil, brutality and tyranny in the jungles of Vietnam, as a cop on the city streets of a major Southern California city, and in a host of god-forsaken places around the world. His friends often have very unusual names, and all remain fiercely loyal - and for very good reasons. This book isn't about what you think, either. Not at all. It's not just simply a series of columns John wrote for the pages of American Handgunner Magazine. They're stories, yes, but each has a meaning stronger than the words on the paper convey. Each one will drag deep-rooted, powerful memories from deep within you about things that were, or might have been. The effect this modest book will have on you won't buff out easily. Be prepared to be changed. What readers say about Guncrank Diaries: "Darn it Connor, stop it-stop it-stop it... my old eyes are not as tough as they used to be. Your story of the custom colt was just wonderful. I forwarded it to my wife ... now her eyes are leaking too. so just stop it!" Gary M. "I don't give a damn if the writer of Guncrank is or was a super secret special forces tacti-cool bad ass or if he was a truck driver or a mess sergeant. I like what he writes. I enjoy it because it is entertaining. And its usually just plain funny. So whoever you are thanks, I appreciate what your do or did." Just an Army Guy "Like fine wine, Connor's insights age well and remain cogent. More please." Doc H

Guncrank Diaries

Connor, John

The collected works of the original guncrank, John Connor. These excuses, alibis, pithy observations and general ephus were originally published in American Handgunner magazine from 2003 until 2018.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you created a genetic mutation of a Tavor, AK47 and AR15? Then stuck each end in a vise and twisted the whole mess about 45 degrees? The Arm Gun was a creation of engineers at the USAF Armament Laboratory at Eglin Air Force Base back in 1968. 
Part of the intrigue of surplus weapons lies in the unusual stories. Without a doubt, most historical classic and military firearms represent brilliant design and manufacturing techniques. Who can argue with the sheer genius of John Moses Browning? Those products literally changed the course of world history. Others, like the Arm Gun, leave later generations with riddles. Oh, the woes of trial and error. Bold engineering ideas will make one a hero or zero. 
Get this edition and enjoy the stories of guns that changed world history. 
There are plenty of surprises waiting for you in the 2021 Surplus Military & Classic Firearms special edition from GUNS Magazine. 
**This version include black & white interior pages** 
Here’s what’s inside the GIANT 134 page issue: THE REISING SUBMACHINE GUN — American’s Little-Known SMG. THE AUSTRIAN STG-58 — The Ultimate FAL. GALIL VS. AK — Assault Rifle Throwdown In 1973. THE BUSHMASTER ARM GUN — Almost Awesome Tactical Trash. WINTER WARRIOR — The Suomi KP/-31 Submachine Gun. OPERATION BARBAROSSA: BLITZKRIEG II EAST — Red Army Small Arms In 1941. GUNS OF THE COCAINE COWBOYS — The 1980s Miami Drug Wars. U.S INFANTRY RIFLE CARTRIDGE — A Handloading History. U.S. 45 AUTO SUBMACHINE GUNS IN WW2 — Manufacturing Elegance To Wartime Efficiency. FEEDING .45 ACP AUTOS THE 1891 CARCANO — Much More Than Just Some Old Rifle. IS IT REAL? OR, IS IT…? — Surplus, Vintage & Classic BB guns For The Perfectionist. CHINA’S HANYANG TYPE 88 RIFLE — Servant Of An Empress, Warlord, Nationalist Revolutionary And Even Communist Swine. GHE GENERAL OFFICER’S COLT MODEL 1903 — This One Was Issued To An Exceptional Man. OPERATION NICKEL GRASS — Small Arms Of The IDF. HOW THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN — Japan’s “Last-Ditch” Type 99 Rifle. MOBILE FIREPOWER FOR THE DOUGHBOYS — The Unloved Chauchat Automatic Rifle. HOW GOOD ARE RUSSIAN SMALL ARMS? — Performance, Not Looks, Is What Counts In Russian Thinking. GODFATHER OF MIL-SURP HILTER’S LAST-DITCH RIFLE A JAPANESE LUGER? — The Underrated Type 14 Nambu Pistol. HECKLER & KOCH’S VP-70 — A D-A-Only Weapon For Police. THE GUN THAT SCARED NAPOLEON — Silent, Smokeless Air-Powered Rifle. DESPERATE MEASURES — Walther’s VP 9mm. THESE ARE PISTOLS! — The Big-Bore Military Single-Shot. SCRAP IRON — Hunks Of Metal And Wood Can Tell Fantastic Stories. THE COMBLOC RPK — One Serious Saw. ONE NET UZI — And It’s A .22 Long Rifle. THE JFK RIFLE — The Carcano 91/38. ROYAL TIGET IMPORTS 19TH CENTURY WAR SURPLUS — Ethiopian Cache Vetterli Model 70/87/15. THE JAPANESE TYPE 2 PARATROOPER RIFLE — Airborne, Asian And Awesome. THE SCHWARZLOSE MILITARY PISTOL

Surplus Military & Classic Firearms: 2021 B&W edition

Taffin, John

Venturino, Mike Duke

Fleck, Ray

Why not invest some time and energy developing basic gunsmithing skills? Rather than buy another polymer gun, perhaps consider customizing and upgrading what you already have. 
There’s something supremely satisfying about shooting a firearm with all the right bells, whistles, fit and finish. A slick, buttery smooth action is icing on the cake. To steal a car analogy, it’s like letting the door fall closed on a six-figure luxury car. That subtle “click” representing an absolutely perfect fit and finish is just eminently satisfying. If you achieve this level of quality by your own hand, all the better. You’ll have something to be proud of forever. 
Upgrading, restoring, fixing and even building your own firearms will cost time and money, but I have to tell you, spending some time getting your hands dirty is a great way to leave the chaos of everyday life behind. 
Wherever you are on the skills development scale, and whatever the state of your tools inventory, we’ve got project ideas and how-to instructions for you.\n★ NEW 2022 edition available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736672762 ★ 
This 2021 following the 2020 bestseller found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732132763 
Here’s what’s inside American Handgunner’s 2021 DIY Guns special Edition Barrel Fits Basics — What’s Done Where, And How To Look For It. New Life For A Classic Battle Rifle — How To Rebarrel An M1 Carbine. Wooden Hardware — A DIY Browning Automatic Rifle. Build Your Own AR-10 Rifle — 80 Percent Arms Receiver Blank And Jig Kit. Buy Or Build? — Transforming A Davide Pedersoli Brown Bess Firelock Kit. What No Dials? — How To Zero Iron-Sighted Rifles. Archibald Periwinkle LTD — Custom Sporting Arms. Who Wants An Off-The-Shelf Rifle? — Build Your Own Instead! Hard Times Hollowpoints — Sherline Hollowpoints. Bring A Beater Back From The Brink When The Sights Aren’t Right… Make Your Own! Point Of Impact Back On Track — Silver Solder Solutions For A Busted Bargain Zouave. Saving A Sight — Precision Welding Saves An S&W Registered Model. On Your Guard — Convert And S&W Into A Half-Fitz Carry Gun. Old Hombre, New Hombre — An Easy Birchwood Casey Color Case-Hardening Project. Armor-Plated Range Tools — How To Build An Armored Chronograph Stand. 1911 Takedown Magic — Detail Stripping Without Tools? The Ultimate DIY Home Improvement Project — The 80 Percent Arms GST-9 Make A Blanks-Only Reenactor No. 1 MK III Enfield. Snake Medicine — How To Make .45 Colt Shotshell. A Custom Machinist’s Vise Handle — Modifying Tools To Fit Your Needs! No Bullet Shortage Here… — Beginning Bullet Casting. Got Grips? — Fitting Triple-K Replica Hard Rubber Grips To Your Italian SAA. Turnbull’s Magnificent Magic! — Turning A Model 94 Into A Family Heirloom. **This version contains black & white interior pages**

DIY GUNS: Home Gunsmithing Projects

Dabbs, Will

Concealed Carry & Self-Defense

Tarani, Steve

Covert, Pat

Bertomen, Lindsey

Juchnowski, Serena

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