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Of Carnivores and Cavalrymen

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by OldCannon » Mon Aug 19, 2013 11:19 am

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Interesting blog post ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;) about a first-hand account of the Battle of Little Big Horn. While well-known...

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We went through Little Big Horn on our way up to Flathead Lake year before last. We arrived just before the retired History Professor turned NP...

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Pro Gun Podcast

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by escapedNJ » Sun Oct 20, 2013 4:50 pm

Coming from NJ we had a podcast from behind the iron curtain that is a Pro Gun. It' covers a wide range topics from safety security, and...

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Sun Oct 20, 2013 4:50 pm
Beach Reading

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by gringo pistolero » Sun Aug 04, 2013 1:21 pm

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Thanks to all for the suggestions. I took three books with me.
The Lions of Lucerne by Brad Thor
Killing Floor by Lee Child
Hounded by Kevin...

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Mon Sep 09, 2013 8:17 pm
The Last Battle

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by OldCannon » Mon May 13, 2013 9:14 pm

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Boy, they say truth can be stranger than fiction, and here it is!

Did you know one of the final battles during WW2 consisted of Americans and...

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Kindled it. Thanks for the tip.

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Tue May 14, 2013 4:25 pm
The Man Who Killed Osama bin Laden (Esquire Article)

Last post by anygunanywhere « Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:34 am
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by fickman » Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:43 pm

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Excellent read. . . the author injects an amount of politics, but it's bearable and doesn't take away from the read.

This is an anonymous account of...

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Impossible. You can't put anything on the internet that is not true.

Anygunanywhere

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Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:34 am
Shameless plug for an Army buddy.

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by Frankie » Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:21 pm

A Army buddy of mine who has been suffering from a serious case of PTSD, wrote this book as a way to help him deal with some of his demonds. I...

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Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:21 pm
Tom Clancy's Threat Vector

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by Tass » Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:49 pm

Anyone read this one yet? If so, what happened to Adam?????

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Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:49 pm
iPad Edition of CC and HD Fundamentals on Sale

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by BritOnTour » Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:49 am

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down from $12.99 to $8.99 from now through Independence Day.

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Am downloading a copy of it now for my new iPad Mini. It is still $8.99.

Joe

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Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:48 pm
First Vietnam War Book Using Northern Sources

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by doc540 » Sat Oct 06, 2012 10:39 am

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Until recently, the North has kept a tight lid on all internal information, data, and correspondence.

Now the first book has been written using...

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In a related vein, I can't remember the name of the book but here's its history:

During the Vietnam War, US forces had engaged in a battle with Viet...

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Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:49 am
The Last Ounce of Courage

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by bjthompson » Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:14 am

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You guys have got to see this movie. This one was done outside the traditional Hollywood model but is a great movie and a great story. Try to see it...

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Chuck Norris approves.

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Thu Sep 27, 2012 7:44 pm
Founders - James Wesley Rawles

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by Tallinthesaddle » Wed Sep 26, 2012 1:18 pm

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For those of you who like Rawles's books, his new book Founders came out yesterday and I was able to pick one up today at B&N. I enjoyed Survivors .

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:shock: OK, so I read the reviews on Amazon before buying.....glad I did.

I liked the first book, Patriots , but was unaware of a second book,...

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Thu Sep 27, 2012 1:19 pm
Does anyone else think it's funny when the guy says......

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by NorthDallas7 » Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:35 am

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Experts out there will tell you that a .22 is useless (for self defense).....but uh.....there's a lot of dead people that could tell you different....

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:lol:

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by apostate » Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:52 pm

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Finally got ahold of a copy of this...

Mandatory reading... a ton of great info!!

My favorite part is when Cirillo shot a 1980 Bianchi Cup...

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Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:47 am
Who Is John Galt?

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by i8godzilla » Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:47 pm

Atlas Shrugged Part 2 opens October 12, 2012. Cannot wait to see it.

Another thread on Part 1 can be found .

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Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:47 pm
Don't talk to the Police

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by Ark03 » Fri Aug 17, 2012 2:51 pm

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You guys may have seen this already, but I'm new here so forgive me if I missed this in a previous post.

As I've seen too many times on youtube,...

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Yes Ark, it has made the rounds. Welcome to the TexasCHLforum.

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Fri Aug 17, 2012 2:57 pm
Fly-in, group shoot, bbq and book signing end of month.

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by jdkinman » Mon Jun 18, 2012 11:42 pm

A friend of Tom Gresham's (Gun Talk) is having me to Natchitoches, Louisiana Saturday, June 30 for a book-signing, lunch and group shooting festival...

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Mon Jun 18, 2012 11:42 pm
Paper Copies of LS-16 For Sale???

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by speedsix » Mon May 28, 2012 9:13 pm

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...someone here was going to print them off...I need about 5 but couldn't pull up who it was in search...anyone remember who it was ???

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...thanks!!!

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Mon May 28, 2012 10:59 pm
With Charles' blessing. . .

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by jdkinman » Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:21 pm
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Charles has graciously allowed me to pitch my latest novel, , here on the forum. In its first seventy-two hours, the book went international with...

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Just finished the book JD - thanks again for sending along that file! It's on my recommend list for friends/family! Good luck!

Wayne
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Fri May 25, 2012 9:24 am
An American Sniper

Last post by smilner01 « Sat May 19, 2012 9:33 pm
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by JALLEN » Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:24 pm

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I got this book on my Kindle the morning it came out.

It will not be mistaken for great literature, but for those of us who enjoy firearms and the...

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I was surprised last month that in my student email, the college I go to said he was going to be a guest speaker. Turns out that was where he...

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Sat May 19, 2012 9:33 pm
Book "Quiver" and "Anthem"

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by x007x » Sun May 06, 2012 5:12 pm

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Has anyone read Quiver ? It is about a con-artist. I don't want to say anymore, so I won't ruin it. I do not read much. For example, a book like once...

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I'll look into that book.. I do enjoy the con-artist type.

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Mon May 07, 2012 2:51 am
Neal Stephenson is pro-2A

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by kahrfreak » Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:45 pm

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Besides writing some excellent geek fiction ( Snow Crash , anyone?) Neal Stephenson is an ardent 2A supporter. His latest novel, REAMDE, is not only...

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I have thoroughly enjoyed most of his novels, particularly the Baroque Cycle trilogy and Cryptonomicon. It is good to hear that he is pro-2A.

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Wed May 02, 2012 8:23 pm
A Song of Ice and Fire(Game of Thrones)

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by 74novaman » Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:09 pm
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Anyone else reading this series by George RR Martin?

I've finished the first 2 books, just waiting on #3. Very cool mix of knights and castles,...

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Hmm. I read that as I did an interview . Im going to blame it on the allergies that kept me up late last night. :leaving
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Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:10 pm
A push to make a point, Matt Bracken Operation EFAD (Update)

Last post by Paladin « Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:44 am
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by stevie_d_64 » Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:04 am
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It's been a while since I posted, I've been busier the a one-legged man in a butt kicking contest over the last year or so...And that is a good...

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I had been meaning to read the series for a while... the opportunity to get EFAD free was awesome... but reading the book, the book is even better...
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Last post by Paladin
Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:44 am
CCW app

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by george » Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:46 pm

iPhone app called Legal Heat looks really good. Has reciprocity maps, updated laws, etc.

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Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:46 pm
NRA 0ffer

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by FishInTx » Sun Mar 25, 2012 10:25 pm

Got an e-mail today from the NRA wanting me to buy a book. I know I'll get tons of offers to buy stuff but this book kinda grabbed my attention. I...

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Sun Mar 25, 2012 10:25 pm
here is a fun read

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by fishfree » Sat Feb 25, 2012 8:12 pm

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LONE STAR PLANET

Around the year 2100 most the population of Texas pick up and move to a new planet to establish a culture more like the one they...

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I read that last year. A good read.

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Last post by Rex B
Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:18 am
Proclaiming Liberty: What Patriots and Heroes Really Said

Last post by Dr. Detroit « Sun Feb 26, 2012 12:44 am
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by Jumping Frog » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:39 am

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This is written by a someone from Ohioans for Concealed Carry: .

Published in December, currently ranked as #45 in Books > Education & Reference >...

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Hey BobK and group!

Thanks for your interest in my book, Proclaiming Liberty. I was really happy to find you guys talking about it over here on...

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Sun Feb 26, 2012 12:44 am
Honor in the Dust

Last post by Keith B « Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:45 pm

by Keith B » Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:45 pm

I'll put in a plug for an old High School buddy's book. It is getting a lot of great reviews.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:45 pm
Red Tails

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Sat Jan 28, 2012 6:55 pm
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by Ameer » Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:05 pm

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It may set a record for cliches in a George Lucas film but the CGI is fantastic.

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Oh, I'm sure it's a fun movie. I just don't want to pay movie theater prices to see it.

Oh, I know they can be different animals, and have a...

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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Jan 28, 2012 6:55 pm
Free Kindle Books

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by TxLobo » Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:01 am

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On FB, I like a page called Ereader News Today. They post free Kindle books several times a day.

If you are not on FaceBook, you can go to their...

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ya know.. I don't know.. I copied the description from Amazon.. not personal knowledge :thumbs2:

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Sat Jan 14, 2012 4:06 pm
"Atlas Shrugged" movie opens April 15

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by TxD » Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:08 pm
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I hope the movie can convey the complete message of Ms. Rands book.

I have given this epic novel to about 50 friends and co-workers over the years...

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I was in my 20's and living in CA when read the book. It made a lasting impact on me. Can't wait for the movie.
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Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:52 pm
New Stephen Hunter Book

Last post by OldCannon « Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:50 pm
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by Tallinthesaddle » Fri Dec 30, 2011 4:08 pm

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I just picked up a copy of Stephen Hunter's (Shooter-Point of Impact) new book Soft Target . Guess it came out about a month ago. This one is about...

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Agreed, but this was a shorter, less-complicated story. It was a good book though. I devoured it in under 3 hours of reading. Very enjoyable,...

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Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:50 pm
Book Review: "The Gun" by C.J. Chivers

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by UpTheIrons » Mon Oct 31, 2011 1:53 pm

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Short version: Don't ask, just read it!

Slightly longer version:

Chivers ostensibly sets out to trace the history and development of the AK-47 and...

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I picked this up the other day -- it's a good read.

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Last post by woodsong
Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:22 am
Jim Cirillo: Modern Day Gunfighter (DVD)

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by Paladin » Tue Oct 04, 2011 12:52 pm

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Jim Cirillo gives the gunfighting secrets that helped him prevail in more than a dozen gunfights with New York City's most vicious criminals.

It's...

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...he sure earned his right to teach it...soon these old dogs will be gone...gotta latch onto this one now...he loved snubbys...

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Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:51 am
Anybody else subscribe to Gun-Tests magazine?

Last post by OldCannon « Tue Oct 11, 2011 7:13 am
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by The Annoyed Man » Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:02 pm

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I was just wondering how many of us here do subscribe. I have stopped all other gun publications except for the three we receive from the NRA. I have...

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Ha! I remember reading that one too :lol:

I love Gun Tests. As I'm getting my store set up (front room of my house) for my FFL certification, I...

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Last post by OldCannon
Tue Oct 11, 2011 7:13 am
Inside Delta Force: Eric L. Haney

Last post by AndyC « Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:06 pm
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by Paladin » Tue Oct 04, 2011 1:16 pm

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A very enjoyable first hand description of Delta Force's selection and training. Delta is the most elite unit in the Army. The author, Eric Haney,...

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Most of it, yes, but some is pure, zero sight-reference stuff eg. from the hip.

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Last post by AndyC
Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:06 pm
Survivors: A Novel of the Coming Collapse

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Wed Oct 05, 2011 12:34 pm
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by Tallinthesaddle » Tue Oct 04, 2011 7:21 pm

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Survivors: A Novel of the Coming Collapse by James Wesley Rawles came out today. Got my copy and will read it and pass it along. I have enjoyed his...

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Yes. And also One Second After.

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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Wed Oct 05, 2011 12:34 pm
Thunder Ranch Videos

Last post by Wfahey « Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:41 am
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by Wfahey » Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:45 pm

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Has anyone purchased and viewed the Thunder Ranch videos? I would like to get your opinion and pros/cons of them.

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I wound up buying both the video for Ladies Concealed Carry by Heidi Smith and the concealed carry one by Clint that is generally for males. Each set...

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Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:41 am
Audible Books

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by paulhailes » Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:00 pm

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I have a bunch of audible.com credits, what are some good shooting audio books, or self defense audio book, I'm looking to use of the credits so feel...

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Blink- Malcom Gladwell, decision making
The Profession- Stephen Pressfield
Adaptive Thinking- Gerd Gigerenzer, decision making
Bounded Rationality-...

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Last post by fm2
Fri Sep 09, 2011 10:13 am
Free Videos on Beretta 92/96 Disassembly

Last post by TexasGuy « Sun Jul 24, 2011 7:34 am

by TexasGuy » Sun Jul 24, 2011 7:34 am

Check out onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; for free vids and free DVD.

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Sun Jul 24, 2011 7:34 am
Navy SEALs: Lone Survivor

Last post by WildBill « Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:53 pm
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by Running Arrow Bill » Mon Jun 06, 2011 2:57 pm

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I'm in process of reading a very interesting and amazing book by Navy SEAL, Marcus Luttrell, Lone Survivor (#1 Bestseller).

It starts off little...

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Here's some more discussion from a previous thread. :tiphat:

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Last post by WildBill
Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:53 pm
New Stephen Hunter out

Last post by OldCannon « Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:40 am
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by mbw » Mon Jan 17, 2011 4:28 pm

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New book out by Stephen Hunter. Dead Zero.

It is a good read. Swagger is back as an old guy and does no shooting.

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Just finished it. Far better than I, Sniper . A very enjoyable read!

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Last post by OldCannon
Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:40 am
Victory in Tripoli

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by mgood » Wed May 04, 2011 8:45 pm

by Joshua E. London

Excellent book. I read it several years ago and I'm just starting to read it again.

Available at Amazon

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Wed May 04, 2011 8:45 pm
Something inspirational from bygone days

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Mon Apr 25, 2011 4:01 pm
Blowin' the Dust Off...

Last post by speedsix « Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:47 am

by speedsix » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:47 am

...my grandfather's Zane Grey collection...Pop died in 59, we got around 60 of Grey's books, I guess they were the first tactical/gunfighting...

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Last post by speedsix
Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:47 am
Gran Torino - UK Edition

Last post by Oldgringo « Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:20 pm
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by idrathernot » Sun Dec 20, 2009 4:15 pm

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I've stumbled across a wonderful movie called Harry Brown .

I've never seen a movie paint quite a picture of city life in London. It's pretty...

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Yep, it was a good 'un. Nearly anything with Michael Caine in it is gonna' be good.

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Last post by Oldgringo
Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:20 pm
African Hunting Books

Last post by HankB « Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:50 pm
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by whnut » Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:55 pm

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I have gotten into the habit of reading books written by or about professional hunters in Africa & the early hunters.
I've read
Robert Rouark's...

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There are a LOT of books on African hunting - your tastes may vary from mine but here are some from my own library:

Steward Edward White wrote a...

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Last post by HankB
Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:50 pm
Lt. Col. Grossman's "On Killing" & "On Combat"

Last post by Pug « Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:25 am
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by lonestarprotect » Thu Mar 10, 2011 5:25 pm

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Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's books On Killing & On Combat are must reads!

On Killing: looks at the Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and...

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Nice reading companion / study guide for On Combat: onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

And (albeit written by a Canadian) a very good,...

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Last post by Pug
Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:25 am
Armeed Response - David Kenick

Last post by texanron « Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:53 pm

by texanron » Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:53 pm

A lot of the material discussed in the book was taught to us in the CHL class I took. I will use this book as a way to refresh my memory from time to...

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Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:53 pm
A must read Gary Newton's book "Open border Path to Terror"

Last post by speedsix « Fri Feb 11, 2011 8:35 pm
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by peter buzzini » Sat Dec 04, 2010 5:54 pm

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If you are into good gun books then this is a great read. Its got everything you would possible want. Good pistol fights, sniper, torture, (the bad...

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...Tom Clancy's Teeth of the Tiger ...

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Fri Feb 11, 2011 8:35 pm

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