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Defend Yourself Book Offers Homeowners Confidence and Security

Defend Yourself by Rob PincusCincinnati, Ohio (April 29, 2014) – One of today’s preeminent firearms and tactical trainers Rob Pincus is at the helm of Defend Yourself: A Comprehensive Security Plan for the Armed Homeowner, a new book from Gun Digest that delivers home defense tactics and plans designed to accommodate any space, family size and budget. The book is available at gundigeststore.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other major booksellers.

With firearms for home defense and protection as a central theme, Defend Yourself guides you through planning, training and defending yourself and your family from a violent threat inside the home. Pincus gives you the tools you need to assess and respond to sudden home emergencies with confidence. After explaining the importance of evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of your home, Pincus dives into practical, reality-based tactics to help you begin thinking defensively.

Up your home defense efforts with a variety of scenarios and accompanying strategies that can be customized based on the layout of your home or apartment and family budget. You'll also learn about defensive equipment you need in the home and why certain firearms are better for specific survival situations than others.

While armed defense is at the core of the book, Pincus covers the fundamentals of security, evasion, barricading and non-lethal defensive actions, including alarm systems and dogs. The book emphasizes the importance of practicing home invasion response drills and encourages open family discussions about having a plan in case of a crisis. Defend Yourself rethinks home defense, focusing on making defense a part of the home, rather than building a fortress.

Regain a feeling of security in your home by picking up Defend Yourself: A Comprehensive Security Plan for the Armed Homeowner by Rob Pincus.

Defend Yourself: A Comprehensive Security Plan for the Armed Homeowner
Rob Pincus, Gun Digest Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4402-3831-4 ∙ Price: $24.99 ∙ Paperback: 6 x 9 ∙ 256 Pages

About Rob Pincus
Rob Pincus has nearly 20 years of experience as a security consultant and 11 years as an instructor covering home defense and related topics. Pincus has written scores of articles for over a dozen print publications and has authored four books. In addition to his print work, he has produced over 70 training DVDs for the Personal Defense Network with over four million copies distributed, primarily through the NRA. Pincus has also appeared on more than 30 TV programs and news shows.

Media Contact: Alicia Capetillo, alicia.capetillo@fwmedia.com

New Gun Digest Title Gets Reloaders Started the Right Way

Handbook of Reloading BasicsCincinnati, Ohio (May 14, 2014) – Take the guesswork out of reloading ammunition by checking out Handbook of Reloading Basics, which is now available online at gundigeststore.com and in stores this month.

Handbook of Reloading Basics is a must-have whether you’re a hobbyist, serious shooter or just want to save money on ammunition by creating your own. Part One covers rifle and pistol ammunition reloading and Part Two covers shotshell reloading. Get started in handloading by following this guide to identify and purchase the basic tools needed while learning the importance of safely handling powders, primers and lead shot.

The book takes you through single stage and progressive reloading processes, methods for handloading straight-walled and metallic cases, shotshell reloading, and caring for metallic cases and shotshells. By book’s end, everyone from competitive marksmen to self-defense practitioners and hobby shooters will recognize the benefits of reloading.

Get in on the benefits of creating your own ammunition by picking up Handbook of Reloading Basics at gundigeststore.com, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble or other major booksellers.

Handbook of Reloading Basics by Robin Sharpless and Rick Sapp, Gun Digest Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4402-4132-1 ∙ Price: $19.99 ∙ Paperback: 6 x 9 ∙ 250 Pages

About Gun Digest
Gun Digest is the world’s foremost authority on guns in print and online. In addition to Gun Digest the Magazine, the brand’s portfolio includes the Gun Digest Books line, Standard Catalog of Firearms, the GunDigest.com online community, and ecommerce specialty store, www.gundigeststore.com. For more information, visit gundigest.com, the Gun Digest Facebook page, www.facebook.com/gundigest, or follow on Twitter @gundigest. Gun Digest is an imprint of Gun Digest Media.

Media Contact: Alicia Capetillo, alicia.capetillo@fwmedia.com 513.531.2690 ext. 11339

New Book from Massad Ayoob Explores SIG-Sauer Pistols

Gun Digest Book of SIG Sauer, 2nd EditionCincinnati, Ohio (May 27, 2014) – Renowned firearms expert Massad Ayoob explores the ins and outs of the design and operation of various SIG-Sauer pistols in the Gun Digest Book of SIG-Sauer, 2nd Edition, the latest offering from Gun Digest Books. The book is available to purchase online and in stores now.

Gun Digest Book of SIG-Sauer dedicates whole chapters to the most popular models in the SIG-Sauer line-up, a format that allows Ayoob to discuss each pistol’s unique attributes in depth, as well as relevant information about various calibers, quirks throughout the model’s history, magazine and ammunition options, model variations, price, ergonomics, accuracy and much more. This second edition includes new chapters for the most popular new models and any significant changes to existing models. Readers will also enjoy a breakdown of SIG-Sauer developments over the past ten years, highlighting notable features and improvements to the line.

A subsequent chapter on shooting SIGs delivers the same diligent attention to detail. Ayoob covers everything from grasp and stance, to alternative positions and advanced techniques. Loading and unloading, operating and manipulating the slide, emergency techniques, tactical reloads, holstering the pistol safely, proper maintenance, customization options and much more are all discussed. Firearms enthusiasts will find a chapter comparing the performance of SIG-Sauer to other firearms especially beneficial.

Become a SIG-Sauer expert by purchasing the book at gundigeststore.com, Amazon.com or at other major booksellers.

The Gun Digest Book of SIG-Sauer, 2nd Edition by Massad Ayoob, Gun Digest Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4402-3914-4 ∙ Price: $32.99 ∙ Paperback: 8.25 x 10.88 ∙ 288 Pages

About the Author
Massad Ayoob has published thousands of articles and authored more than a dozen books on firearms, self-defense and related topics. He founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009. He now trains through Massad Ayoob Group.

About Gun Digest
Gun Digest is the world’s foremost authority on guns in print and online. In addition to Gun Digest the Magazine, the brand’s portfolio includes the Gun Digest Books line, Standard Catalog of Firearms, the GunDigest.com online community, and ecommerce specialty store, www.gundigeststore.com. For more information, visit gundigest.com, the Gun Digest Facebook page, www.facebook.com/gundigest, or follow on Twitter @gundigest. Gun Digest is an imprint of Gun Digest Media.

Media Contact: Alicia Capetillo, alicia.capetillo@fwmedia.com 513.531.2690 ext. 11339

Shooter’s Guide 2014 Hits Newstands

Shooter's Guide 2014Cincinnati, Ohio – Gun Digest the Magazine’s annual Shooter’s Guide issue hits newsstands everywhere April 22nd, offering firearms owners and enthusiasts an insider’s look at 2014’s most exciting product introductions from the world’s top firearms manufacturers.

Shooter’s Guide 2014 special issue is the go-to reference for everything new the firearms industry has to offer this year. Editors preview the latest from Colt, Glock, Smith & Wesson, Walther, SIG Sauer, Remington, Beretta, Benelli, Mossberg, Savage, Kimber and many more. The issue highlights semi-automatic handguns, revolvers, tactical rifles, centerfire rifles, rimfire rifles, sporting shotguns and tactical shotguns—guaranteeing that there’s something for every firearm fan.

In addition to brand new firearms to admire, the issue also takes care to note the additions that you might be seeing on ammunition and optics shelves. Gun Digest the Magazine covers the latest ammunition offerings, now featured with new loads for hunting, self-defense and target shooting. Plus, for those readers jumping on the popular reloading bandwagon due to rising costs in ammunition, the Shooter’s Guide covers the best and latest reloading equipment designed to make the task easier and more efficient.

For those looking for more in-depth information on shooting, self-defense and hunting, Gun Digest the Magazine editors serve up 10 of the top firearms books that every gun owner must own. This year, resolve to bring your shooting game to the next level with Gun Digest the Magazine’s Shooter’s Guide and Gun Digest books.

Click here for subscription information to be sure you never miss a special issue.

About Gun Digest the Magazine
The newly redesigned Gun Digest the Magazine is a bi-monthly publication that delivers the latest information on new guns, shooting gear and accessories, handloading, shooting tactics and training, as well as insight on vintage and collectible guns. It also delivers comprehensive information on new and used guns for sale in its extensive classifieds section, as well as a quarterly calendar of dates and times of gun shows across the country. Doug Howlett, a 20-year veteran in the outdoor and firearms publishing industry, edits GDTM. GDTM is now available as both print and digital subscriptions. For more information, please visit gundigest.com.

Media Contact: Alicia Capetillo, alicia.capetillo@fwmedia.com 513.531.2690 ext. 11339

Gun Digest Authors Signing Books at NRA Annual Meeting

Massad Ayoob
Massad Ayoob

Gun Digest authors Gila Hayes, Massad Ayoob and Grant Cunningham will be meeting with fans and signing books at the National Rifle Association’s 2014 Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Indianapolis, Ind., April 25 and 26.

The three firearms authors will make separate special appearances at the Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network, Inc. booth during the event. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, as each author will be signing a limited number of complimentary copies of their book, courtesy of Gun Digest Media.

The Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network, Inc. is an organization of gun owners dedicated to the legal protection of members facing the scrutiny of the legal system after using deadly force in self defense.

Massad Ayoob, an internationally recognized authority in the firearms world, has authored thousands of articles and more than a dozen books on guns and self-defense topics. Ayoob is an Advisory Board Member for the Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network and directs the Massad Ayoob Group. His most recent book, Gun Safety in the Home, guides readers to a more comprehensive understanding of safe firearm handling and secure storage methods in the home, and encourages parents to educate their children about guns.

Gila Hayes, author of Concealed Carry for Women, has been teaching gun safety and armed self defense since 1993. She is one of the three founders of the Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network and currently serves as its Operations Manager.

Grant Cunningham is a renowned author, teacher and gunsmith. In his new book, Defensive Revolver Fundamentals, he makes a convincing case for utilizing the revolver as a personal defense firearm.

Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network, Inc. Signing Schedule (Booth #4262):

  • Grant Cunningham (Defensive Revolver Fundamentals) – April 25 from 12:00-2:00 p.m.
  • Massad Ayoob (Gun Safety in the Home) – April 25 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
  • Gila Hayes (Concealed Carry for Women) – April 26 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Recommended Resources

Gun Safety in the Home by Mas Ayoob

Gun Safety in the Home

Defensive Revolver Fundamentals

Concealed Carry for Women

Gun Digest Books Releases Shooter’s Guide to the AR-15

Gun Digest Book of the AR-15

Cincinnati, Ohio (April 2, 2014) – Gun Digest Shooter’s Guide to the AR-15, authored by firearms expert and noted author Richard A. Mann, cuts through the clutter and offers readers a user-friendly look at today’s most popular modern sporting rifle.

This latest entry in Gun Digest Books’ Shooter’s Guide series helps AR-15 owners understand and appreciate the complexity of this versatile firearm.

Supported by hundreds of photos, Mann delivers an explanation of the AR platform, shares the wide range of AR-15 applications available, offers tips on accuracy and ammunition, and much more. Novices and experienced shooters alike will all find something to learn in Mann’s Gun Digest Shooter’s Guide to the AR-15.

Brush up on your AR-15 knowledge by picking up Gun Digest Shooter’s Guide to the AR-15, now available online at Gun Digest Store, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and from most other major booksellers.

Gun Digest Shooter’s Guide to the AR-15 by Richard A. Mann, Gun Digest Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4402-3847-5 ∙ Price: $19.99 ∙ Paperback: 6 x 9 ∙ 256 Pages

About the Author
Richard A. Mann is one of today’s most popular gun scribes and the author of articles for dozens of leading magazines. He is also the author of Gun Digest Books’ Handgun Training for Personal Protection and served as editor for the most recent Cartridges of the World, 13th Edition.

About Gun Digest
Gun Digest is the world’s foremost authority on guns in print and online. In addition to Gun Digest the Magazine, the brand’s portfolio includes the Gun Digest Books line, Standard Catalog of Firearms, the GunDigest.com online community, and ecommerce specialty store, www.gundigeststore.com. For more information, visit gundigest.com, the Gun Digest Facebook page, www.facebook.com/gundigest, or follow on Twitter @gundigest. Gun Digest is an imprint of Gun Digest Media.

Media Contact: Alicia Capetillo, alicia.capetillo@fwmedia.com

Gun Digest Books Releases Annual 2014 Firearms Pricing Guide

Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2014The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2014, the definitive gun pricing guide, is back and completely updated for the new year.

The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2014, now in its 9th edition, is a favorite of gun enthusiasts and firearms collectors for its easy-to-reference format and thoroughly researched pricing information. The book, which features more than 15,000 firearms listings arranged alphabetically by manufacturer, is a must-have resource for anyone buying, selling or trading firearms at gun shows, auctions or online.

In addition to hundreds of pricing changes and new model additions for non-military cartridge firearms from editor Jerry Lee, the book also draws on industry experts, auction house data and sales from gun shows and retail shops across the country to provide the most up-to-date pricing information across six condition grades. Buyers, sellers and gun owners who are simply curious about the values of their firearms will all benefit from perusing through the pages of The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2014.

Get to know the firearms market in 2014 by picking up a copy of The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2014 online at gundigeststore.com. The reference guide is also available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and at other major bookstores.

The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2014 by Jerry Lee, Gun Digest Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4402-3913-7 ∙ Price: $25.99 ∙ Paperback: 5.5 x 8.44 ∙ 1320 Pages

About the Author
Jerry Lee has been editor of several leading magazines in the firearms industry, and is the current editor of both Standard Catalog of Firearms and the annual Gun Digest volume, in addition to editing The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices for the past several years.

About Gun Digest
Gun Digest is the world’s foremost authority on guns in print and online. In addition to Gun Digest the Magazine, the brand’s portfolio includes the Gun Digest Books line, Standard Catalog of Firearms, the GunDigest.com online community, and ecommerce specialty store, www.gundigeststore.com. For more information, visit gundigest.com, the Gun Digest Facebook page, www.facebook.com/gundigest, or follow on Twitter @gundigest. Gun Digest is an imprint of Gun Digest Media.

Media Contact: Alicia Capetillo, alicia.capetillo@fwmedia.com

Newhall Shooting: A Tactical Analysis Ebook Now Available in Paperback

Newhall ShootingCincinnati, Ohio (February 3, 2014) – More than 40 years ago, the shooting of four California Highway Patrolmen in Newhall, Calif. dramatically altered the landscape of police training, tactics and equipment. Newhall Shooting: A Tactical Analysis delves into the lessons learned from the incident and questions why many have not been integrated into today’s American law enforcement training.

Authored by Mike Wood, the son of a 30-year California Highway Patrol officer, Newhall Shooting is the most comprehensively researched and documented account of the incident to date. This in-depth study of the 1970 Newhall shooting that left four officers dead offers detailed analysis of the tactics and procedures used by both officers and criminals in the fight, along with diagrams, never-before-seen images of the crime scene and evidence that has never been previously released or discussed.

Wood’s thoroughly researched account will open readers’ eyes to the shooting that stunned the entire American law enforcement community and encouraged vital reforms in training, tactics and equipment. Newhall Shooting includes an examination of CHP training prior to the gunfight, and how a deficient training program can lead to unrecoverable errors in a violent encounter. Armed citizens and law enforcement officers alike will learn valuable lessons about how physiological changes affect gunfight performance. Additionally, Wood challenges the notion that these lessons and vital changes have been fully incorporated into American law enforcement training and shares his perspective on ways to improve modern self-defense training.

Dive into the fascinating history of the Newhall shooting by picking up Newhall Shooting: A Tactical Analysis today. The book is available at gundigeststore.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and in most major bookstores.

Newhall Shooting: A Tactical Analysis by Mike Wood, Gun Digest Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4402-4099-7 ∙ Price: $27.99 ∙ Paperback: 6 x 9

About the Author
Mike Wood is an Air Force pilot with over 550 combat hours in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, and the son of a 30 year California Highway Patrolman. He is a graduate of multiple government and commercial firearms training programs (including the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, the Lethal Force Institute and the Massad Ayoob Group), and a lifelong student of self defense.

Media Contact: Alicia Capetillo, alicia.capetillo@fwmedia.com

AR-15 Books: New Title Helps Keep Your AR-15 Running Smoothly

Gunsmithing the AR-15 Vol. 2

Gun Digest Releases New AR-15 Book

Cincinnati, Ohio (January 8, 2014) – First-time and experienced AR rifle owners alike can now turn to Patrick Sweeney’s new book, Gunsmithing the AR-15 Volume 2, to find updated information on everything they need to know to operate and maintain their firearm.

The latest title from Gun Digest Books provides step-by-step instructions and 350 detailed photos to guide readers through the ins and outs of the AR-15. After offering thorough explanations on how to successfully operate the AR-style rifle, the book then aims to extend the life of an AR-15 and save owners a trip to the gunsmith with its guide to performing simple firearm maintenance and repair. In addition to simple at-home repair procedures, readers can also explore the numerous AR-15 aftermarket accessories and learn how to install them to improve the capability of their firearm.

This second volume picks up where Sweeney’s popular Volume 1 leaves off. The author looked to his readers for suggestions on additional AR topics they wanted to see covered. New, reader-requested material includes field-stripping instructions and illustrated disassembly instructions.

Get an education on the highly-demanded AR-15 by picking up a copy of Gunsmithing the AR-15 Volume 2 at gundigeststore.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other bookstores today.

Gunsmithing the AR-15 Volume 2 by Patrick Sweeney, Gun Digest Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4402-3848-2 ∙ Price: $29.99 ∙ Paperback: 8.25 x 10.88

About the Author
Patrick Sweeney is Gun Digest Books’ best-selling author. His titles include The Gun Digest Book of the 1911 Vols. 1 & 2, The Gun Digest Book of the Glock Vols. 1 & 2, The Gun Digest Book of the AR-15 Vols. 1, 2, 3 & 4, Gunsmithing: Rifles, Gunsmithing: Pistols & Revolvers, and Glock Deconstructed.

Media Contact: Alicia Capetillo, alicia.capetillo@fwmedia.com

New Gun Digest Book the Definitive Guide to Long-Range Shooting

Mastering the Art of Long-Range Shooting

Mastering the Art of Long-Range Shooting is a complete guide to the science behind shooting long distance, an ideal book for anyone interested in hunting or competitive shooting.

Cincinnati, Ohio (December 6, 2013) – Long-range shooting requires a well-trained eye to be successful. In Mastering the Art of the Long-Range Shooting, the newest title from Gun Digest Books, award-winning author Wayne van Zwoll aims to improve reader eyes, confidence and accuracy with his expert advice on the precision that goes into long-range shooting.

The book starts at the beginning with the history of snipers from the Civil War era and travels to the present, exploring the colorful history of marksmanship along the way. van Zwoll gives readers tools – including tables on long-range loads for centerfires, a section on expert military and competitive shooting techniques and an analysis of the equipment that does not help accuracy over distance – designed to ease readers into a better understanding of long-range shooting technique.

More than 300 full-color images illustrate van Zwoll’s key points and anecdotes of famous marksmanship feats sprinkled throughout the book further inspire readers to hone their skills. Readers will close the book with knowledge of how to choose the right hardware, deal with varying conditions and accurately evaluate shooting success at a distance. With their interest in long-range shooting effectively piqued, van Zwoll then guides readers to finding the best equipment with ballistics to match dozens of today’s long guns and load choices.

Pick up a copy of Wayne van Zwoll’s Mastering the Art of Long-Range Shooting at www.gundigeststore.com, all major trade and specialty book stores, or as an ebook through most major vendors, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Mastering the Art of Long-Range Shooting by Wayne van Zwoll, Gun Digest Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4402-3465-1 ∙ Price: $29.99 ∙ Paperback: 8.25 x 10.88

About the Author
Award-winning author Wayne van Zwoll is the author of hundreds of magazine articles and 15 books, including The Complete Book of the .22, Gun Digest's Shooter's Guide to Rifles and Bolt Action Rifles. He is a regular contributor to the annual Gun Digest volume and a winner of that book's John T. Amber award for writing excellence.

Media Contact: Alicia Capetillo, alicia.capetillo@fwmedia.com

Guns Sparkle in New Modern Custom Guns 2nd Edition

Modern Custom Guns, 2nd Edition

Modern Custom Guns 2nd Edition packs an abundance of information and 200 color photographs into its 208 pages. In addition to the spectacular photography filling its pages, readers will also gain insight into the creation process and the industry with features that put the spotlight on today’s most talented men and women artisans.

Cincinnati, Ohio (November 13, 2013) – The first edition of Modern Custom Guns hit bookstores 16 years ago. This month, Gun Digest Books puts the “modern” back in the title with the release of Modern Custom Guns 2nd Edition.

Features include an examination of how today’s guilds for stockmakers and engravers are making a difference and the histories behind some of today’s master craftsmen and women.

For beginners looking to educate themselves on the art, the included complete custom gun maker glossary gives them a vocabulary for better understanding and discussing the craft. Experienced collectors and those looking to start a collection will enjoy referencing the complete artist listings included in Modern Custom Guns.

Renowned firearms authority and author Tom Turpin is at the helm of this latest edition, bringing a wealth of experience and an exceptional interest in the art of creating custom guns. With Modern Custom Guns, Turpin aims to showcase the unequaled craftsmanship behind every custom masterpiece on the market today.

“I write about custom guns because I’m a big fan of custom guns in general and custom rifles in particular,” Turpin says. “My preference runs to classic styling, and I follow the principle that if any one facet of a custom rifle immediately jumps out at you, it is surely overdone. Quiet elegance is best for me.”

Explore the beautiful world of custom firearms with Turpin’s Modern Custom Guns 2nd Edition, available now at www.gundigeststore.com and all major booksellers.

Modern Custom Guns 2nd Edition by Tom Turpin, Gun Digest Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4402-3644-0 ∙ Price: $59.99 ∙ Hardcover 8.25 x 10.88

About Tom Turpin
Tom Turpin has been a professional writer in the outdoor industry for more than 40 years. He has several hundred published articles, four books, and substantial contributions to several more to his credit. He is presently a contributing editor to the annual Gun Digest volume, and Gun Digest recently reprinted his book Custom Guns: Mastery of Wood & Metal. An avid hunter, Tom has taken game on four continents. Retired as a lieutenant colonel from the U.S. Army, in 1986, after a 26-year career, Tom and his wife, Pauline, live and work in the wonderful high desert community of Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Learn Advanced Shooting With New Technical Rifleman eBook

The Technical Rifleman eBook by Wayne van Zwoll.

In The Technical Rifleman, the latest e-book release from Gun Digest Books, rifle expert Wayne van Zwoll shares his best advice for mastering shooting basics and excelling at marksmanship.

From new gun owners to hunters to experienced shooters, The Technical Rifleman contains something of value for everyone. Wayne van Zwoll — an industry-leading author who has spent a lifetime in competitive shooting and hunting — showcases his experience as he thoroughly covers the technical aspects of rifle shooting in a conversational, engaging voice.

The eBook is the compilation of van Zwoll’s blog series of the same name on GunDigest.com. From milliradians and walnut stocks to exploding rifle chambers and disintegrating bullets, van Zwoll covers it all.

In addition to detailing the basics of rifle shooting, van Zwoll offers his favorite advanced shooting tips and guides readers through a how-to for choosing the best rifle based on hunting game preferences. Readers will also enjoy a tutorial on riflescope options and nomenclature.

The Technical Rifleman is available for purchase as an e-book at the Gun Digest Store and on Amazon.

The Technical Rifleman by Wayne van Zwoll, Gun Digest Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4402-3656-3 ∙ Price: $7.99 ∙ E-Book

About Wayne van Zwoll
Wayne van Zwoll is a regular contributor to the Gun Digest annual, and author of Gun Digest Shooter’s Guide to Rifles. He is a nationally recognized expert on rifles, optics and Western hunting.

About Gun Digest
Gun Digest is the world’s foremost authority on guns in print and online. In addition to Gun Digest the Magazine, the brand’s portfolio includes the Gun Digest Books line, Standard Catalog of Firearms, the GunDigest.com online community, and ecommerce specialty store, www.gundigeststore.com. For more information, visit gundigest.com, the Gun Digest Facebook page, or follow on Twitter @gundigest. Gun Digest is an imprint of Gun Digest Media.

Gun Digest 2014 Builds on Unparalleled Tradition

Gun Digest 2014Gun Digest 2014 Continues Tradition of Excellence

Cincinnati, Ohio (August 15, 2013) – Starting with the inaugural 1944 edition, Gun Digest brand quickly set the standard for the story of the gun in all its forms and variations. Gun Digest 2014, the 68th Edition of “The World’s Greatest Gun Book”, continues that tradition of excellence as some of the best writers in the field share their knowledge and opinions on the firearms of past and present.

Regarded as the shooter’s number one resource worldwide, Gun Digest 2014 continues to serve its audience with in-depth articles about the world’s most fascinating guns, reports on the latest models, insights about collectibles and more. This latest edition, compiled by veteran firearms editor Jerry Lee, chronicles rifles, handguns, shotguns, tactical firearms, engraved and custom guns, ammunition and handloading, providing something for every fan to enjoy.

“The book always has a mix of stories about all types of firearms—hunting, military, competition, self defense—all types and categories,” Lee said. “What I really enjoy are the historic pieces. I mean, if you’re into guns, who doesn’t want to read about Teddy Roosevelt’s Winchesters, especially when it’s written by Paul Schreier of the National Firearms Museum?”

Firearms pieces like Schreier’s, Terry Wieland’s story on the great Mannlicher-Schoenauer, and John Taffin’s roundup of 50 years of custom Ruger Sixguns are what set Gun Digest 2014 apart from other firearms books. In addition, Gun Digest 2014 provides comprehensive coverage of today’s firearms. In its 150-plus page buyer’s guide, readers can find prices, specifications and photos of the newest guns on the market. Other departments provide reviews of the latest rifles, handguns and shotguns, related products like optics and ammunition, plus handy sources like complete ballistics tables and a manufacturer website directory.

Pick up “The World’s Greatest Gun Book” (product U2618) at gundigest.com, all major trade and specialty book stores, or as an ebook through most major vendors, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Apple.

Gun Digest 2014 by Jerry Lee, Gun Digest Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4402-3542-9 ∙ Price: $34.99 ∙ Paperback: 8.25 x 10.88

About Jerry Lee
Jerry Lee served for many years as an editor with the Petersen Publishing group, covering titles such as Petersen's Handguns, Rifle Shooter, Wing & Shot and many others. In addition to Gun Digest, he is also the editor for the annual Standard Catalog of Firearms, and the annual Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices.

About Gun Digest
Gun Digest is the world’s foremost authority on guns in print and online. In addition to Gun Digest the Magazine, the brand’s portfolio includes the Gun Digest Books line, Standard Catalog of Firearms, the GunDigest.com online community, and ecommerce specialty store, www.gundigeststore.com. For more information, visit gundigest.com, the Gun Digest Facebook page, www.facebook.com/gundigest, or follow on Twitter @gundigest. Gun Digest is an imprint of Gun Digest Media.

Media Contact: Alicia Capetillo, alicia.capetillo@fwmedia.com


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New Book Reveals the Complexity of Glock

Glock DeconstructedPatrick Sweeney Investigates Complexity of Glock in New Book

Cincinnati, Ohio (July 22, 2013) – People who know guns generally agree on two things about the Glock: they’re reliable firearms and they’re quite fun to shoot. Patrick Sweeney knows there’s more to it. In his new book Glock Deconstructed, Sweeney investigates the lengthy history of the development of the firearm, giving readers all the tools they need to get the full benefit out of their Glock’s performance.

“Behind the mysterious ebony polymer [of the Glock] there is a lot of engineering – technical, design, materials – information that you can’t know just by blasting ammo at the range,” Sweeney said. “The Glock pistol can be compared to the elephant being described by the blind men.”

Glock Deconstructed aims to take the cover off those blind eyes. Recognized as the most influential firearms design in the past 50 years, the Glock pistol is the overwhelming favorite for both law enforcement and personal protection. Sweeney provides a thorough guide to every Glock model, highlighting the Gen4 improvements. He also shares a roadmap of the emergence of a whole aftermarket industry.

For fans of the Glock, the more than 300 high-resolution photos included in Glock Deconstructed will serve as an illustrated how-to guide on maximizing the firearm. Sweeney’s research covers the wide array of available accessories, including some lesser known factory options introduced since 2008. Glock Deconstructed leaves readers with a newfound appreciate for the technology behind the machine and a vision for the future of their own Glock.

Glock Deconstructed (product number U1060) is available here at www.gundigeststore.com. It is also available at major book stores and as an e-book through all major e-book vendors, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Apple.

Glock Deconstructed by Patrick Sweeney, Gun Digest Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4402-3278-4 ∙ Price: $29.99 ∙ Paperback: 8.25 x 10.88

About Patrick Sweeney
Patrick Sweeney is a certified master gunsmith, film consultant, certified armorer instructor for police departments nationwide, author of many Gun Digest Books' best-selling titles, and Handguns Editor for America's largest general-circulation shooting magazine, Guns & Ammo.

About Gun Digest
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Grant Cunningham Makes a Case for the Revolver in New Book

Defensive Revolver FundamentalsCincinnati, Ohio (August 19, 2013) – When the semi-automatic pistol emerged in the early 20th century, revolvers took a back seat in military, home and personal defense. Revolver expert Grant Cunningham suggests it’s time to reconsider. In his new book, Defensive Revolver Fundamentals, Cunningham makes an informed and convincing case for the revolver as a personal defense firearm.

“Today, with most people using autoloaders, the use and operation of the revolver has become a bit of a lost art,” Cunningham says. “I committed myself many years ago to bringing that knowledge back to the revolver shooters of today.”

Defensive Revolver Fundamentals makes good on that promise. Due to the transition to semi-automatic pistols as the most popular concealed carry firearm, many defensive shooting instructors don’t really understand the complexities of the revolver and end up treating it as a low-capacity semi-auto, despite the fact that there are significant differences in the training. Cunningham, a certified Combat Focus® Shooting Instructor  who has been teaching defense shooting since the mid-1990s, wrote Defensive Revolver Fundamentals to bring “use of the revolver as a defensive tool into the 21st century.”

The book aims to teach readers how to use the revolver to defend against a sudden, violent criminal attack. Cunningham details how the revolver’s benefits – the increased reliability, decreased maintenance demands, ammunition versatility, increased flexibility, etc. – should be cause to consider the firearm for personal protection. Defensive Revolver Fundamentals approaches defense from a real world perspective, offering advice to appropriately prepare for a plausible event in the private sector, rather than focusing on shooting in military or law enforcement scenarios.

“For this book, I started by looking at verifiable evidence of how attacks happen, at how science tells us we react to those events, and finally at techniques and training that work with those reactions and work against the attack,” Cunningham says.

Defensive Revolver Fundamentals is currently available for preorder here at gundigeststore.com and on Amazon.

Defensive Revolver Fundamentals by Grant Cunningham, Gun Digest Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4402-3695-2 ∙ Price: $22.99 ∙ Hardcover: 6 x 9

About Grant Cunningham
Grant Cunningham is a renowned author, teacher and gunsmith noted for his particular expertise with the double-action revolver. In addition to his contributions to industry periodicals, he is also the author of The Gun Digest Book of the Revolver and Defensive Revolver Fundamentals. Cunningham also maintains The Revolver Liberation Alliance, a popular blog where he tackles a variety of shooting and self defense topics. For more information, please visit www.grantcunningham.com.

Females Encouraged to Carry Concealed in New Book

Concealed Carry for WomenCincinnati, Ohio (August 30, 2013) – These are the facts: A greater number of women now shoulder the sole responsibility of defending themselves and their family inside the home. More women are employed outside the home in equal or greater numbers than their male counterparts. Twenty-three percent of women now own a gun. In her new book, Concealed Carry for Women, respected firearms instructor Gila Hayes targets this growing demographic of concealed carry permit holders as she provides information on the law, shooting skills and unique challenges that female firearms users encounter.

Gila Hayes has been a concealed carry permit holder since the mid-1990s and she is leading the charge to change women’s perspective on concealed carry.

“Women are renowned for creative problem solving, so it has always amazed me if a lady expressed, ‘I can’t carry a gun because of…’ ‘because of the way I dress’ or ‘because I’m a mommy,” Hayes says. “If a woman’s motivation to carry a self-defense gun is great enough, she will find a way to do it! Concealed Carry for Women is full of ideas about how to do so safely, effectively and while maintaining a feminine appearance.”

Concealed Carry for Women dives into all aspects of concealed carry, paying particular attention to the various lifestyle demands for a range of women’s ages. First-time concealed carriers and interested women alike will get detailed advice on factors to consider when deciding to carry a firearm for self defense, a guide to the law and society’s unwritten rules, and the fundamentals of integrating a concealed handgun into every day life. Hayes takes her book one step further with her female-focused topics, including selecting holsters that work with the female figure and the dos and don’ts of concealed carry and women’s fashion.

“Here’s my bottom line: Reduce the pool of eligible victims and the number of women victimized by violent crime will drop,” Hayes says. “I have long believed that predatory victimization of women will only abate when individual women are fully capable of preventing violent crime at an individual level.”

Concealed Carry for Women is available online at gundigeststore.com, Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Concealed Carry for Women by Gila Hayes, Gun Digest Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4402-3600-6 ∙ Price: $22.99 ∙ Paperback 6” x 9”

About Gila Hayes
Gila Hayes has been a staff instructor for the Firearms Academy of Seattle since 1993, teaching gun safety and armed self defense in the handgun and shotgun programs and now works on the management side of the organization. She served as a reserve police officer between 1997 and 2007, where she was primarily tasked with providing firearms training. Hayes is one of three founding leaders of the Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network, Inc., an organization formed for the legal protection of Network members after using deadly force in self defense.

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