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Boston on Guns & Courage: Proven Tools for Chronic Problems

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I like this book because of it's no compromise content regarding the 2nd ammendment. The content is straight forward and offers solid insight. It is thought provoking in that it challenges you to make the choice NOW as to whether you are going to give up your weapons easily when the blackboots knock, or whether you will shoot them through the door. The author is correct. If you are going to own firearms - you better know how to use them AND have the courage to use them if the time comes.

I gave the book 4 stars, however, because when discussing the actual weapons, the author is quite biased and doesn't discuss or consider any of the weapons he doesn't like. His advice is good but weapons are a personal choice. YOU have to be comfortable with what you are shooting. NOT Boston T Party.

Overall a good book.

Boston's on Guns and courage is well written. Many quotations from John Ross' book Unintended Consequences, as well as from patriots going back to the revolution of 1776, frame a nice discussion of the authors thesis, namely that the second amendment is the final guardian of the rest of the constitution. I myself think that constitutional rights are like muscles. They get flabby and weak if not used.

Boston also explains something about current gun laws, which is a confusing and fast moning topic, and a moving target hard to hit.

I thought the chapter on woman and guns to be of particular potential interest to the woman's lib types who don't agree with the usual anti gun agenda.

Overall , there is more on hardwear than on philosophy or tactics, which is perhaps as it should be. Buy 'em. Then have someone teach you to use 'em.

A really nice review of available hardware, some of the prices a little out of date and low. Mr. Boston likes the .308 and the FAL, admits his bias, gives his rationale. I can live with this.

Personally, I think the .308 is fine, and if loooking for a weapon with some long range accuracy potential, I'd prefer the M1A(M14)-bettter sights, I like the traditional stock better, less need for meticulous cleaning, and face it-put a small mag in, and w a walnut stock and blued finish, looks more politically correct.Easy to scope too, which this weapon cries out for.

That not withstanding, the FAL is just fine, and his info on the AR-15 pattern weapons out there is just fine. Next edition should cover red dot type sights.

Overall-good book, to recommend to those who have decided to own firearms and what to learn before they buy. The author puts in his predjudices, but admits them up front. If nothing else, you will probably go out and buy Unintended Consequences.

Salute once again Boston! I am recommending Guns and Courage to every gun owner I know! The large assortment of specific firearm information with Boston's personal experience and recommendations are insightful, to say the least. But the real meat of this book is the no-appologies, In-Their-Face truth about the realities of what gun control really represents. Layed out in an undeniable sequencial order that leaves no doubt in the readers mind of what the past, current, and future trends for gun control will mean for once free Americans bacted up with wit, humor, honesty and obvious passion from an articulate perspective. Boston on the front-lines of truth warfare! Outstanding!

What a great read! Balanced just right between lots of information and lots of fine essays. I find myself refering back to it all the time, and have already used many of his suggestions and ideas with great satisfaction. A very special addition to anyone's gun library.

Boston on Guns & Courage seems to pick up where Mel Tappan's Survival Guns left off (in the late 1970s). Boston T. Party (author of Good-Bye April 15th!, You & The Police!, Bulletproof Privacy, Hologram of Liberty, and Boston on Surviving Y2K) is extremely knowledgeable about firearms, not to mention a champion of the 2nd Amendment. This stirring book details which guns to own and which to avoid, gear, gun control laws (present and likely future), calibers, parts/gunsmithing sources, training, and safety. The last several chapters are wonderful essays: Wealth vs. Liberty, Preparing For The Worst, The Patriot Light!, and Outrage, Then Courage. I've read anything quite like this book. Every gunowner should have a copy!

Boston, Mr. Royce, is entertaining and informative. I have this book and the follow on volume, and both are excellent. His views are field tested, and perhaps best of all, he admits his prejudices, says why he thinks what he thinks and then leaves it to the reader to make the decision for her/him self. A true libertarian. He talks the talk, but also walks the walk. I had the privilege of meeting him at a show once and he impresses me as a man you could leave your teenage daughter or your wallet with him and they would absolutely be safe upon your return. This personal integrity shows in his writing style and approach to life. Hooray for this book.

Oh, so that's why I bought my FN-FAL. Good to know I'm so smart. Most of what you ever wanted to know about buying a gun or three or thirty for that "rainy day" sprinkled with a heavy dash of pioneer spirit. Very practical information, sound advice.

I grow flush with fever as I move onto the next chapter in the book, "Women and Guns." Mmmm good.

Great book, I'd recommend it for anyone concerned about the gun crackdown soon coming to a town near you! However, he mentions a movie called "The Pallax View." That I can't seem to find anywhere. If anyone can help please e-mail me. jdwilliams@thegrid.net