Survival guns: A guide to the selection, modification, and use of firearms and related devices for defense, food gathering, predator and pest control, under conditions of long term survival [Paperback]

Mel Tappan (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 458 pages
• Publisher: Janus Press; 1st edition (1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0916172007
• ISBN-13: 978-0916172008
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,145,174 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Survival Guns, August 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Survival guns: A guide to the selection, modification, and use of firearms and related devices for defense, food gathering, predator and pest control, under conditions of long term survival (Paperback)

The specifics in the book are dated. However, the philosophy and methodology behind the specifics are timeless, and still worth reading 20 years later. Very Highly recommended; I need another copy to replace the one I have worn out.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding reference book., February 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Survival guns: A guide to the selection, modification, and use of firearms and related devices for defense, food gathering, predator and pest control, under conditions of long term survival (Paperback)

This is one of the best books on the subject you will ever read. The author had a philosophy background and his topnotch writing and reasoning skills elevate the book. Various types of weaponry are analyzed and several suggested home or "retreat" batteries (somewhat a 70's concept but gaining ground today) are outlined. Some of Elmer Keith's influence shows in the author's handgun caliber recommendations. Comprehensive, solid, right to the point.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource Book for Firearms Novice or Expert, April 22, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Survival guns: A guide to the selection, modification, and use of firearms and related devices for defense, food gathering, predator and pest control, under conditions of long term survival (Paperback)

Survival Guns is an excellent primer (no pun intended) devloted to selecting firearms for survival use. While it was written to cater to the survivalist movement of the late 1970s, much of the information is still relevant in the '90s. He provides fundamental information for selecting and using handguns, rifles, shotguns for hunting and self-defense, and provides pointers to additional references for more information.
If you are a novice interested in getting started in shooting, or an expert shooter interested in broadening your knowledge of different types of firearms, it is well recommended and an entertaining book to read