Ragnar's Action Encyclopedia of Practical Knowledge and Proven Techniques (Paperback)

by Ragnar Benson (Author) "Our own U.S. government has seemingly done more work on improvised firearms than any other entity, public or private..." (more)
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Product Description
This reference book may be the most valuable weapon you have in your Y2K arsenal. Included among its 80 chapters are precise instructions, diagrams and photographs showing you how to build, choose, store and use weapons, explosives and incendiaries; select, build, stock and defend a retreat; change you ID and drop out of sight completely-or find someone who has;' defend your family and property; trap deer, fish, fowl or anything that moves; provide medical care at a fraction of the cost; avoid costly mistakes when standing up to big government and nosy do-gooders; use dozens of other proven techniques to take control of your life and live better than ever!

About the Author
Ragnar Benson is America's most-esteemed survival expert. He has written more than 20 books for Paladin throughout the years on a variety of topics covering everything from weapons to politics to survival medicine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: Paladin Press; Revised edition (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873648013
• ISBN-13: 978-0873648011
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #662,464 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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26 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A ton of information, and a little bit of bull, January 4, 1999

By A Customer

Ragnar seems to be trying to please the public, and does just that. The only problem is, he compromises his integrity somewhat by sliding in inaccurate information, wild guesses (or so it seems), and adhering to popular myth and misinformation: polystyrene and gasoline do NOT makae napalm, and I don't care if you call it 'homemade' or not, THAT'S NOT C-4!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great but not excellent, October 30, 2008

By	Richard Gregory (Three Rivers, Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'll start my saying i found this book very enjoyable. It does a lot of things good but not great. There is snipits of information but certain subjects warrant more that 3 or 4 pages to accuratly describe how to do certain things, but seeing as how this book in for educational purposes only it does a fair job in making you aware of how things might work. However don't think that this is the end all be all book to how do make or do something. For example creating a new identiy/life by falsifying records/or staging a death is pretty ridiculous in todays high tech and wired world.
Again good but not great

2.0 out of 5 stars How do you say, "Disappointing?", July 3, 2007

By	Jaredin Pon (Boise, ID) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book is alright, but the information that's even remotely interesting is few and far between. I just expected more, I guess. I'm just disappointed because much of this book was fluff, and not in-depth knowledge.