Beyond Pepper Spray: The Complete Guide To Chemical Agents, Delivery Systems, And Protective Masks

by Michael E. Conti (Author)

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Veteran police officer Michael Conti presents the first complete coverage of chemical agents and equipment from the perspective of a street cop. In one comprehensive volume, readers can quickly and easily find pertinent information about modern chemical agents, how they are deployed, their effects and state-of-the-art protective gear. It includes the most common chemical agent weapons (from OC spray to gas launchers to thermal fogging systems), specialty impact munitions and military-class chemical agent weapons (from blood and blister agents to deadly nerve agents), as well as a concise history of their development and use. This allows the reader to better understand the role these devices have played in the past and the role they may play in the coming years, both by law enforcement agencies and terrorist organizations. This is a must-read for law enforcement, military and security personnel, or anyone with a responsibility for, or concern about, the use of chemical agents. Especially timely now is the section on how to ensure personal safety in the event of a chemical attack.

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Michael Conti has been a member of the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) since 1986. His assignments have included undercover narcotics investigations, homicide, high-crime-area community policing and special security details. Conti also organized, staffed and trained a new Firearms Training Unit for the MSP. During the creation of this unit, he developed a completely new firearms training program specifically geared to preparing officers for the realities of a lethal-force encounter.

Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Paladin Press (January 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 158160291X
ISBN-13: 978-1581602913
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,005,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #552 in Books > History > Military > Weapons & Warfare > Biological & Chemical
- #2310 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Military Sciences
- #5036 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Politics & Government > Specific Topics > Law Enforcement

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Well written

ByDo-shion August 29, 2015

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Very good information, laid out well.

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GAS! GAS! GAS!

ByT.A.L. Dozeron August 3, 2012

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GAS! GAS! GAS!

"Beyond Pepper Spray: The Complete Guide to Chemical Agents, Delivery Systems, and Protective Masks" by Michael Conti is the definitive text on chemical employment and tactics for law enforcement (LE), and military. The use of chemicals in police and military is not a new concept, but the two arenas are drastically different. The military historically has used chemicals as a lethal option. An option which for some time has been banned for military operational use in conflict without presidential approval, this includes the use of less-than lethal chemicals for riots and personal protection. Whereas LE have a rich operational history in using chemicals as a less-then lethal option in various domestic and high risk situations. With this operational experience it is easy to understand why the police are the subject matter experts in this field and Mr. Conti proves that with this superb book.
Without saying this book is required reading for LE personnel. As well this book should be available to military personnel when requesting to use less-then lethal chemicals. This book has all the information to allow you to articulate your employment strategies, tactical considerations, capabilities of the chemicals and what type of delivery platforms and devices are appropriate. Prior to 9/11 operating in Kosovo and Bosnia, we had to jump through hoops to request operational permission to carry personal chemical agent weapons, strictly for self-defense. If I had this book then it would have saved me a lot of time in research and writing.
Overall, this is a highly readable text for the expert and novice with the information presented and formatted in a clear and concise manner. As well the book is profusely illustrated with line diagrams and photos which provided much detail to the text.

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Well done book

ByA customeron March 15, 2002

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Have read thru this book 2x now just got it a while ago. I like the way everything is laid out in a logical progression. Plenty of photographs, very clear, shows a lot of close ups. It is hard to find good material on this subject except for some of the early stuff like Applegate's book and Tear Gas Munitions by Swaerengen. Those books are dated though, this one is up to date.
Plenty of info!!! The pepper spray chapter is worth the price alone.

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Great reference source!

ByA customeron March 5, 2002

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Great source of material about this subject. Everything is covered and in great detail. Not just another book listing manufacturer's info, but includes the history of the products as well - interesting reading and great photos (old historical and new photos). Chapter on gas masks makes things clear as well.

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Really good book from someone who knows

ByAmazon Customeron November 29, 2002

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Always looking for new books on this subject as they are few and far between. This book is written by a cop who knows the business. Really like the way its written, funny at times as well as informatove, good read actually enjoyed what can be dry material. Highly recommended.

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