Shoot to Win


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A surprising journey from tech support to professional marksman in front of the cameras. Chris Cheng won the title of “Top Shot,” a $100,000 cash prize, and a professional marksman contract with the show sponsor, Bass Pro Shops. How did a tech support guy who didn’t shoot a lot of guns beat out seventeen other competitors—including seasoned military veterans, law enforcement officers, and pro marksmen—in History Channel’s Top Shot season 4? An excellent guide for beginning shooters, Cheng focuses on the basics and ammunition of pistols, rifles, and shotguns, marksmanship fundamentals, and buying a firearm. Other chapters include: Dry Fire Practice Firearm Accessories Safely Storing Your Firearm Cleaning and Maintaining Your Guns And much more! Additionally, Cheng covers his approach to staying calm under pressure, teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership. These traits contributed to his coming out on top and staying above the fray. With a foreword written by Top Shot season 3 champion Dustin Ellermann and an afterword written by the original Top Shot champion Iain Harrison, Shoot to Win is sure to please shooters of all stripes, but especially fans of History Channel’s program Top Shot. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.




Handgun Stopping Power


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Dramatic first-hand accounts of the results of handgun rounds fired into criminals by cops, storeowners, cabbies and others are the heart and soul of this long-awaited book. This is the definitive methodology for predicting the stopping power of handgun loads, the first to take into account what really happens when a bullet meets a man.




Carbine And Shotgun Speed Shooting


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The only thing better than having a good repeating shotgun or intermediate-caliber semiautomatic carbine or rifle in a gunfight is the skill to deploy it quickly and effectively. In this book, firearms instructor Steve Moses tells you how to do just that. A commissioned peace officer and experienced competitive shooter with a Master Class International Defensive Pistol Association rating, Moses has an in-depth and esoteric understanding of the art of shooting defensive long guns. In this groundbreaking book, he breaks down the mechanics of speed shooting these weapons, from stance and grip to sighting, trigger control and more, presenting them in a concise and easily understood manner. Whether you wish to further your defensive, competitive or recreational shooting skills, you will find this book a welcome resource for learning to shoot carbines and shotguns with the speed and accuracy that are so critical at short distances - the range at which most lethal engagements take place.




Shoot


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Whether you’re a firearms enthusiast, an experienced shooter, or someone who has never even held a gun, Shoot: Your Guide to Shooting and Competition will help you explore different types of firearms, understand crucial safety rules, and learn fundamental shooting skills. This book provides an introduction to a wide variety of shooting sports through detailed descriptions that relate each type of competition to everyday activities and interests. High-quality photography from actual competitions and step-bystep instructional images augment the clearly written descriptions of both basic and advanced shooting skills. Throughout the book, Julie shares beneficial tips, explains sportspecific lingo, and stresses vital safety concerns. Going beyond just a skill-building manual for those new to firearms and shooting, Shoot addresses competition stress, goal setting, logging, and beneficial practice techniques to help all shooters, from novices to champions, excel and take their skills to the next level.




Point Man


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A founding member of the Navy SEALs recounts the formation of that elite fighting force in this “honest, no-holds-barred” memoir of the Vietnam War (Richard Marcinko, author of Rogue Warrior). Chief Petty Officer James "Patches" Watson was there at the start. As a high-performing frogman with the famed Underwater Demolition Team 21, he was chosen to become a founding member—or a “plank owner”—of the U.S. Navy SEALs. Through three tours in the jungle hell of Vietnam, he led the way as point man—the one in charge of navigating trip wires, booby traps and punji pits. In this vividly detailed memoir, he recounts guiding his squad of amphibious fighters on missions of rescue, reconnaissance, and demolition. Together with his brave comrades, Watson confronted a war's unique terrors head-on, unprotected . . . and unafraid. This is the story of a hero told from the heart and from the gut—an authentic tour of duty with one of the most legendary commandoes of the Vietnam War.




The Poor Man's Sniper Rifle


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At last, a complete work on the conversion of readily available surplus military rifles to high performance sniper weapons. D. Boone describes & illustrates how to make the conversions using simple tools, methods and materials. You will be able to accurize certain bolt action rifles to sniper grade performance for a price that's a fraction of a commerical sniper type rifle. Covered selections: surplus rifle, stock to barrel/action fit, sniper triggers, sights, ammo & more.




Combative Shotgun


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Your Defensive Rifle Training Program


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"Your Defensive Rifle Training Program" is the ultimate functional training program designed to develop your skills while using the superior weapon system, the rifle. Whether you are an armed citizen, Law Enforcement Officer, or member of the U.S. Military that uses a rifle as a home defense or tactical tool, success requires an incredible amount of skill. Don't make the mistake of being the one who fails to prepare yourself for the fight of your life! The book is written for AR-15 type rifle systems, but also covers training with and the use of several other variations of rifles, including manually operated rifles. THIS STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE INCLUDES: * Rifle Selection and Modification (including caliber and rifle length consideration guest chapters written by key experts)* Mental Preparation* Physical Preparation* Firearm Skills Development* Alternate Methods of Training* The Training Design Cycle* High Performance Rifle Marksmanship and Manipulation Techniques* Rifle Retention Techniques* Close Quarters Techniques* Low Light Techniques* And much more!For the total immersion experience please strongly consider buying the DVD set or Vimeo Download (https://vimeo.com/ondemand/defensiverifle) that was designed to be used in this program!




Range Drills


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Designed for beginning, intermediate, and advanced shooters, this book features over 50 graded tactical training exercises and competitive challenges for pistol, carbine, and shotgun that promote accuracy, speed, and unique skill sets. These drills may be used individually or with an instructor as part of a dedicated training program, and also feature training logs on the back page of each exercise to allow shooters to document ongoing improvements. These exercises promote the development of accuracy, strong- and off-hand shooting, leaning, standing, kneeling, prone shooting, magazine changes, and much more. Blank drill templates are also included to allow shooters to create their own exercises with an instructor to further develop specialized skills. A practical introduction to the pistol, carbine, and shotgun is also provided to ensure that students are equipped with basic knowledge on safety, fundamentals, selecting an appropriate firearm, carrying, self-defense, and other topics.




LEGO Heavy Weapons


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Provides instructions for building replicas of firearms, including a desert eagle, jungle carbine, and an AKS-74U.