{"product_id":"self-defense-weapons-robert-wayne-atkins-p-e-9798989914609","title":"Self-Defense Weapons: Traditional and Modern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book begins by discussing a variety of reasonable options for self-defense that could be successfully used by almost any person from age 18 to age 80. It also objectively reviews the pros and cons of hand-to-hand combat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe advantages and disadvantages of a variety of different types of body armor are then reviewed including traditional and modern options.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is followed by a discussion of the following types of traditional weapons: bucklers, shields, clubs, maces, bullwhips, slings, flails, war hammers, staffs, canes, longbows, recurve bows, compound bows, crossbows, atlatls, spears, javelins, pikes, tridents, knives, daggers, bayonets, swords, rapiers, katanas, machetes, axes, halberds, tomahawks, and hatchets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe focus of the book then changes to modern weapons and accessories including: laser sights, night vision, flashlights, riflescopes, slings, bipods, derringers, revolvers, pistols, holsters, single-shot rifles, bolt-action rifles, lever-action rifles, semi-automatic rifles, break-barrel shotguns, pump-action shotguns, semi-automatic shotguns, muskets, black powder rifles, and pellet rifles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is also a 40 page chapter that carefully explains \"how to hit the bull's-eye of a target.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final 46 pages of this book explains \"how to cast lead bullets and how to reload ammunition.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book includes information that would be useful to any person who was interested in knowing more about the most popular self-defense weapons that have been used since the beginning of recorded history. This book also clearly explains which of these weapons would be of practical value in the twenty-first century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Wayne Atkins P. E.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798989914609\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Grandpappy Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/20\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 420\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.86d","brand":"Robert Wayne Atkins P. E.","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45332009877759,"sku":"9798989914609","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_aa27f754-6b07-42ed-9eb3-0da0986cc6fa.jpg?v=1713971494","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/self-defense-weapons-robert-wayne-atkins-p-e-9798989914609","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}