Best Books for Shooters
Best Books for Shooters – There are thousands of “professionals” on YouTube, and even more that have added their two cents on the topic of guns and shooting. It is hard to fight through the chaff and get to some good nuggets with all this data out there. I have been reading/watching and living the shooting life for over a decade. With 12 of those in service to the country, teaching young recruits’ marksmanship, my kids how to hunt, and becoming a gunsmith. Here are some resources that might help you in whatever aspect you are looking at pursuing.
Books:
There are a few books that really set me down this path.
First and foremost is Boston’s Gun Bible. By Boston T. Party. This book has an excellent section on comparing battle rifles and some fascinating facts and comparisons on handguns, rifles, and shotguns. While it is a bit dated, having been written in the assault weapons ban through 2006 (revision), it is still on my shelf and has some incredible knowledge.
Second, I would recommend the series by Outdoor Life/Field and Stream, specifically Total Gun Manual and Shooting skills. They are great books with many different ideas and some unique perspectives, with some decent pictures. These books are especially good for beginners, but even seasoned shooters can find something good.
Finally, I would recommend Prepper Guns by Bryce Towsley. It is a great book that covers weapon consideration, pros, and cons, and is well thought out, and has a lot of different theories, but has sufficient evidence to support.
For more of a shooter’s concepts and practical (in my opinion) shooting, I would suggest Jeff Cooper’s books (Art of Personal Defense, Art of the Rifle) and Clint Smith Urban Rifle. Both authors are well-written and great advice and are essentials for the serious shooter. I am trying to get in some copies of other practical books (Guerilla Gunfighter), and if I do, I will do a follow-up review.
Also, be sure to check out JM4 Tactical to change the way YOU carry!
Author: Ian Bolser
