Download or read book The Writer s Guide to Weapons written by Benjamin Sobieck and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to writing weapons, most authors shoot from the hip--and miss. The Writer's Guide to Weapons will help you hit your target every time. Firearms and knives have starring roles in a wide range of genres--crime, thriller, war, mystery, Western, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of weapons in novels and film are pure fiction. Knowing the difference between a shotshell and a slug, a pistol and a revolver, or a switchblade and a butterfly knife is essential for imbuing your story with authenticity--and gaining popularity with discerning readers. Inside you'll find: • An in-depth look at the basics of firearms and knives: how they work, why they work, what they look like, and how to depict them accurately in your stories. • The biggest weapons myths in fiction, TV, and film. • A surefire guide for choosing the correct weapon for your characters, no matter their skill level, strength, or background. • A review of major gun and knife laws, weapons safety tips,and common police tactics. • "The Hit List," showcasing the most popular weapons for spies, detectives, gunslingers, gangsters, military characters, and more. • Examples highlighting inaccurate vs. accurate weapons depictions. • An insightful foreword by David Morrell, the award-winning creator of Rambo. Equal parts accessible, humorous, and practical, The Writer's Guide to Weapons is the one resource you need to incorporate firearms and knives into your fiction like a seasoned professional.

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Download or read book An Introduction to Switchblade Knives written by Nathan Benjamin Myers and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Antique American Switchblades written by Mark B. Erickson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an identification and price guide to antique switchblade knives.

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Download or read book The Collector s Guide To Switchblade Knives written by Richard V. Langston and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 2001-11-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been more than 20 years since a major work on switchblades has been published, and never has one showcased as many different types as Rich Langston's welcome new book. The Collector's Guide to Switchblade Knives contains a history of the early cutlery industry in America; a detailed examination of the evolution of switchblades; and a user-friendly, up-to-the-minute, illustrated reference section that helps collectors and novices alike identify all kinds of knives from museum-quality antiques to Granddad's old folder that's been hidden in the attic for decades. Langston, a life-long knife lover and collector, provides an honest appraisal of more than 160 autos based on maker, condition, markings, materials, functioning and availability. This handsome hardcover is for collectors, enthusiasts, historians or anyone even considering buying or selling a switchblade

Download or read book Switchblade Knives written by United States. Congress. Senate. Interstate and Foreign Commerce and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Art of the Switchblade written by Neal Punchard and published by . This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The switchblade knife is the magician of the cutlery world. It has been ignored, condemned, legislated out of existence, traveled over borders and across the ocean, nearly disappeared, but it has endured. Like the blade itself, it seemingly came out of nowhere, with a flash of steel and the sound of a buggy whip, ready for the task at hand. Inside the Art of the Switchblade are the best known examples from inception to World War II, the golden age of automatic knives. From England, France, Germany, Italy, and the United States of America, these are the créme de la créme, the best of the best"--Back cover.

Download or read book Switchblade Knives written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considers legislation to prohibit manufacture, interstate shipment, and distribution of switchblade knives.

Download or read book Switchblade written by Ragnar Benson and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great deal has changed in the world of switchblades since this book was first published in 1989. This thoroughly revised and updated edition provides insight and info on switchblades as they have evolved today. Learn about the revival of the switchblade market in the U.S. during the late 80s and early 90s, brilliant new locking and release mechanisms, the demise of once-popular kits, interpretations of current switchblade law and more.

Download or read book Switchblades written by Terry Shuler and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive presentation of American switchblade knives is perfect for the knife enthusiast who is tired of the "switchblade shy" attitude in the world of cutlery collecting. Banned by congress in 1958, the American switchblade has a storied pastdemonized for its lightening fast deployment by gang members and outlaws in early American television and movies. But throughout the switchblade's 70 years of legal production in the United States, great American companies produced an elegant and practical tool that was used my many hardworking Americans on a daily basis. They were available for purchase at the local hardware store and even through mail order. 811 color images focus on the not-so-evil nature of the switchblade, documenting an exquisite variety of antique spring knives made by companies such as Schrade, Case, Remington Camillus, Colonial, Union, and Korn. Complete with the latest pricing, this is a must-have for any knife enthusiast

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