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Concealed Carry

Originally designed as study guides for Robert Ryan’s various personal defense classes, these books are concise, to the point, resources for those interested in greater personal safety. In either print or audio formats they contain everything you need and nothing you don’t.

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Many people see something on the news or have something happen in their neighborhood that makes them think that they should become a gun owner and get a concealed carry permit to go along with it. Too many people do this without considering their options or the responsibilities that go along with owning or carrying a firearm. After reading this book, you won't be one of them. Written by NRA-certified firearms instructor Robert Ryan, this book will walk you through foundational concealed weapons topics, from deciding if you should purchase and carry a firearm to techniques for drawing your concealed weapon based upon the type of holster and clothing you're wearing. Recommended reading for anybody interested in learning more about concealed carry, regardless of their experience level with firearms.

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Common Sense to Concealed Carry

December 27, 2017

Many people see something on the news or have something happen in their neighborhood that makes them think that they should become a gun owner and get a concealed carry permit to go along with it. Too many people do this without considering their options or the responsibilities that go along with owning or carrying a firearm. After reading this book, you won't be one of them. Written by NRA-certified firearms instructor Robert Ryan, this book will walk you through foundational concealed weapons topics, from deciding if you should purchase and carry a firearm to techniques for drawing your concealed weapon based upon the type of holster and clothing you're wearing. Recommended reading for anybody interested in learning more about concealed carry, regardless of their experience level with firearms.

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Common Sense Guide to Personal Protection

December 21, 2017

The best way to learn about something is to ask someone with experience. That gets a little tricky, though, if you want to learn about abductions, burglaries, home invasions and various other criminal acts committed by people you’d probably prefer not to sit down and have a cup of coffee with. Thankfully, if you own a copy of the this book, you won’t have to. With years of experience as a bounty hunter, a profession utilizing most of the same methods the bad guys use, Robert Ryan can tell you all the tricks and tips you need to stay safe, avoid trouble and deal with trouble when it comes around.

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Understanding Gun Laws

January 29, 2018

While the laws and regulations regarding firearms are a topic of frequent debate in America, few people take the time to gain a thorough understanding of the subject. Owning a copy of this book can remedy that problem. Covering the history of American firearms laws as well as modern regulations, this small book gives the reader a comprehensive knowledge of what American firearms laws are meant to accomplish and where they may be headed in the future.

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Beyond Basic Firearms Safety

May 1, 2018

It can take a lifetime to learn the intricacies and minutia of firearms, but law enforcement officers are expected to possess this knowledge their first day on the job. What is the solution to this problem? The easiest method is to cheat and get the knowledge in bulk from someone who has already spent a lifetime learning about guns. Beyond Basic Firearms Safety gives the reader all the tips and tricks that Robert Ryan has picked up over the decades while working with guns as a firearms journalist, hunter, and all-around gun troubleshooter. This is one of those rare books that can keep you safe and make you look smart at the same time.

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Field Tests

Between the two Ryan brothers, there is little in terms of hunting and shooting that they have not experimented with. Field Tests is the compendium of everything they’ve learned about cartridges, firearms, hunting and the equipment related to those pastimes. This book covers more than forty popular cartridges that the Ryan brothers have used under real world field conditions, along with reviews of just about every popular make and model of hunting firearm on the market. Included, as well, is information on reloading equipment such as dies, bullets, powders, brass and the best combinations to make your hunting more successful. Whether you chase gophers or elk, like hunting with rifles or handguns, have been hunting for years or are just getting started, this book has the answers you are looking for when it comes to ballistics, firearms, reloading and the real world applications of each. Anyone going out in the field should own a copy of Field Tests.

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Field Tests- 1st Edition

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May 28, 2016

It’s been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over.  Between the two Ryan brothers, there is little in terms of hunting and shooting that they have not experimented with. Field Tests is the compendium of everything they’ve learned about cartridges, firearms, hunting and the equipment related to those pastimes. This book covers more than forty popular cartridges that the Ryan brothers have used under real world field conditions, along with reviews of just about every popular make and model of hunting firearm on the market. Included, as well, is information on reloading equipment such as dies, bullets, powders, brass and the best combinations to make your hunting more successful. Whether you chase gophers or elk, like hunting with rifles or handguns, have been hunting for years or are just getting started, this book has the answers you are looking for when it comes to ballistics, firearms, reloading and the real world applications of each. Anyone going out in the field should own a copy of Field Tests.

Field Tests- 2nd Edition

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May 6, 2019

With this second edition of Field Tests, the Ryan Brothers share their experiences with over a dozen new cartridges, lots of new equipment, and the tales that go along with them. Since the first edition, they’ve been spending a lot of time in the field, at the range, and in the reloading room. The second edition of Field Tests includes all the cartridges from the first edition with plenty more added, along with tips on packing out game, suggestions on becoming more active in shooting and hunting, and advice on how to avoid breaking expensive stuff. If you’ve ever had a question regarding guns, bullets, hunting, or reloading, the answer is probably lurking somewhere in this book. Anyone going out in the field still needs a copy of Field Tests.





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