Combat Rifles & Shotguns Books, Videos

When Lauck wrote The Tactical Marksman in 1996, serious shooters around the world took notice of its solid how-to information and insightful examination of the state of marksmanship. It quickly became a sought-after training manual for police, military and civilian marksmen alike. Now Lauck, one of the most respected names in high-performance shooting and gunsmithing, refines and updates that information.

Dispensing with overcomplicated mil-dot formulas and minute-of-angle calculations, Lauck shows you how to achieve superior accuracy and figure out angle shots, streamline the zero process, hit targets at 2,000 yards, deal with dawn and dusk shoots, train for real-world scenarios, choose optics and accessories and create a mobile shooting platform. He also demonstrates the advantages of his custom reticle design and describes important advancements in the MR-30PG shooting system.

Dave Lauck is a veteran law enforcement officer with more than 20 years of frontline experience. He has served as SWAT countersniper, lead patrol officer, special investigator and SWAT weapon and duty weapon armorer. The Lauck family has been involved in American custom firearms as far back as the 1700s, and Dave is a formally trained and certified armorer with more than 25 years of experience in special-purpose firearms. He is the author of The Tactical Marksman and Tactical 1911, also published by Paladin Press.
$30.00
Paladin Press Softcover 978-1-58160-337-8 230 pages 8.5" x 11" photos

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.

Steve Moses is a commissioned peace officer in Texas, an instructor for Options for Personal Security and cofounder of the Dallas-based Southwest Defensive Shooting Institute, LLC. His articles have appeared in SWAT, Tactical Shooter and American Handgunner magazines.
$18.00
Paladin Press Softcover 978-1-58160-324-8 96 pages 5.5" x 8.5" 19 photos

Learning to use a rifle in combat requires more than reading a book, watching a video or even taking a hands-on course. You'll also need to hone your skills through task-specific practice. In this book, world-class firearms instructor Andy Stanford provides practical drills and exercises that will assist you in doing just that.

The cutting-edge training described in Combat Rifle Marksmanship Exercises far exceeds that offered by even most military special operations units and is a potentially life-saving resource for SWAT teams, infantry units and private citizens. But Stanford does far more than simply describe how you should practice marksmanship; he puts you through your paces with slow- and rapid-fire drills and live-fire exercises designed to teach you how to "train like you fight," including manipulating the trigger automatically, assuming shooting positions quickly, reloading a weapon reflexively under stress, cycling manually operated rifles (e.g., bolt-actions) without removing the butt from the shoulder, leading a moving target and following through after the shot.

Whatever your current skill level, this book will provide the guidance you need to improve your practical rifle prowess at the range, on the street or in the field. It is the perfect companion to Jeff Cooper's Art of the Rifle and Kelly McCann's Tactical Carbine.

Andy Stanford's training résumé includes every major combat shooting instructor and school in the country. An IDPA Master Class shooter, Stanford won first overall at the 1994 National Tactical Invitational and second overall in 1998. He is the director of Options for Personal Security, which offers cutting-edge training across the United States and around the world. You may reach him at his web site.
$10.00
Paladin Press Softcover 978-1-58160-479-5 56 pages 5.5" x 8.5"

There's more to using the rifle in combat than just raising it to eye level and snapping off a shot, and this video production from Paladin Press gives you the information you need to turn any rifle into a formidable fighting weapon. Firearms expert Andy Stanford starts off by describing the most common types of combat rifles and the only two accessories you need to make any of them fit to fight. From there, he teaches the basics of aiming and zeroing for maximum accuracy, whether your weapon is equipped with iron sights or state-of-the-art optics; proper trigger control, including how to fire fast, accurate follow-up shots even with a manually operated bolt-action or lever-action rifle; the pros and cons of various shooting positions, including why the prone position may give you the most stable platform but is also the most dangerous; and the best ways to execute combat reloading and malfunction clearance. Finally, Stanford shows you how to perform the "A" drill, a shooting exercise that combines everything you've learned so far into one comprehensive form of training. For information purposes only.

Andy Stanford's training resume includes every major combat shooting instructor and/or school in the country, plus an extensive background in both street-oriented martial arts and police defensive tactics. A noted author of both books and magazine articles and an IDPA Master Class shooter, he was the Shootist (1st overall) at the 1994 National Tactical Invitational and 2nd overall in 1998. He is the director of OPS (Options for Personal Security) in Ridgecrest, California.
$39.95
Paladin Press DVD-R 805966 052137 95 minutes

Learn the skills and tactics needed to successfully employ a shotgun in combat from one of the world's premier instructors. This is the most complete instructional program on shotgun combat ever captured on video and a must for every defensive shotgun owner.

Louis Awerbuck is the owner/director of the Yavapai Firearms Academy, a small-arms training operation based in Prescott, Arizona. He served as Chief Rangemaster at the American Pistol Institute and is an adjunct instructor for the U.S. Department of Energy's Central Training Academy.
$39.95
Paladin Press DVD-R 805966 045238 75 minutes

This U.S. Army training program for the M16 rifle provides a concise rundown on the weapon's operation characteristics and outlines military marksmanship principles and drills. Topics include firing positions, zeroing, rapid semiauto and full-auto shooting, suppressive and "quick fire" techniques, engaging moving targets, principles of night firing and more.
$14.00
Paladin Press Softcover 978-0-87364-888-2 88 pages 8.5" x 11" illustrations

The AK-47/74 series of rifle is one of the most prolific and useful weapons on earth. More than 100 million have been made in various parts of the world, and the odds of encountering one on the battlefield or in a civil disturbance are high.

Best-selling author and maverick combat shooting instructor Gabriel Suarez has embraced the Kalashnikov rifle system for its utility, accuracy and ruggedness. In this original Paladin Press production, Suarez teaches you the "caveman simple" skills you need to operate the AK rifle platform and win in a combat environment.

Suarez addresses the common myths about the AK and explains why it is one of the best weapon choices for urban and close quarters combat. He teaches you about the AK fire control system, proper use of the sling, zeroing the AK and ready/carry positions. Then you will learn about ambidextrous use of the rifle, snap shooting, CQB shooting and the use of the rifle in movement. For information purposes only.
$49.95
Paladin Press DVD-R 805966 053936 97 minutes

Employed properly, the tactical carbine is one of the most versatile and powerful weapons available to any citizen, law enforcement officer or military operator. Unfortunately, most carbine courses fail to take advantage of this weapon's full potential. This explosive video course changes all that. In his often irreverent, in-your-face style, Kelly McCann, aka Jim Grover, explodes the myths and teaches you everything you really need to know about the combat use of the tactical carbine.

Drawing from years of real-world experience, McCann first teaches you how to configure your rifle for maximum performance. He then puts it to work, guiding you through the fundamental skills of combat marksmanship, reloading, immediate action drills, shooting on the move, weapon transitions and pivot shooting. Finally, he shows you how to really push the carbine's performance envelope by using state-of-the-art optical sights to dramatically increase your shooting speed, monitor and engage multiple threats, and even shoot around and over cover without exposing yourself. These videos are sure to revolutionize your use of this weapon and drastically increase your tactical skills. For information purposes only.

Kelly McCann is one of America's foremost experts on personal and corporate security, armed and unarmed combat, and antiterrorist tactics. As the CEO of Crucible Security Specialists, he and his staff have provided security training for audiences ranging from elite U.S. counterterrorist units to Fortune 500 executives. He is also known to the public as "Jim Grover," former personal security editor for Guns & Ammo magazine and noted author of numerous instructional videos on armed and unarmed close combat and the best-selling book Street Smarts, Firearms, and Personal Security.
$99.95
Paladin Press DVD-R 805966 041131 110 minutes

During U.S. military operations, the Marine rifleman is among the first to confront the enemy and the last to hang his weapon on the rack after the conflict is won. That is why U.S. Marines have the reputation as the finest combat riflemen in the world. Now, you can learn their secrets. This manual is the very latest Marine doctrine on the art and science of shooting effectively in battle. Its 10 chapters teach the versatility, flexibility and skills needed to deal with a situation at any level of intensity across the entire range of military operations. Topics covered include the proper combat mind-set; cleaning your rifle under all weather conditions; rifle handling and marksmanship the Marine way; engaging targets from behind cover; obtaining a battlefield zero; engaging immediate threat, multiple and moving targets; shooting at night and at unknown distances; and much more.
$25.00
Softcover 978-1-58160-316-3 118 pages 8.5" x 11" photos, illust.

The American Rifle is arguably the previous generation's version of Jeff Cooper's Art of the Rifle. Written by a rifleman, for riflemen, it provides valuable insights into the special skills of solid, consistent rifle marksmanship, including understanding trajectory and elevation, finding your zero, reading the wind and all the other fundamentals of rifle shooting at distance that do not change, even though technological changes take place in rifle and ammunition design. Read this book and understand how and why your bullet hits the mark – or doesn't.
$30.00
Softcover 978-1-58160-513-6 650 pages 5.5" x 8.5" photos, illust.

Marksmen, cops and practical and competition shooters alike will benefit from the expert advice and firsthand experiences contained in this indispensable guide. Going beyond "hype for hire" and tall tales, it reveals what it really takes to succeed in situations where one shot is all you'll get – and lives hang in the balance.

Dave Lauck is a veteran law enforcement officer with more than 20 years of frontline experience. He has served as SWAT countersniper, lead patrol officer, special investigator and SWAT weapon and duty weapon armorer. The Lauck family has been involved in American custom firearms as far back as the 1700s, and Dave is a formally trained and certified armorer with more than 25 years of experience in special-purpose firearms. He is the author of The Tactical AR-15 and Tactical 1911, also published by Paladin Press.
$25.00
Softcover 978-0-87364-881-3 176 pages 8.5" x 11" photos, illust.

In a highly publicized February 1997 shootout, two rifle-wielding thugs managed to outgun LAPD officers armed only with handguns after a botched North Hollywood bank robbery. It was not until responding SWAT officers armed with rifles arrived on the scene that the suspects were finally neutralized, but not without police casualties. Though not the first incidence of police officers being outmatched by criminals' superior firepower, this one was pivotal in bringing about a serious re-examination of the use of the rifle for urban law enforcement. In this book, Gabriel Suarez, founder and senior tactical instructor of his department's Tactical Rifle Team, exposes the myths that have long kept the rifle from being considered for use in urban policing. In addition, he details the many advantages the rifle affords the inner city police officer or SWAT operator in a wide range of deployment situations and presents innovative techniques that are replacing the "traditional" ones among agencies that have adopted the rifle.

As we progress into the 21st century, the rifle is likely to become an increasingly integral part of the police officer's tool bag. This book will serve as a valuable guide to police tactical riflemen, making their jobs easier and safer as they make the criminal's job more difficult and hazardous.

Gabe Suarez is a veteran of Southern California law enforcement, where he has served for many years. His extensive field experience includes single officer patrol, gang enforcement, special operations and tactical training. He was one of the founding members of his department's Special Weapons and Tactical Precision Rifle teams.
$25.00
Softcover 978-1-58160-049-0 264 pages 5.5" x 8.5" photos, illust.

In his second book on tactical weapons, Suarez sets the record straight on the true role of the shotgun in combat. He shows you what you need to know to defend your home, family or business, including multiple hostiles, low-light situations, moving targets and more.

Gabe Suarez is a veteran of Southern California law enforcement, where he has served for many years. His extensive field experience includes single officer patrol, gang enforcement, special operations and tactical training. He was one of the founding members of his department's Special Weapons and Tactical Precision Rifle teams.
$25.00
Softcover 978-0-87364-898-1 232 pages 5.5" x 8.5" photos, illust.

All other factors being equal, it is your ability to read the wind that will make the most difference in your shooting accuracy. The better you understand the behavior of the wind, the better you will understand the behavior of your bullet. Now, champion shooters Linda K. Miller and Keith A. Cunningham reveal everything they wish they'd known about reading the wind before they started shooting — instead of having to learn as they went along — in concise, easy-to-read terms. The Wind Book for Rifle Shooters contains straightforward guidance on the simple thought process they use to read the wind, the techniques and tactics they use to win matches and the underlying skills that support both. Let these champions show you how to put together a simple wind-reading "toolbox" for calculating wind speed, direction, deflection and drift. Then learn how to use these tools to read flags and mirage, record and interpret your observations, and time your shots to compensate for wind. The essential wind-reading basics taught in this book will absolutely improve your shooting skills, whether you're a target shooter, a plinker, a hunter or a shooting professional.

Linda Miller has considerable experience in international small-bore target shooting as a member of Canada's Shooting Team. She won medals at the 1993 Mexico World Cup, the 1994 Commonwealth Games and the 1995 Cuba World Cup. In 199, Linda became the first woman to win the Ontario Lieutenant Governor's Medal for full-bore shooting.

Capt. Keith Cunningham, Ret. has more than 25 years' experience with the Canadian Forces and the US Army. He has considerable practical experience, including a combat tour in Vietnam, peacekeeping and countersniper operations in Cyprus, and annual unit-and command-level military exercise in North America and Europe. He has taught marksmanship courses at the Canadian Forces Infantry School and at several police forces in Ontario. An internationally certified shooting coach, he has successfully coached numerous teams to national and international excellence.
$28.00
Softcover 978-1-58160-532-7 146 pages 8.5" x 11" photos, illust.