A bit ponderous and very much a niche publication, but a worthwhile reference. Unfortunately plagued with typos & misprints in the very 1st couple of printings, by the time of the release of the 2nd edition, wonderfully cleaned up & complete. ( )

The author is one of the most paranoid people I've ever read, but, in all likelihood, that lead him to write the best practical firearms manual ever written. If you can overlook "bathroom guns" and "pepper spray traps outside the bedroom door," this tome contains an incredible amount of information on choosing reliable personal and family protection. The detailed, well thought out pros and cons of every firearm listed (and there are tons; both pistols and rifles) makes this book well worth having. ( )

A fine read for anybody interested in firearms for civilian use to protect life and property. A well researched and interesting
guide to guns for the home. ( )