BOSTON'S GUN BIBLE by Boston T. Party Published by JAVELIN PRESS (Without any 4 USC §§ 105-110 "Federal area" or "State." ) www.javelinpress.com Boston's Gun Bible by Boston T. Party Common Law Copyright 1997-2015 by Javelin Press. With explicit reservation of all Common Law Rights without prejudice. "Boston T. Party" is a Common Law Trademark of Javelin Press. Sold for academic study and informational purposes only. Read the following disclaimer very carefully and thoroughly! Firearms are potentially dangerous and must be handled responsibly by individual trainees and shooters alike. The technical information presented herein on firearms use and alteration, ammunition handloading and loading, training, and shooting inevitably reflects the Author's beliefs and experience with particular firearms and training techniques under specific circumstances that the reader (hereafter "You") cannot duplicate exactly. 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Boston on Guns & Courage: March, 1998 Boston's Gun Bible: August, 2000 Boston's Gun Bible (revised): April, 2002 Printed in the united states of America, without any 4 USC §§ 105-110 "Federal area" or "State." 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 / 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 Library of Congress Catalog Number 00-091704 ISBN 1-888766-06-9 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Huge appreciation goes to my proofreaders and editors (voluntary and not). You know who you are. Douglas P. Bell in particular was a huge help, and often went above and beyond the call of duty! I am grateful to Tim Mullin, Esq. for his gracious Foreword, and for his generous help in answering questions. Much of the revised Boston's Gun Bible is indirectly due to Fred of Fred's M14 Military Stocks, who kept after me to give the M14/M1A a fairer shake against the FAL. (I did so, and Chapter 10 explains my results.) I also thank Fred for proofing the battle rifle chaptersChe found several things that I'd overlooked. DEDICATION To the Massachusetts Militia Captain John Parker, and to his present and future successors. To the "Serial Lecher" Bill Clinton and Hillary, without whom this book would not have been possible, or necessary. Finally, to Bill and Hillary's pal, Vince Foster, who might be alive today if he'd only had a gun on 20 July 1993. What our readers have to say... This is an excellent reference book. Boston's conclusions are well-founded. The technical detail is fantastic. I HIGHLY recommend this book. It is an outgrowth of his earlier book "Boston on Guns & Courage." This new tome is huge [at 800+ pages]. At Z28 it isn't cheap, but with useful information like this, it is worth every penny. There is a lot of wisdom packed between the covers! – James Wesley, Rawles – author of Patriots Being female, I particularly liked the chapter [6] Women and Guns. Great information for women who have decided to be armed, but need to be informed first. Written in an entertaining and captivating style, you can't go wrong with this great book. – Dianna, Colorado This was my first "Boston" book and worth every penny. I am rushing right out to order some of his other titles. I found this book very helpful in that I had yet to select a specific home defense weapon and had not really figured out what to get in which order. Reading Boston's book was like getting advice from a knowledgeable friend or relative; I can't describe how much I like his writing style. – Joel, Texas "Boston's Gun Bible" is, without a doubt, the very best book on firearms ever published. It is what a gun book SHOULD be: practical, honest, comprehensive, logical, intelligent, up-to-date, witty, accurate, and downright ENJOYABLE to read. (I swear I could NOT put it down for three days straight.) Jam-packed full of insightful information and analysis, this is an absolute "must have" for novices and professionals alike. ...every subject is presented with the honesty and intelligence that only Boston can deliver. – Michael, Ohio If you are already a "gun nut" you will be entertained and enlightened. If you are not a "gun nut", you may just be converted by the time you finish this book. Must reading for anyone with a serious interest in guns or self-protection. – a reader from Dallas I'm a book dealer at gun shows here in Texas, and "Boston's Gun Bible" has been our most popular title... Where else can you buy such knowledge? – Drock, Texas If you are going to own only one book on guns, this is it. You might as well go ahead and order two copies, because when you read it you're going to want to share it with a friend... – Jeb, Colorado Titles by Kenneth W. Royce (a.k.a. Boston T. Party) Modules for Manhood 2 (2015 Volume 2 of 3) Modules for Manhood (2014 Volume 1 of 3) Hologram of Liberty (2012 second edition) One Nation, Under Surveillance You & The Police! (2009 edition) Safari Dreams Molôn Labé! Boston's Gun Bible (2002 edition, revised 2003-2009) Boston's Gun Bible (2000 edition) Boston on Surviving Y2K Boston on Guns & Courage Hologram of Liberty (1997 first edition) Bulletproof Privacy You & The Police! (1996 first edition) Good-Bye April 15th! TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword by Timothy J. Mullin Preface PART I: THE BASICS 1 Terminology 2 Safety & Handling THE FOUR BASIC SAFETY RULES GUN SAFETY AND CHILDREN CONDITION OF WEAPON RANGE COMMANDS System check Loading Unloading Clearing malfunctions SAFETY ONCA FANTASTIC TEACHING CD 3 Self-Defense & The Law WHEN & WHY TO SHOOT When to shoot Why to shoot YOU CANNOT SHOOT... to defend property when there is no threat of GBH or death when you're being verbally abused to stop a fleeing, unarmed criminal WHEN IT'S INADVISABLE TO SHOOT