Boston's Gun Bible Series 1: chapters 1-15 of 46

Foreword by Timothy J. Mullin
Preface
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	AR15
	AR15 RELIABILITY
		AR15 Op System
		AR15 Design Ruggedness
	AR15 USABILITY
		AR15 Static Handling
		AR15 Controls
	AR15 COMBAT ACCURACY
		AR15 Sights
		AR15 Accuracy Miscellaneous
	AR15 AFFORDABILITY
	AR15 BATTLE RIFLE RANKING
		Final comments on the AR15
	AR15 MANUFACTURERS
	AR15 COMPONENTS
	.223 AMMO
	CLEANING
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	AK74
	RELIABILITY
		Op System
		Design Ruggedness
	USABILITY
	COMBAT ACCURACY
	AFFORDABILITY
	BATTLE RIFLE RANKING
	AK47
		History of development
		AK military variants
	YOUR AK
	AK74 MODS, PARTS, & TOOLS
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	Combat Rifle Optics
		A word about "bargains"
	DIFFERENT OPTICS FOR DIFFERENT RIFLES
	RANGEFINDING & BDC
		Rangefinding
		Ballistic Drop Compensator (BDC)
		RF and BDC together
	BATTLE RIFLE OPTICS
		Trijicon ACOG
		Elcan 7.62
		I.O.R. 4x24mm M2 7.62
		Hensoldt Optische Werke 4x24mm
		Shepherd P2
		L2A2 SUIT
		Comparing battle rifle scopes
	BATTLE CARBINE OPTICS
		Trijicon ACOG
		I.O.R. 4x24mm M2 .223
		Leupold Mark 4 CQT
		U.S. Optics SN-12
		Two inexpensive alternatives...
	RED DOT OPTICS
		Aimpoint Comp M2 XD
	TACTICAL RIFLE OPTICS
		I.O.R. 2.5-10x-42mm MP-8 reticle
		Leupold Mark 4 M3-10x40mm
		Shepherd P2
		Tactical rifle optics specs and features
	RINGS & MOUNTS
	SCOPES & ACCESSORIES
	HOW TO MOUNT OPTICS
		Battle rifle optics specs and features
		Battle carbine optics specs and features
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	How To Become A Rifleman
	"I'd love to hear your backup plan!"
	WHY MUST WE MUST ALL BE RIFLEMEN
		At the rifle range
		In the field
	FINAL THOUGHTS
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	Shotguns
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	Bolt-Action Rifle Cartridges
	BEST GENERAL CARTRIDGES
		.223 .22-250 .220 Swift
		.243 6mm Rem. .250 Savage .257 Roberts
		.260 Rem. 6.5x55 Swede 7x57 7-08
		.284 .270 .280
		.303 British .308 .30-06 8x57
		.260, .270, 7-08, .284, .280, .308, or .30-06?
	.308 or .30-06?
		.30-06 pros and cons vs. the .308
		.308 pros and cons vs. the .30-06
		.308 commonality between bolt and MBRs
		So, what's the answerC.308 or .30-06?
		Other good bolt-gun cartridges
	A SECOND OPINION
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	Bolt-Action Rifles
	RIFLES
		Sako (pronounced " sock -o")
		Savage 110
		Ruger M77II
		Winchester 70
		Remington 700BDL
		Browning A-Bolt II with BOSS
		If on a really tight budget
		In summary
		Choosing your level of accuracy
	GENERAL-PURPOSE RIFLES TO 400yds
		Affordable, decent performanceCLevel 1
		The Jeff Cooper Scout rifle
	OUT TO 700yds
		Spending Ø1,200-1,500 for a Level 2 rifle
		Dropping Ø2,000+ and doing it rightC Level 3
	700-1000ydsC Level 4
	1000-1500ydsC Level 5
		The long-range .338 cartridges
	CLOSING COMMENTS
		The man behind the rifle
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	.50BMG Target Rifles
	1500+ydsC Level 6, the .50BMG
	THE .50BMG (12.7X99) CARTRIDGE
		A word about tracers
		Current U.S. military .50BMG rounds
		Mk 211, Mod 0 (green tip) Raufoss
		Handloading for the .50BMG
	SHOOTING THE .50BMG
		Support gear
	.50BMG TARGET RIFLES
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	Other Rifles
	.22LRs
	SPEED & ACCURACY OF ACTIONS
	SPORTING AUTOS
	SPORTING PUMPS
	LEVER-ACTIONS
		Winchester or Marlin?
		Other lever-actions
	SINGLE-SHOT RIFLES
	RIFLES IN PISTOL CARTRIDGES
	RIFLES FOR ROUTINE TRAVEL
		Rifles for airplane trips
		Rifles for car trips
	RIFLE / SHOTGUN COMBINATIONS
	BLACKPOWDER GUNS
		Muzzleloaders
	AIR RIFLES
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	Handguns
	SEMI-AUTOS
		Semi-autos vs. Revolvers
		Which semi-auto cartridge?
		So, which is itC.40S&W, 10mm, or .45ACP?
		Handgun practice ammo
		Handgun defensive ammo
		Single-action, double-action, or Glock?
	GLOCK
		Shooting the Glock
		Which Glock for you ?
		compact (G27 or G23/.40S&W), (G30/.45ACP)
		full size duty (G23/.40S&W) (G20/10mm) (G21 or G30/.45)
		Customizing your Glock
	MISCELLANEOUS SEMI-AUTOS
		Bargain autos
		Semi-autos to avoid
		Collectible pistols ( circa WWI, 1920-30s, WWII)
	REVOLVERS
		Cartridges
		Snub nose (.38Sp., .357, .44 Sp., .45ACP)
		Revolver C Magnum (.357 or .44 Magnums)
		Bargain revolvers
		Revolvers to avoid
	.22LR PISTOLS
		AutoC full size .22LR
		Auto C compact .22LR
	HOLSTERS & CARRY GEAR
		have a sturdy belt!
		belt holsters and mag pouches
		concealment gear
	CARRY MULTIPLE HANDGUNS!
		Carrying two handguns
		Carrying a third handgun
		Carrying a fourth handgun ( i.e., the hideout)
	SIGHTS
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	My Shopping List
	SO, WHAT GUNS SHOULD I HAVE?
		Urbanites
		Rural folks
		Your handguns
		Your shotgun
		Your rifles
	THINGS TO BUY NOW!
		Stuff you wear
		Stuff you carry
		Cache tubes
	GUN SAFES
		burglary certification
		fire certification
		gun safe sources
	NIGHT VISION DEVICES
	KNIVES
	MISCELLANEOUS WEAPONRY
	How to Buy Body ArmorCAn Informed Buyer's Guide
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	You & The BATF
		If the rifle ( i.e. , receiver) was imported,
		Final comments
	PRE-1899 GUNS
	"Curios or Relics"
	HOW THE BATF OPERATES
	DO NOT BUY/SELL OUT-OF-STATE
		If questioned for transacting out-of-state
	AVOID ENTRAPMENT
	BUSTING THE SELLER
	BUSTING THE BUYER
	BUSTING THE OWNER
	IF EVER QUESTIONED
		Ascertain his identity. Don't cower!
		What's the relationship? Arrest? Detention?
		If detained, repeatedly ask if you're free to go
		Once free to go, don't hang around
	IF ARRESTED, EXPLAIN NOTHING!
		Control your attitude! Stay calm and alert!
		Beware of tricks!
		Ownership vs. "possessory interest"
		Legal defenses against a pre/post hybrid bust
		Know a good gun-rights lawyer
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	How To Buy, Sell, & Trade
	THE PRIVATE SALE MARKET IS DRYING UP!
	RULES FOR BUYING
		After you've bought the gun
	RULES FOR SELLING
		Deciding on whether to sell a favorite gun
	NEWSPAPER ADS
	FLEA MARKETS
		Is all this "paranoid?"
	GUN SHOWS
		Get there early
		Go both days
		Get your own table
		Late Sunday often has the best deals
		How to scour a show
		Gun show etiquette
	INSPECTING THE GOODS
		Inspect carefully!
		Ask questions!
	ON TRADING
	HAGGLING
		As a cash buyer
		As a seller
	KEEP AND BEAR ARMS PRIVATELY
		Gossips and snitches
		Customer lists
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	Reloading, Zeroing, Shooting, Cleaning, & Caching
	HANDLOADING
	AMMO
	ZEROING
		Battle rifles
		Scoped rifles
	SHOOTING
		Eye protection
		Ear protection
		Boston's target notation system
	CLEANING
	MISCELLANEOUS
		Spare parts
		Coating and finishes
	CACHING
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	Federal "Gun Controls"
	NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT of 1934
	GUN CONTROL ACT of 1968
		18 USC §922(d) "prohibited possessors"
	THE "BRADY BILL"
	"GUN-FREE SCHOOL ZONES"
		The "Self-defense Free Zones"
	LAWS ON "ASSAULT WEAPONS"
	HISTORY OF THE 2nd AMENDMENT
	IS THE 2nd AMENDMENT AN INDIVIDUAL OR COLLECTIVE RIGHT?
		Heller and the National Firearms Act of 1934
		Heller and the Gun Control Act of 1968
		final thoughts about gun court cases
		Boston sez: Hold off on the party balloons
	SO, WHAT RIGHTS ARE LEFT?
	GUNS & 9/11: THE LESSON