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The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2010: Rifles, Pistols & Shotguns (Paperback)

"Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices features all the information the firearms enthusiast needs when it comes to accurate pricing and description of firearms. With approximately 10,000 firearms listings in a condensed, easy to carry book, this is truly everything you need and nothing you don't. It contains concise descriptions of antique, vintage, collectible, and modern commercial (i.e., non-military) firearms from approximately 1857 to date with pricing in six condition grades (NIB, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor)."



Blue Book of Gun Values (Paperback)

"30th Edition Blue Book of Gun Values by S.P. Fjestad is a softcover firearms pricing book published annually. The current 30th Edition contains 2,272 pages, and includes pricing and detailed technical information on domestic, foreign and military guns (both new and discontinued), major trademark antiques, commemoratives/special editions, and new 2009 models – including the red hot tactical configurations! Included in the 30th Anniversary Edition is a 80 page digital color Photo Percentage Grading System (the industry standard) showing rifles, shotguns and handguns in various percentages of condition from 0%-100%. The Blue Book of Gun Values is now being used by the NRA, most major insurance companies, thousands of gun/pawn shops, domestic and international collectors, and other firearms industry professionals to accurately determine gun values and other related data. With over 100,000 prices covering more than 700 manufacturers, and 1/2 million words of text, the 30th Edition is the most complete and up-to-date publication of its type in use."



Guns Illustrated 2010: The Latest Guns, Specs & Prices (Paperback)

"Guns Illustrated is your best one-volume guide to the ever-changing firearms industry. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced shooter, within these pages you'll find everything you need to know about today's hottest shooting supplies. What's more, you'll get the inside story from today's leading firearms experts on: Handguns, Rifles and Carbines, Shotguns, Muzzleloaders, Airguns, Tactical Gear, Reloading equipment, Ammunition and more. Be an informed buyer! Before you buy your next new gun, read what the experts have to say — in the pages of Guns Illustrated!"



2010 Standard Catalog of Firearms: The Collector's Price and Reference Guide (Paperback)

"This 20th anniversary edition of the ultimate guide to antique, collectible, vintage and modern firearms is the right reference for identifying and pricing guns. With over 25,000 model listings, and completely updated pricing, new photographs, an editorial section featuring collecting tips, and 'sleeper alert's' which identify potential collectible guns, there's no question why this book is the preferred desk reference and price guide to the world's firearms. Also included in this edition is a CD version of the book, for use with Mac or PC computers."



The Security Handbook, Second Edition

"The Security Handbook, Second Edition is a user-friendly guide for security officers and guards, covering everything from introductory information to advanced topics. Whether looking for entry into the profession or development within the security industry, this book offers the practical information, training, and need-to-know techniques for the realization of professional goals.

"The Second Edition emphasizes the proper skills required to improve job performance -- customer service, security methods, patrolling, communicating, and report writing. Chapters cover such important topics as arrest law and procedure (including legal liability), self-defense and weapons, a new section on career planning, violence in the workplace, internal theft, burglary, robbery, terrorism, cybercrime, and first response during emergencies. Countermeasures to a variety of threats are explained throughout the book.

"Experienced security officers, supervisors, and managers will also find the book useful in outlining the changing roles and responsibilities of the protection officer and for helping train their front line staff."



Contemporary Security Management, Second Edition

"Contemporary Security Management serves as an indispensable working tool for students and security professionals at all levels of experience. It is designed to provide the hard facts on modern practices to efficiently and effectively run a security department and covers such vital topics as: leadership in management, employee relations, risk management and mitigation, terrorism, information security, access control, investigations, substance abuse, workplace violence and emergency management. New topics covered include terrorism and the new government mandate to perform standard vulnerability assessments for various industries.

  • Offers an experience-proven, practical approach to the business of security.
  • Includes case studies throughout the text provide real-world examples and solutions to management issues.
  • Contains samples of security plans and procedures, checklists, diagrams and illustrations aid in explaining a wide range of critical concepts."


The Protection Officer Training Manual, Seventh Edition

"The Protection Officer's Training Manual is a comprehensive training guide and instructional text that covers all of the subjects essential to the effective training of protection officers. This material, now in its seventh edition, has been class-tested for many years and has been the training manual for the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) since 1988. The latest edition contains brand new chapters on the most significant issues facing the protection officer today including Central Alarm Stations, Communications, Surveillance, Access Control, Detection Equipment, Apprehension and Detention Procedures, and Information Security. Written by leading security trainers and educators, Protection Officer's Training Manual retains the exceptional organization and coverage of the previous editions with critical updates and hundreds of diagrams, illustrations and self-quizzes.

"This revised edition retains the exceptional organization and coverage of the previous editions and is designed for the training and certification needs of first-line security officers and supervisors throughout the private and public security industry."

1. Disclaimer: Please recognize that (a) this listing should in no way be interpreted to imply endorsement, or lack of endorsement, of the books listed or those not listed, (b) this information is provided strictly for the convenience of our clients and visitors to our website, (c) we are not responsible for the content of the books listed, and (d) we make no representation as to the accuracy of the information contained in the books listed.

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Victor N. Piacente, Esq., President and CEO
Jacqueline Saed, Esq., Vice President
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