FBI Guide to Concealable Weapons

Paladin Press

In the wake of the 11 September 2001, airline hijackings, the Firearms and

Toolmarks Unit of the FBI laboratory started a collection of small, easily

concealed knives and other potentially lethal objects. The collection was

compiled into a catalogue containing photographs of each weapon along with a

brief description, scales for size reference, and in many cases, X-ray

images to show how the item might look if it passed through a scanning

device. Softback 86pp

The FBI Guide to Concealable Weapons has been distributed to airport

screeners and law enforcement agencies across the United States to alert

them to the presence of weapons, but now this information is available to

every citizen who wants to be prepared to face future attacks.

In this reprint of the FBI's catalogue, you will see metal, plastic, and

ceramic knives hidden in pens, keys, belt buckles, jewellery, canes and

cigarette lighters, as well as impact weapons disguised as key chains and

items hollowed out for the possible concealment of explosives.

Whether purchased simply as novelty items or as weapons, each of these

objects must be viewed with its lethal potential in mind. As citizens

responsible for our own safety, we must know everything possible about the

dangers that face us. The fascinating and informative book helps promote

that awareness.

£18.00 $25.00

Whether you work in the intelligence business as an undercover agent, or

simply want to go shopping and not be noticed, this gem of a book explains

the secrets of disguise.

Like the chameleon, you too can blend in with any surrounding, better still,

become 'invisible' using the tried and trusted methods devised and used by

leading professionals for decades.

There is much more to a successful disguise than a simple change of clothes

or splashing on a little extra make-up. With imagination and acting ability

to guide you, no one will ever know who you are. Learn to 'size up' people

with a delicate glance, and change your personality and persona. Similarly,

understand when it is time to discard your disguise.

Since people see only what they expect to see - and not what is really there

- you can use the wealth of information in this manual to fool all of the

people some of the time. With training and experience, your chances of success

increase. Softback 82pp.

As guards for all United States embassies abroad, including those in the

world's most volatile hot spots, US Marines are among the foremost

authorities on how to prepare for and prevent terrorist activity. This

reprint of the official manual distributed to all Marines serving overseas

reflects their expert practical knowledge. It contains dozens of simple tips

to lower your profile and make you and your family less of a target for

terrorists, as well as courses of action you can take should you ever find

yourself in the midst of a terrorist attack. Just a few of the tips and

tricks included in this important book:

€ General characteristics of today's terrorist groups

€ A complete plan to 'harden' your home and go about your daily routines to

effectively discourage terrorists (or any criminal) from selecting you as a

target 

€ Special ways to prepare samples of your handwriting and voice beforehand

to help authorities in your identification and safe recovery

€ A simple thing you can leave behind in a hideout to assist rescuers if you

have been kidnapped

€ The two most dangerous times during a hostage crisis

€ How you can expect to be treated by the hostage takers, and how to best

interact with them while you await your release or rescue

€ A simple 50-cent modification you can make to your vehicle to thwart a

common terrorist 

€ The safest floors to request in a hotel to protect yourself from terrorist

activity or any other emergency

€ Special preparedness and reaction guidelines for children

If you want to maximize your own and your family's safety in the face of

today's terrorist threat, learn from the professionals who face this threat

on a daily basis.

Eye Spy recommends you make this US Marine Corps manual a part of your home

protection library. Study its contents thoroughly, because one day it might just save your life. 

Softback 58pp

Killing Zone: A Professional's Guide to Preparing or Preventing Ambushes

Gary Stubblefield and Mark Monday

It's a word that sends chills down the backs of those who run powerful

governments and makes brave men quail. It battered and bruised US troops in

Vietnam and led indirectly to the collapse of the vaunted Soviet Bloc. As a

tactic, it is only a little younger than the hills that hide it

practitioners.

In today's world, a thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of

the ambush and counter-ambush has become a life-and-death matter for

everyone; bankers, soldiers, government officials, corporate executives, and

indeed, even tourists. In Killing Zone, the authors provide you with this

vital knowledge in a three-module approach:

€ Explains in detail how to plan, launch, or prevent an ambush

€ Applies ambush principles in over 60 special situations ranging from

riverine attacks to medevac ops

€ Analyses more than 40 actual ambushes in Vietnam, Northern Ireland,

Lebanon, Egypt, South Africa and other hot spots

Whether your need is to destroy the enemy by quick shock action, prolong war

and ultimately win by attrition, or protect yourself against terrorists who

attack on busy downtown streets and well-travelled suburban roads, Killing

How to Select Reliable Locks and Alarms for your Home, Office or Car

Carl Hammer

Eye Spy has received hundreds of requests for a book that provides

information on security that will help keep you and your family safe; how to

secure your home, office and much more. We have studied various books and

numerous UK and US government brochures on these matters, but none match

this superb effort by Carl Hammer. Everything you require from what bolts to

fit to a door - to alarm systems and even advanced descriptions on using the

right screw for the job is here.

Burglary is no mere inconvenience and no insurance settlement will cover the

feeling of vulnerability you'll suffer if your sanctuary is violated or

family members are injured or even killed.

Home Security reveals how burglars actually target and break into buildings

and then demonstrates proven tactics and techniques for thwarting would-be

intruders. From neighbourhood vandals to the most sophisticated art thieves

and government agents. The advice includes dozens of low-tech, low-cost,

low-maintenance measures to safeguard your home inside and out. An extensive

section on alarms shows you the best way to install a secure system based on

your individual needs, as well as how even the most expensive of these

systems can be circumvented if you are not careful. The last part of the

book details reliable home safes, safe gun storage solutions, vehicle

alarms, specific problems for shopkeepers and how they can be solved, and

other special situations, including how you can protect yourself and family

members when you are away from home. In the war against burglary, knowledge

is your best defence. Softback 248pp

Professional Secrets for Mastering Foreign Languages

Michael D. Janich

Speak Like a Native is a distillation of successful rules, tips, and

strategies used by the author and other professional linguists from the US

State Department, National Security Agency, Central Intelligence Agency,

Defense Intelligence Agency, and other US and foreign government agencies.

It is one of the most complete and logically structured guidebooks for

language study ever assembled. The book comprises of several chapters

including:

€ The ten rules of learning a foreign language, which will allow you to

begin your study with a proper mind-set and a series of realistic goals and

expectations

€ The author's twelve-step process for learning a foreign language, a series

of activities designed to help you understand the nature of your target

language, establish your own definition of fluency, assemble the right

materials, organise your own study, and structure ongoing programmes to

achieve your long-term linguistic goals

€ Fifty proven tips and strategies that professional linguists,

interpreters, and translators have used to accelerate and enhance their

study and application of foreign languages.

Many people are terrified to even begin studying foreign languages, but

Janich has done his apprenticeship with so many agencies and has produced a

book that is easy and simple to follow. Hundreds of questions answered and

explained and no matter what language you want to learn, this book can

really help you to speak like a native. An invaluable tool for your trade library. Softback 122pp

International Special Duties Operations in the World Wars 

David Oliver

Operating in all weathers, invariably at night and at low level and usually

without fighter escort, Allied 'Special Duties' (SD) squadrons and units

paid a heavy price in aircrew killed and missing in WWII. By their very

nature, these operations went unreported in wartime and for some

considerable time thereafter, but their importance in prosecuting the war of

resistance in Occupied Europe was immense.

To put the cost of supporting Churchill's undercover army of resistance into

perspective, for every SOE, SIS or OSS agent who lost his or her life in the

field - more than 400 - at least one RAF or USAAF (United States Army Air

Force) airman was killed while flying SD operations.

This is the first book to cover SD activities from their origins in WWI. In

1914, there was no formal organisation for transporting 'spies' across enemy

lines by aircraft and no communications network between the air forces and

their agents, apart from homing pigeons and the occasional telephone call.

Although dedicated air units had been established by 1939 to fly the spies -

or 'agents' as they were then known - their aircraft were hand-me-downs and

their aircrews considered the SD role as a poor third to the more glamorous

world¹s of the fighter and bomber crews. However, the tasks undertaken by

these men were more hazardous and demanding than any other type of wartime

flying.

This is an exceptionally interesting book that delves into a relatively

unknown area of espionage. A splendid effort supported by a well-researched 

text and some fascinating stories. Hardback 250 pp

This is a authentic reproduction of the Scout and Sniper Instructor Manual

for special training at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command

in Virginia.

The manual takes the student through every area of scouting and sniping,

with sections on equipment, tools of the trade and objectives. From

attacking a fortified area to learning how to make a river crossing,

guidance and advice flow the instructors who have seen and done it all.

Knowledge gained in the armed forces usually allows for a better

understanding of life in general, thus it is not surprising that this manual

sets forth its pages in a strict and precise manner. Every step is given

from dress, equipment choice, environment choice and even aftercare of the

weapon. And there are bits of information that cannot be found anywhere

else. The student is given the right advice on how to operate in the desert

and Arctic; from swamplands to parklands, in an open environment to a city

street. From how much lubricant to use in certain conditions on your rifle,

to what type of clothing not to wear in others, the manual is packed with

all you need to know.

Other interesting areas include: point reconnaissance, combat patrols,

economy of action, security, ambush, search and attack, planning,

surveillance, mobility awareness, special considerations, operating in the

dark, equipment choice... and even what to do if you miss!

This is a broad manual that covers both the scouting and sniping

environments. It is not as detailed as other works, but does provide useful

information on all areas. It is a fascinating book that is an essential

Advanced Training Manual for Military and Police

Snipers

By Major John L. Plaster, USAF (Ret.)

This huge manual arrived at the offices of Eye Spy on the back of dozens of

complimentary comments and a tow-truck. Written by a man who served with top

secret unconventional US Special Forces units behind enemy lines (Laos,

Cambodia), Plaster was assigned as an intelligence-gatherer and was himself

a master marksman who has won a huge number of honours. Combine Special

Forces training, intelligence gathering and sniping, you can soon understand

why the title of this spectacular book was chosen.

Plaster provides a unique insight into the often lonely world of the

military and police sniper. And though the trade is the same, there are

significant differences in how a police or military sniper operates. Besides

the situation and arena being different, a military sniper, for example, is

advised to take rations with him for seven days. Just one day¹s supply is

recommended for a police sniper. The types of environment, clothing and

concealment skills are often different, and even the weapon and bullets vary

at times. What doesn¹t change is the fact that a sniper is usually a very

good shot at distance.

This is a manual used by ALL the world¹s training schools and contains a

plethora of essential information. Twenty-two massive chapters cover:

Modern sniper rifles, scopes, bullets and ballistics, marksmanship, range

and wind estimation, hideaways, spotting and target detection, camouflage,

stalking and mantracking, countersniping, special sniping operations and

environments, the all-important differences between military and police

sniping... and much more.

The author explains what essential tools and kit to take, from the right

sort of plaster to using the correct cleaning fluid. Communication skills

and equipment are important, especially as your life depends on your

invisibility.

It contains hundreds of fascinating and explanatory photographs, diagrams

and drawings, charts and sidebar information compliment other essential

information. An outstanding and complete glossary of sniping and

marksmanship terms augment an easy-to-read book. And the fact that this book

is so big is not due to anything other than the author¹s incredible

knowledge on sniping.

There are three great skill areas of sniping - marksmanship, fieldcraft and

tactics. The Ultimate Sniper is not just a product of these skills, but also