Sniping Books & Videos
Advanced Ultimate Sniper (DVD) $59.95 
Advanced Ultimate Sniper: State-of-the-Art Tactics, Techniques, and Equipment for Military and Police Snipers with Maj. John L. Plaster, USAR (Ret.)
This long-awaited sequel to The Ultimate Sniper reveals the cutting edge in sniping tactics and technology, including night sniping, suppressed sniper weapons, .50-caliber rifles, winter sniper warfare and advanced sniper fieldcraft. Color, approx. 120 min. $59.95
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The Australian Guerrilla: Sniping $12.00
The Australian Guerrilla: Sniping by Ion L. Idriess
Find out why today’s professional snipers still read Ion Idriess, the Australian guerrilla warfare specialist who distills the field experience of snipers from World Wars I and II, the Boer War, the British bush wars on the Indian and Afghanistan frontiers, and elsewhere into a highly readable and instructive guide. This classic on the art and science of military sniping provides instruction in such essential skills as hiding in the bush, remaining immobile to blend in to the environment, “freezing” to avoid detection by the enemy, applying camouflage to make yourself virtually invisible, learning to be adaptable to all types of situations, and more. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, 100 pp. $12.00
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Carlos Hathcock: Marine Sniper (VHS) $14.95
Carlos Hathcock: Marine Sniper - War Stories and Tactical Tips from the Master Sniper with GySgt. Carlos Hathcock
The most accomplished sniper of the Vietnam War and the founder of the USMC sniper school tells in his own words how snipers outthink and outshoot their prey. In this entertaining and informative video, Hathcock talks about observation, target selection,shot placement and much more. Color, approx. 55 min. $14.95
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Complete .50-Caliber Sniper Course $60.00
Complete .50-Caliber Sniper Course: Hard-Target Interdiction by Dean Michaelis
Nowhere is the subject of using the big guns covered in more detail than in The Complete .50-Caliber Sniper Course. Before SFC Dean Michaelis (ret.) wrote this comprehensive book on sniping, he wrote a first-of-its-kind program of instruction for the Special Operations Target Interdiction Course (SOTIC) at the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne). A member of the 1st Special Forces Group, Michaelis and two other instructors taught students everything they needed to know about .50-caliber rifles andhard-target missions. Now he brings that information to you, covering every aspect of the sniper's art: the history, the equipment and the skills. Also included are reproducible forms, a military-issue .50-caliber cartridge tip color guide, and the author's exclusive Program of Instruction for Special Operations Hard-Target Interdiction Course. This book is an invaluable resource for military and civilian shooters alike. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos, illus., 576 pp. $60.00
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Counter Sniper Guide $12.00
Counter Sniper Guide
In response to demands from police and SWAT teams, Paladin has brought back into print this popular guide to countersniping. Here is everything the countersniper needs to know about ammunition, rifles, sights and how to deal with noise and muzzle flash. Useful supplementary material includes diagrams illustrating sight settings and photos depicting stable and unstable shooting positions. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos, illus., 36 pp. $12.00
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The German Sniper 1914-1945 $69.95
The German Sniper 1914-1945 by Peter R. Senich
The complete story of Germany's sniping arms development through both World Wars. Presents more than 600 photos of Mauser 98s, Selbstladegewehr 41s and 43s, optical sights by Goerz, Zeiss, etc., plus German snipers in action. An exceptional hardcover collector's edition for serious military historians everywhere. 8 1/2 x 11, hardcover, photos, 468 pp. $69.95
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The History of Sniping and Sharpshooting $89.95
The History of Sniping and Sharpshooting by Maj. John L. Plaster, USAR (Ret.)
Thirty-six months in combat. Twenty-four years as a sniping
instructor. Twenty years of exhaustive research, including decades spent seeking
out hundreds of historic volumes long out of print, test-firing historic
firearms, walking Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields with a laser
rangefinder, and visiting military museums in the United States and Europe. Only
Major John Plaster, author of the highly acclaimed The Ultimate Sniper,
has the background and knowledge to bring you this authoritative history of
sniping and sharpshooting—the first such book from a combat rifleman’s
unique perspective.
In The History of Sniping and Sharpshooting, John Plaster has
assembled the most comprehensive combat history ever published on the subject.
It begins in the 15th century with the first use of “precision” musket fire
in Europe and continues into the 21st century with the significant role sniping
is playing in Iraq and Afghanistan and the global War on Terror. Detailing major
engagements and minor skirmishes over five centuries of warfare, Plaster has
unearthed hundreds of incidents where calculated precision rifle fire has
changed the course of battles—and, sometimes, of history. He fittingly
addresses well-known sharpshooters and snipers—Hiram Berdan, Vasili Zaitsev,
Carlos Hathcock—but also pays tribute to forgotten riflemen such as John
Burns, Benjamin Forsyth, and Arthur Wermuth, to name but a few. He also explains
how the evolution of firearms and optical technology has intertwined with
sniping on the battlefield and how it has influenced tactics, organization, and
capabilities—a subject that has never before been addressed adequately.
What sets The History of Sniping and Sharpshooting apart from
other books on sniping are the author’s unique knowledge of combat and
long-range shooting, the sheer volume of his research, and his determination to
ensure that the sniper’s role in battle be recognized and appreciated. 8 1/2 x
11, hardcover, 895 photos and illustrations, 704 pp
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Invisible Advantage (VHS) $29.95
Invisible Advantage: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Ghillie Suits and Custom Camouflage Accessories with Tom Forbes
For the special ops warrior, hunter or outdoorsman, the ghillie suit is the ultimate in camouflage, allowing the wearer to literally "melt" into the surrounding foliage. This video teaches you how to make four different types of ghillie suit for a fraction of the cost of expensive commercial suits. Plus learn the secrets of making custom concealment accessories to produce a state-of-the-art camouflage kit. Color, approx. 60 minutes. $29.95
Invisible Advantage Workbook $15.00
Invisible Advantage Workbook: Ghillie Suit Construction Made Simple by Tom Forbes
The three-dimensional camouflage of the famed ghillie suit is unparalleled in its ability to conceal the outdoorsman. But preassembled suits are expensive, and kits can be both costly and time-consuming. Tom Forbes, author of the best-selling PVC Projects for the Outdoorsman book and The Invisible Advantage video has come up with an alternative. Using simple procedures and economical, easily found materials, Forbes guides readers through the manufacture of several different kinds of ghillie suit, including the garment used by the British military during World War II. This handy workbook contains tips on materials and techniques used in ghillie suit construction, as well as valuable information on stalking methods. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, illus., 80 pp. $15.00
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Modern Sniper Rifles $25.00
Modern Sniper Rifles by Duncan Long
Noted weapons expert Duncan Long describes the .22 LR, single-shot, bolt-action, semiautomatic and large-caliber rifles that can be used for sniping purposes, including the U.S. M21, Ruger Mini-14, AUG and HK-94SG1. These and other models are evaluated on the basis of their features, accuracy, reliability and handiness in the field. The author also looks at the best scopes, ammunition and accessories. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos, illus., 120 pp. $25.00
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The One-Round War $59.95
The One-Round War: USMC Scout-Snipers in Vietnam by Peter R. Senich
This book is a long-overdue account of, and a well-deserved tribute to, the Marine Corps sniper program in Vietnam. It documents the circumstances behind training and employment, the equipment chosen for use, the transition from the M700 sniping rifle to the M40A1 and the extreme effectiveness of the Vietnam-era sniping effort overall. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos, illus., 384 pp. $59.95
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Pro Sniper (VHS) $19.95
Pro Sniper: An Inside Look at Today's Top Military and Police Snipers
Learn the difference between the vital jobs of elite military and police snipers through this inside look at how they train and operate. SEAL, SWAT and other top snipers reveal their tricks, display their special gear and discuss the unique traits of their tactical assignments. You'll see action footage of a modern sniper competition between the best sniper teams in the country. Color, approx. 30 min. $19.95
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SEAL Sniper Training Program $40.00
SEAL Sniper Training Program
This highly sought manual - until now available only to this elite cadre of specially trained SEALs - contains the complete program by which SEAL snipers train, equip and operate. Included are precise instructions and exclusive, clear photos for target sighting, aiming, trigger control, aircraft takedown, range estimation, helo insertion, ship boarding, stalking, marksmanship and more. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos, illus. 320 pp. $40.00
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Sniper Training FM 23-10 $30.00
Sniper Training FM 23-10
Here are the very latest sniper training tactics and techniques
as taught by the U.S. Army. Chapters cover equipment, marksmanship, field
techniques, mission preparation, sniper operations, field communications,
tracking/countertracking and sustained training skills. Also includes an
in-depth look at sniper weapons of the world and the M21 Sniper Weapon System. 5
1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, illus., 352 pp. $30.00
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