Training the Gunfighter - Timothy J. Mullin - 1981 Paladin Press Hardback

Training the Gunfighter by Captain Timothy John Mullin, published by Paladin Press in 1981.

An unusual original hardback edition examining police firearms, equipment and law-enforcement training in the early 1980s.

Written by a former US Army infantry officer, deputy US marshal and police trainer, the book provides a detailed period reference on the weapons and equipment used by American police and sheriff's departments.

Topics include handgun and calibre selection, revolvers and self-loading pistols, firearms accessories, police shotguns and rifles, training methods, shooting ranges, body armour and legal considerations.

Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs of period firearms, ammunition and police equipment, alongside historical images.

An interesting collectible reference for enthusiasts of firearms history, vintage police equipment and American law-enforcement history.

Original 1981 Paladin Press hardback with dust jacket.

Good vintage condition. The book itself is solid, with clean, well-preserved interior pages. The original dust jacket shows noticeable age and shelf wear, including rubbing, small tears and wear around the edges and spine ends. Please see photographs for condition.

Collection available in Gorey, Co. Wexford, or postage anywhere in Ireland at the buyer's expense.