Ed McGivern's Book of Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting

Ed McGivern

ISBN 10: 160239086X / ISBN 13: 9781602390867

Published by Skyhorse Publishing, US, 2007

About this Item

Ed McGivern needs no introduction to gun enthusiasts and serious marksmen. For more than 50 years he was revered as one of the top authorities in the field of small firearms. A world champion marksmen who made The Guinness Book of World Records, he trained scores of law enforcement officers and developed a system of teaching that is as effective today as it was when this book was originally published. It resulted from years of experimentation and research conducted by McGivern, who utilized electric timers and other devices to determine the angles and techniques that would produce the fastest, most accurate revolver shooting. Packed with handgun lore and original photographs from the first edition, this much-sought-after classic contains a wealth of facts for marksmen everywhere.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ed McGivern's Book of Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, US
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 160239086X
• ISBN 13: 9781602390867
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 585 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Ed McGivern needs no introduction to gun enthusiasts and serious marksmen. For more than 50 years he was revered as one of the top authorities in the field of small firearms. A world champion marksmen who made The Guinness Book of World Records, he trained scores of law enforcement officers and developed a system of teaching that is as effective today as it was when this book was originally published. It resulted from years of experimentation and research conducted by McGivern, who utilized electric timers and other devices to determine the angles and techniques that would produce the fastest, most accurate revolver shooting. Packed with handgun lore and original photographs from the first edition, this much-sought-after classic contains a wealth of facts for marksmen everywhere.

About the Author

Edward ('Ed') McGivern (October 20, 1874 - December 12, 1957) from Lewistown, Montana, was a famous exhibition shooter, shooting instructor and author of the book Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting. McGivern also performed extensive research into the art of handgun shooting, particularly with the double action revolver.

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