An illustrated manual of sniper skills / Mark Spicer.
| Author/creator | Spicer, Mark |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England : Pen & Sword Military, 2016. |
| Description | 251 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Chapter 1: Training the sniper -- Chapter 2: Sniper shot placement -- Chapter 3: The sniper in urban areas -- Chapter 4: The sniper in mountain areas -- Chapter 5: The sniper in desert areas -- Chapter 6: Counter-sniping -- Chapter 7: Sniper weapons. |
| Abstract | "This heavily illustrated manual provides a timely, in-depth review of the art of sniping in war and anti-terrorist environments. Drawing on a vast, first-hand knowledge of sniper skills, former British Army sniper and sniper instructor Mark Spicer describes the role of the sniper in peace and in war, in reconnaisance and counter-surveillance, in cities, in vehicles, at night and by day. He presents crucial information about training and equipment, judgment and positioning, details of great relevance to professional marksmen, both military and law enforcement. This comprehensive manual will also be of interest to hunters, weapons enthusiasts, competition shooters, and paintball participants"--Back cover. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| General note | "First published in the United States of America in 2006 by Zenith Press"--Title Page verso. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2017304719 |
| ISBN | 1473884527 |
| ISBN | 9781473884526 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |