Glock | The Rise of America's Gun

“A riveting tale with masterful pacing and meticulous research.” -Cameron Hopkins

Book Reviews

"How a pistol developed by an unknown engineer with little firearms experience became the dominant, if not iconic, law enforcement handgun in the United States…"

— The Washington Post

"Gun enthusiasts and gun detractors will almost surely read the saga of Glock, told expertly by journalist Paul M. Barrett, with divergent views… His authoritative voice permeates the nonfiction narrative. His own views about Glock and other weapons merchants are not easy to decipher, which is perhaps one of his book's many strengths…"

— Dallas Morning News

"An engaging history of the most famous handgun in contemporary America. Barrett…[has] impressive knowledge of criminal and weapons history in the United States, as well as of Glock's business practices."

— The New York Times Book Review

"It's rare for a nonfiction book to read like a thriller, but that's what happens with "Glock." The book covers an intriguing and important topic, and it does so with panache and accuracy. Anyone interested in guns or gun control should read it."

— The Washington Times

"With an almost breezy, extremely readable style journalist Paul Barrett has written the definitive biography of a gun that has become the standard for American firearms."

— Florida Times Union

"Smart and engrossing."

— San Francisco Chronicle

"A compelling tale… a fascinating look at one man's extraordinary success."

— Wall Street Journal

"Succinct and fascinating."

— USA Today

"This book — from a topnotch reporter — will enlighten you about both gun culture and business culture. It's fascinating, even-handed, and packs considerable punch!"

— Bill McKibben, bestselling author of The End of Nature, Deep Economy, The Age of Missing Information, and other books.

"A riveting tale with masterful pacing and meticulous research. Paul Barrett knows his subject intimately, and it shows....I learned far more about Gaston Glock and his pistol in this book than I have gathered in 27 years as a firearm journalist and editor."

— Cameron Hopkins, editor-in-chief, Combat Tactics magazine; former editor-in-chief, American Handgunner magazine.

"It's a story that pulls back the curtain on a secretive company that was apparently willing to do whatever it took to be successful. And it's a heckuva good read."

— Jim Shepherd, on blog The Outdoor Wire.

Jan. 10, 2012 @ 7pm

Paul Barrett reads from GLOCK and answers questions at Book Court (163 Court St. between Pacific & Dean in Brooklyn) @ 7pm

Jan. 11, 2012

Paul discusses GLOCK on NPR's “Marketplace” and “Tell Me More” programs; check local listings and www.npr.org/programs.

Paul appears at 8 p.m. on Bloomberg TV, “Rewind with Matt Miller.”

Jan. 15, 2012

Paul speaks with firearm expert Tom Gresham on “Gun Talk Radio,” 3 p.m.

Jan. 17-19, 2012

Paul promotes GLOCK in Las Vegas while the gun industry holds its annual SHOT Show

Jan. 24, 2012

Paul appears on NPR's “Fresh Air” for an in-depth interview about GLOCK; check local listings and www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air.

Jan. 25, 2012

Back on NPR, Paul appears live on WNYC's
“The Takeaway” program, 7:45 a.m.; www.thetakeaway.org.

Feb. 4, 2012 @ 6pm

Paul reads from GLOCK and answers questions at Politics & Prose (5015 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC)

April 28, 2012 @ 7pm

Paul speaks about GLOCK and “The Ironies of Gun Control” at annual Boomershoot in Orofino, Idaho (www.boomershoot.org)

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GLOCK: The Rise of America's Gun is available in all major book stores and online at Amazon,
Barnes & Noble, and other popular websites.

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