Firearms & Self-Defense: A Handbook for Radicals, Revolutionaries and Easy Riders
Detroit: Radical Education Project, 1969. First published by the Peoples Office in Berkeley in December 1969, this edition was quickly republished by the Radical Education Project in Detroit. Compiled by members of the International Liberation School and Red Mountain Tribe during their height of Panther worship, the handbook begins with a short essay, “In Defense of Self Defense.” It's then divided into two sections: Technical and Handling, which provides practical advice on how to purchase, shoot, clean and maintain handguns, rifles, and shotguns. The handbook concludes with a primer on gun laws, a short reading list, a handgun ballistics table, and a glossary. Illustrated with pictures and diagrams of guns, photographs of revolutionary figures such as Malcolm X, Huey Newton and Ho Chi Minh, as well as military professionals in firing stances.
The International Liberation School was organized at the suggestion of Eldridge Cleaver and two of the principal organizers were Tom Hayden and Stew Albert. The Red Mountain Tribe was the commune operating the Berkeley Tribe newspaper.
Stapled yellow wrappers printed in red (10” x 7”), 40 p., illustrated throughout. Iconic photo of armed hippie family to the rear cover. Item #12243
Price: $150.00