Glock: The Rise of America's Gun - Hardcover

"Paul Barrett's "Glock" is a fascinating and bizarre tale of an entrepreneur, a weapon, and a nation in love with guns."--Jeffrey Toobin, staff writer for the "New Yorker," CNN Analyst and author of the bestselling "The Nine."
"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
""Glock: The Rise of America's Gun" is a riveting tale with masterful pacing and meticulous research. Paul Barrett knows his subject intimately, and it shows... It's a must-read for anyone with an interest in handguns or the firearm industry or even American pop culture. 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

"Paul Barrett's GLOCK is a fascinating and bizarre tale of an entrepreneur, a weapon, and a nation in love with guns."--Jeffrey Toobin, staff writer for the "New Yorker," CNN Analyst and author of the bestselling "The Nine
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"GLOCK: "The Rise of America's Gun" is a great read. Very informative from both a technical and historical standpoint--warts and all."--Frank A. DiNuzzo, Chief Firearm Instructor, New York State Police (ret.), and Chief Instructor, Glock, Inc. (ret.)
"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
"GLOCK" The Rise of America's Gun" is a riveting tale with masterful pacing and meticulous research. Paul Barrett knows his subject intimately, and it shows... It's a must-read for anyone with an interes

"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," and "The Age of Missing Information"
""Glock " is a riveting tale with masterful pacing and meticulous research. Paul Barrett knows his subject intimately, and it shows...It's a must-read for anyone with an interest in handguns or the firearm industry or even American pop culture."
--Cameron Hopkins, Editor-in-Chief, "Combat Tactics" magazine; National Rifle Association's "Industry Insider" blog
"With his customary insight, and crystal-clear style, Paul Barrett has told the story of how a simple tool maker from Austria came to be the dominant force in the manufacture and sale of pistols in the United States..."Glock" is not at all just for the gun enthusiast. This book is for anyone concerned about the level of gun violence in

"This book--from a top-notch 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," and "The Age of Missing Information"
"Glock is a riveting tale with masterful pacing and meticulous research. Paul Barrett knows his subject intimately, and it shows. . . . It's a must-read for anyone with an interest in handguns or the firearm industry or even American pop culture." --Cameron Hopkins, editor in chief, "Combat Tactics magazine"; "American Rifleman's Industry Insider blog"
"With his customary insight and crystal-clear style, Paul Barrett has told the story of how a simple toolmaker from Austria came to be the dominant force in the manufacture and sale of pistols in the United States. . . . Glock is not at all just for the gun enthusiast. This book is for anyone concerned about the level of gun violence in America, and that should be all of us."
--Richard Aborn, president, Citizens Crime Commission of New York City; former president, Handgun Control, Inc.
"Glock is a great read. Very informative from both a technical and historical standpoint--warts and all." --Frank A. DiNuzzo, chief firearms instructor, New York State Police (ret.); chief instructor, Glock, Inc. (ret.)
"Paul Barrett's Glock is a fascinating and bizarre tale of an entrepreneur, a weapon, and a nation's love affair with guns." --Jeffrey Toobin, staff writer, "The New Yorker"; author of "The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court"
"Colt, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, Remington: These were the American firearms industry's major players for 150 years. In the 1980s they were joined by a foreign upstart, Glock, which soon overtook them all. Paul M. Barrett ably investigates Glock's seemingly inexorable rise to power, profit, and predominance in this riveting story of how a plastic Austrian pistol...transformed into America's chosen gun." --Alexander Rose, author of "American Rifle: A Biography"
"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, "The Outdoor Wire
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"Barrett is right on target, delivering a well-oiled, fact-packed, and fast-paced history of the Glock."Publishers Weekly
"Offering huge discounts and shrewdly marketing to police from its facility in Smyrna, Ga., [Glock] employed Gold Club strippers and Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders to attract crowds, entertain clients and lend the pistol a sexy cachet that grew exponentially when it popped up all over TV and movies as the gun of choice for cops and killers alike. . . A colorful case study of the manufacturer who beat long-entrenched, legendary brands at their own game." Kirkus
"An informative, frequently surprising account of the evolution of America's gun culture and the gun that helped define it." Booklist
"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
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"A compelling tale...a fascinating look at one man's extraordinary success."""
--"Wall Street Journal
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"The sometimes shocking details about Glock...moves the reader from one anecdote to the next. . . . certain to fascinate audiences regardless of their thoughts on the Second Amendment."
--"Atlanta Journal-Constitution"

This book from a top-notch 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, and The Age of Missing Information
Glock is a riveting tale with masterful pacing and meticulous research. Paul Barrett knows his subject intimately, and it shows. . . . It s a must-read for anyone with an interest in handguns or the firearm industry or even American pop culture. Cameron Hopkins, editor in chief, Combat Tactics magazine; American Rifleman s Industry Insider blog
With his customary insight and crystal-clear style, Paul Barrett has told the story of how a simple toolmaker from Austria came to be the dominant force in the manufacture and sale of pistols in the United States. . . . Glock is not at all just for the gun enthusiast. This book is for anyone concerned about the level of gun violence in America, and that should be all of us.
Richard Aborn, president, Citizens Crime Commission of New York City; former president, Handgun Control, Inc.
Glock is a great read. Very informative from both a technical and historical standpoint warts and all. Frank A. DiNuzzo, chief firearms instructor, New York State Police (ret.); chief instructor, Glock, Inc. (ret.)
Paul Barrett s Glock is a fascinating and bizarre tale of an entrepreneur, a weapon, and a nation s love affair with guns. Jeffrey Toobin, staff writer, The New Yorker; author of The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court
Colt, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, Remington: These were the American firearms industry s major players for 150 years. In the 1980s they were joined by a foreign upstart, Glock, which soon overtook them all. Paul M. Barrett ably investigates Glock s seemingly inexorable rise to power, profit, and predominance in this riveting story of how a plastic Austrian pistol...transformed into America s chosen gun. Alexander Rose, author of American Rifle: A Biography
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, The Outdoor Wire

"Barrett is right on target, delivering a well-oiled, fact-packed, and fast-paced history of the Glock."-Publishers Weekly
Offering huge discounts and shrewdly marketing to police from its facility in Smyrna, Ga., [Glock] employed Gold Club strippers and Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders to attract crowds, entertain clients and lend the pistol a sexy cachet that grew exponentially when it popped up all over TV and movies as the gun of choice for cops and killers alike. . . A colorful case study of the manufacturer who beat long-entrenched, legendary brands at their own game. -Kirkus

An informative, frequently surprising account of the evolution of America s gun culture and the gun that helped define it. -Booklist
"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."--TheWashington 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

The sometimes shocking details about Glock moves the reader from one anecdote to the next. . . . certain to fascinate audiences regardless of their thoughts on the Second Amendment.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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A Bloomberg Businessweek managing editor draws on 15 years of research to trace the story of the American gun market as reflected by an Austrian six-cylinder revolver, tracing how it has become a weapon of choice for wielders on both sides of the law, in the entertainment industry and among Second Amendment enthusiasts.