Disguised Weapons: The Law Enforcemnt Guide To Covert Guns, Knives, And Other Weapons Paperback – May 1, 2002

In my study, and instruction in Self-Defense, I have found the training I received in Combat Hapkido to be exemplary. But, like any body of knowledge there is a degree of change or an evolution. Towards this end, I have wanted to help in this evolution. This was my motivation for buying "Disguised Weapons...".The title of this book should really be the "Encyclopedia of Disguised Weapons" as the author has taken a painstaking approach to be both interesting, and as well thorough. I feel that I am somewhat expert on the topic now, having read through material and studied the photographs. The information contained has been an exceptionally good when the black belt instructors come together for further training.If you are in the field of professional protection or professional security, you will likely find the material in this book a wealth of information. As one military friend put it, at least all of the material is on book - the organization of which is very important as well.I heartily recommend this book for anyone who is serious in the business. Sadly, and I pray that this is not the case, in the wrong hands this book could be dangerous.

Security guards need this to better identify what really is a weapon.I've recently passed through four checkpoints.Details not needed. Result was FOUR different assesments of what I routinely carry.The most ridiculous was being admitted to hospital and having my dinner "knife" I use as letter opener taken away.Like they don't give me one with every meal. ???????????? Standards and consistency are needed as well as common sense.

Awesome book that is well written and full of photos. Although geared towards those in law enforcement (such as police officers, corrections officers, court officers, airport security, etc.), it is also a great read for the self-defense minded civilian, especially in today's day-and-age. Every rookie should get this in the academy. Loved it.

I REALLY APPRECIATE THE BOOK VERY MUCH. IT IS VERY INFORMATIVE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I HAD SPENT 20 YEAR RETIRED MILITARY POLICE AND 20 YEAR RETIRED CIVILIAN FEDERAL POLICE OFFICER AND THIS BOOK IS GREAT.

good book good price

Officer Meissner has obviously spent much time & effort on this work. For novices or budding crime writers it should prove an eye-opener yet for the audience for which it is apparently intended he is preaching to the choir. Law enforcement PROFESSIONALS (those who take their craft & their safety seriously) who haven't slept through their Academy classes may find it useful as a reference work to remind them to remain vigilant. For those who show little regard for themselves or their fellow officers - nothing will make them observant or thorough. Officer Meissner's choice of some "weapons" (ex. "Swiss-tech" which is a lightweight though well-made mini multitool) seem geared more for holding cell or escort officers. Many of the objects he cautions about may be more useful as assassination tools than outright weapons. I grew up in the South Bronx & worked there for years as a junior high teacher & later as a community psychologist. Most of the mayhem I saw was committed with knives and later - with the advent of metal detectors - shards of plastic or titanium. Having worked in several of New York's most volatile maximum security prisons for nearly 2 decades (as well as being a thriller writer & martial artist of 40 years experience)I can attest to the value of checking for weapons. I have, 'tho, seen more damage inflicted with sharpened toothbrushes, old ballpoint pens or pieces of bed springs than some types of objects he presents. This should not, however, diminish the value of this book; only to caution prospective buyers that some of what he mentions is most useful in the hands of those who know how to use them quickly & cleverly. I just wish he had trimmed his cautions and had a few more photos (or failing that - some drawings) so one could better recognize the weapons or those similar to them. I hope Officer Meissner continues to share his expertise & experiences with us.

After reading this book, I found it to be very useful in detecting how criminals can deceive members of the law enforcement community. The book will open one's eyes and make police officers re-examine every piece of property that a criminal will have on him at the time of arrest. A very well written book that gives the reader very useful information.

I bought this book to get some idea how to disguise my weapons better and how others might be disguising theirs. This book did not help me at all. It is a good book, but it is targeted at US America. There are a lot of weapons covered that are only thinkable under the liberal laws of the USA.If you are a non US citizen you will find a lot of facts where you will think 'What a crazy country that this stuff can be legally purchased'. But it will not help you with questions like: What kind of my self-defense weapon can I hide how ?It was interesting to read, but I felt, I should have spend my money on another book, because I am not living in the US.

Très heureux de mon achat, entière satisfaction!J'aurai beaucoup de plaisir à recommander, aussi bien le circuit que le produit.

As a service armourer who has had a lifetime on official and unofficial firearms, this book was truly disapointing. I'm sure the politically correct wouldn't buy it anyway but, there have been several splendid books on this subject, this isn't one of them. I'm sure, its been written within the bounds of 2011 but for historians, it has nothing to offer.