Hidden Threat: A Guide to Covert Weapons Book by Mark Smith (Preowned)

A belt buckle that holds a functional black-powder revolver, a wicked little knife concealed in a comb case, a booby-trapped refrigerator, a wine bottle with a hidden cargo of weapons and ammo, a shotgun disguised as a common highway flare, a simple flame thrower made from a cigarette lighter, and a can of hair spray - these items are not the stuff of spy thrillers. They are disguised weapons in use today on the streets of America that can pose a serious, if not deadly, threat to anyone who encounters them.

This guide, intended for use by law-enforcement personnel to enhance their knowledge and security when searching subjects, vehicles, or premises, provides a fascinating glimpse into the darker side of police work, a world in which things are not always what they seem to be. Based on reports circulated to police agencies around the country, Hidden Threat illustrates objects offered for sale by commercial manufacturers, improvised weapons, and items that have been modified or booby trapped to create a nasty surprise. This book will aid security professionals in the detection of covert and improvised weapons, and help the informed citizen to recognize innocent-looking items that can be used to lethal advantage.

Length: 162 pages

Publication date: 1989