from cover In the realm of exotic weapons, the blowgun holds a special status as an ancient and mysterious book of silent death. Blowguns: The Breath of Death is the first book to strip away the mystique of this immensely practical, remarkably effective, and easily accessible device. The blowgun may be the perfect weapon, providing the capability for accurate and silent delivery of a variety of projectiles in a very inexpensive package. Author Michael Janich is a long-time fancier, collector, and user of blowguns, and here he shares with you the many secrets of their capabilities and uses, including how to: acquire modern blowguns and projectiles make your own blowguns and darts (including "special" projectiles) shoot your blowgun devise custom targets customize, maintain, and store your weapon After reading this informative and entertaining book, you, too, will become a believer in the blowgun as a fascinating and serious weapon.

Contents Introduction Chapter 1 History of the Blowgun Chapter 2 Advantages and Capabilities of the Blowgun Ckhapter 3 Modern Blowguns Chapter 4 Making Your Own Blowgun Chapter 5 Blowgun Projectiles Chapter 6 Making Your Own Darts Chapter 7 Special Blowgun Projectiles Chapter 8 Blowgun Dart Poisons Chapter 9 Shooting Your Blowgun Chapter 10 Targets Chapter 11 Customizing Your Blowgun Chapter 12 Blowgun Maintenance and Storage Conclusion Appendix 1 Sources of Commercial Blowguns Appendix 2 Suggestions for Further Reading