• Jan
  • 5
  • 2012

Glock: The Rise Of America’s Gun – Book Contest

I’m giving away 11 copies of this new book by Paul Barrett:

About the book:

Based on fifteen years of research, Glock is the riveting story of the weapon that has become known as American’s gun.  Today the Glock pistol has been embraced by two-thirds of all U.S. police departments, glamorized in countless Hollywood movies, and featured as a ubiquitous presence on prime-time TV. It has been rhapsodized by hip-hop artists, and coveted by cops and crooks alike.

Filled with corporate intrigue, political maneuvering, Hollywood glitz, bloody shoot-outs—and an attempt on Gaston Glock’s life by a former lieutenant—Glock is at once the inside account of how Glock the company went about marketing its pistol to police agencies and later the public, as well as a compelling chronicle of the evolution of gun culture in America.

The book’s website – HERE

You can pre-order it on Amazon (Release date January 10th) – HERE

Contest rules:

1) You must be 18 or older
2) You must live in the United States

How to enter:

  • Easy.  Just leave ONE comment on this post.  Don’t reply to anyone.  More than one comment will disqualify you. In this case the comment can’t be rude.
  • Use a valid email address so I can contact you if you win.  Your email address will not be used for anything else but notifying you of a win.

The Draw:

  • I’ll generate a random number at random.org and that corresponding comment number wins a book that day.
  • You can only win one book.  It will be shipped to you once the contest is over from my contact at Random House.
  • Contest ends January 17, 2012

Giveaway Schedule And Results:

January 6 – Book 1 – Drawn from prior 3 months top blog commenters:  WINNER – Vhyrus
January 7- Book 2 - Drawn from prior 3 months top blog commenters:  WINNER – Frank
January 8 - Book 3 - Drawn from prior 3 months top blog commenters:  WINNER – Ernest Young
January 9 - Book 4 – Drawn from comments on this blog post: WINNER – Comment #46576 – Joe
January 10 - Book 5 - Drawn from comments on this blog post: WINNER – Comment #46568 - Lightning Jeff
January 11 - Book 6 - Drawn from comments on this blog post: WINNER – Comment #46556 – Robert
January 12 - Book 7 - Drawn from comments on this blog post: WINNER – Comment #46513 - retro_joe
January 13 - Book 8 - Drawn from comments on this blog post: WINNER – Comment #47139 – Carlos Ulloa
January 14 - Book 9 - Drawn from comments on this blog post: WINNER – Comment #46594 – Will
January 16 - Book 10 - Drawn from comments on this blog post: WINNER – Comment #46854 – Dave
January 17 - Book 11 - Drawn from comments on this blog post: WINNER – Comment #47200 – David Wurz

Good luck!

349 COMMENTS - JUMP DOWN ↓ TO ADD YOUR OWN

1 With A Bullet January 5, 2012 at 09:01 am

*fingers crossed*

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mlk18 January 5, 2012 at 09:04 am

I am also not a huge Glock fan, although I will admit that the pre-Gen4 Glock 17 is a fine handgun and I do own and shoot one. I am curious if the book is written in the factual or fan-boy style and would definitely read it.

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fowlmouth January 5, 2012 at 09:06 am

I have just sacrificed a goat for luck

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Robert January 5, 2012 at 09:12 am

Was that a requirement???…lol

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Tim Ellwood January 5, 2012 at 09:08 am

Expanded version of the Newsday article? Still should be a good read

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Robert January 5, 2012 at 09:10 am

Glocks…what’s not to love…? I got my first one when they first got here, been in love with ‘em ever since. If you want a gun that goes “bang” everytime, get a Glock. Preferred by those “that know”…

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Adam D January 5, 2012 at 09:12 am

Heard good things about this book. Cheers!

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israel January 5, 2012 at 09:14 am

Pick me!! :D

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Ian Q January 5, 2012 at 09:19 am

Fingers Crossed

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Luke Robles January 5, 2012 at 09:22 am

Looks interesting!

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Durham68 January 5, 2012 at 09:22 am

Me too.

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Mark January 5, 2012 at 09:29 am

One Comment

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allen January 5, 2012 at 09:34 am

sounds interesting……im in

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DanC January 5, 2012 at 09:36 am

I’m in — thanks!

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LML013 January 5, 2012 at 09:38 am

Saw this in my RSS feed and couldn’t turn down a chance at a free book on guns. Thanks for your blog Mike. !t’s a great source of information and entertainment for me.

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NBJM January 5, 2012 at 09:44 am

I love my glock, and want the book about them.

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Lightning Jeff January 5, 2012 at 09:44 am

The Newsday article was pretty good. Looking forward to reading this.

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Joel January 5, 2012 at 09:45 am

Maybe the book will convince me to finally buy a Glock.

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Truthsayer January 5, 2012 at 09:48 am

Here’s hoping I win

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Komodo Saurian January 5, 2012 at 09:52 am

I’m in, Mike.

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Doug January 5, 2012 at 09:54 am

Woohoo

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Huey January 5, 2012 at 09:57 am

thanks for the contest…going to link here from my blog….

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Dom January 5, 2012 at 09:59 am

mmm Glock 21 with Insight M6x and Silencerco 45 Osprey.

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Alex Capps January 5, 2012 at 09:59 am

In it to win it!!!

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Joe January 5, 2012 at 10:05 am

Thanks, should be a good read.

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G Mart January 5, 2012 at 10:09 am

Gimme

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Tim January 5, 2012 at 10:11 am

I like cookies.
Oh and guns. Haha.

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Fen January 5, 2012 at 10:23 am

I’m not a huge Glock fan as well, but I am a huge book fan and a firearms enthusiast! =)

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Fred January 5, 2012 at 10:27 am

Sounds like an interesting read.

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Surely January 5, 2012 at 10:27 am

Sure, why not? Should be interesting.

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Matt January 5, 2012 at 10:31 am

Sounds like something I’d enjoy reading. I’ll probably pick up a copy (if I don’t win one that is :P )

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Jim Brugh January 5, 2012 at 10:33 am

I would love to add this book to my library.
THANKS!!!

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Steve P January 5, 2012 at 10:36 am

Need new reading material.

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Edward January 5, 2012 at 10:41 am

Ok I’m In

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foxtrot January 5, 2012 at 10:45 am

glock book ftw

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Debo January 5, 2012 at 10:48 am

Homer

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Jason Welin January 5, 2012 at 10:51 am

Love my Glock!

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RWC January 5, 2012 at 10:54 am

Ummm, comment I guess.

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Tate January 5, 2012 at 10:57 am

comment

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Will January 5, 2012 at 11:03 am

Lucky 140! haha thank you for the contest.

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Andrew January 5, 2012 at 11:15 am

I love my Glock! It’s my everyday carry pistol.

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patrick January 5, 2012 at 11:28 am

glock love

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agentorange197 January 5, 2012 at 11:37 am

I would very much like to win this book. Today is my birthday after all.

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v January 5, 2012 at 12:00 pm

ah, what can i say? i’ve had glocks since they were first imported, ok guns but nothing great…
they work, that’s about it…

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Adam January 5, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Count me in

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BBJones January 5, 2012 at 12:05 pm

Awesome. Hope I win.

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Cam January 5, 2012 at 12:06 pm

lets do this!

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Giles G January 5, 2012 at 12:11 pm

Thank you.

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Ea January 5, 2012 at 12:12 pm

Thank you! Can I get it autographed??

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Lumberzach January 5, 2012 at 12:16 pm

Pick me!

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Adam January 5, 2012 at 12:38 pm

In.

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