American Gun

A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms

By: Chris Kyle, William Doyle

Narrated by: John Pruden

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING FOLLOW-UP TO AMERICAN SNIPER

Join Chris Kyle on a fascinating journey to discover “how 10 firearms changed United States history” (New York Times Book Review)

Drawing on his legendary firearms knowledge and combat experience, U.S. Navy SEAL and #1 bestselling author of American Sniper Chris Kyle dramatically chronicles the story of America—from the Revolution to the present—through the lens of ten iconic guns and the remarkable heroes who used them to shape history: the American long rifle, Spencer repeater, Colt .45 revolver, Winchester 1873 rifle, Springfield M1903 rifle, M1911 pistol, Thompson submachine gun, M1 Garand, .38 Special police revolver, and the M16 rifle platform Kyle himself used. American Gun is a sweeping epic of bravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice.

Featuring a foreword and afterword by Chris's wife, Taya Kyle, and illustrated with more than 100 photographs, this new paperback edition features a bonus chapter, “The Eleventh Gun,” on shotguns, derringers, and the Browning M2 machine gun.

One of the best Americana history book ever

The face that Kyle was able to use so many little details from American history to put it all I don’t of you is truly incredible….a must read

Great Listen!

Great story of US history and the tools that gave us our freedom and keep us free today

Fantastic story and very informative

If you could sum up American Gun in three words, what would they be?

There is so much history in this book, I've listened several times. I love the style in which it is written and the reader was clearly engaged. Very well done! I recommend for anyone, even if you're not a firearms enthusiast, you'll like this story of American history.

A great piece of American history for everyone.

What did you love best about American Gun?

Very interesting tidbits of American history and how guns helped to shape the country that we are. Without these guns, we would be a far different country and not for the good.

What did you like best about this story?

The story is the story of America and how we came to be and how guns helped to form that country that we know and love. Anyone with a love for America will love this book.

What about John Pruden’s performance did you like?

It was an excellent performance. Very appropriate for the material.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

This book would not be appropriate for a movie but perhaps a documentary diving into each of the 10 guns.

Any additional comments?

People with a fear of guns should read or listen to this book to see how important the gun was in the formation of this country.

Fantastic book for gun lovers and pretty much anyone else.

Chris Kyle reveals that not could he shoot... but that he could also put together a great story.

If you read the description of this book and thought it sounded interesting, get it, it’s doubly so. As a lifelong lover and history, firearms, and the military I almost passed on this book because I thought it had nothing to offer me. A lot of the information I was well aware well and familiar with. Yet the way he weaves history, first hand accounts and technical information together create a book that was still great to listen to.

If you aren’t familiar with this kind of stuff, you will be very entertained. It is a fantastic story, built on a really interesting and original take on the subject.

John Pruden is one of my favorite readers and having listened to several of his works I came away thinking that they could have chose no one better for the job.

Give it a listen, you wont regret it.

amazing

could not stop listening to this book. it is more than a book about guns, it is an American history book that features the amazing determination of the American spirit. R.I.P Chris, you are missed.

superb

history delivered in a fun and narrative format. thank you to all who were involved in bringing this book alive.

Great history book for gun lovers

If you could sum up American Gun in three words, what would they be?

easy read, historically accurate, patriotic

If you’ve listened to books by Chris Kyle and William Doyle before, how does this one compare?

this book is much better than American Sniper

What three words best describe John Pruden’s voice?

sharp, fitting and steady

I never review

This was amazing. I instantly went to Amazon to buy the book after. I don't think Chris knew all that history. But his input on the top guns was likely the most important part to me.

Rip Sir.

Amazing book on the history and importance of guns to America, by one of the very men sent to defend the freedom of all Americans.