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Many individuals consider purchasing a gun for home protection, yet have no experience with firearms and the information available online seems confusing and often contradictory. This audiobook was written specifically for the novice and is a practical and common sense introduction to selecting your first firearm (handgun or shotgun) and learning how to use it safely and effectively in the absence of formalized training.

"I can lick any son of a bitch in the world." So boasted John L. Sullivan, the first modern heavyweight boxing champion of the world, a man who was the gold standard of American sports for more than a decade and the first athlete to earn more than a million dollars. He had a big ego, a big mouth, and even bigger appetites. His womanizing, drunken escapades, and chronic police-blotter presence were godsends to a burgeoning newspaper industry.

‘The Last Is Now the First’ is the inspiring true story of Donnell Rawls, a young man from Fayetteville, North Carolina, who rose from modest beginnings to make history as a wrestling champion at every level. His journey is one of faith, perseverance, and unshakable determination in the face of personal tragedy and constant doubt. From his earliest days, Donnell was told he was too small to succeed in sports. Wrestling changed that. On the mat, he discovered a place where discipline and heart mattered more than size.

Telling the remarkable tale of a man who is still remembered on the streets of New Orleans and in the hearts of professional-wrestling fans, this book aims to restore the overlooked Junkyard Dog to his proper place in the history books. In 1979, Sylvester Ritter, also known as the Junkyard Dog, managed to break one of the final color barriers in the sport by becoming the first Black wrestler named undisputed top star of his promotion, and this biography reveals all the famous feuds and business back stories that made him a wrestling legend.

With the exciting sport of fencing steadily becoming more mainstream in the UK and US and around the world, parents are spending thousands each year to help and encourage their children to train and excel in this unique Olympic sport. Fencing can be a mysterious world to the uninitiated, and parents and young fencers will have many questions about the sport, the fencer's potential, and the do's and don'ts. From Last to First aims to answer all these questions and many more.

In this work of sporting and social history we have a biography of Canadian-born, Boston-raised boxer George Dixon (1870–1908), the first Black world champion of any sport and the first Black world boxing champion in any division. George Dixon: The Short Life of Boxing’s First Black World Champion, 1870–1908 chronicles the life of the most consequential Black athlete of the nineteenth century. Yet despite his triumphs, Dixon has been lost to history, overshadowed by Black athletes whose activism against white supremacy far exceeded his own.

Join General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard, one of the pivotal commanders of the Confederate forces during the Civil War, as he recounts the dramatic events leading up to the First Battle of Bull Run. Known for firing the first shots at Fort Sumter in April 1861, Beauregard took command of the Confederate Army of the Potomac and achieved a significant victory at Manassas, Virginia, in July of that year. With vital reinforcements from Johnstons army in the Shenandoah Valley, his forces managed to defeat General McDowells Federal army. Had the outcome been reversed, the trajectory of the ...

Welcome to First Touch With Kacely the ultimate destination for soccer enthusiasts and sports lovers! Dive deep into the dynamic world of soccer, where we explore everything from jaw-dropping goals to game-changing tactics, iconic moments, and the inspiring stories behind the players and teams that make the beautiful game a global phenomenon.Whether you’re a die-hard fan, a casual viewer, or just beginning your journey into soccer, First Touch With Kacely delivers expert analysis, fresh perspectives, and engaging commentary tailored to fans of all levels. Each episode is packed with in-depth...

Join the pro wrestling vtuber dedicated to love & justice, Kit Sabrefang, for a weekly discussion of global pro wrestling news, interviews with fellow fans, creators and wrestlers, and road reports from live pro wrestling events.

Presenting The First Shot: A Wrestling Pod. The best wrestling podcast in the game! Brought to you by the number 1 sports podcast company Bleav. Featuring Chase Pami & Ian Butler Breaking down some of the best high school wrestlers in the Country, and top tournaments. Live interviews, special guests, and mat side interviews.

The First Takedown Podcast gets you on the mat with the headliners in wrestling across Middle Tennessee. We’ll be discussing the top wrestlers, programs, coaches and events throughout the season, as we move toward crowning state champions.

If not given a choice, do not give a chance. When confronted with the possibility of physical aggression, action saves the day. Being passive does not work. If given a choice, then do not take the chance. Walk away!! If you can walk away, then do so.