Paladin Press Collection Hot [updated] May 2026

The Paladin Press Collection: Unveiling the Hot and Notorious

• "The Machete" by Rex Applegate, a comprehensive guide to using the machete as a self-defense tool
• "The Bowie Knife" by Robert W. Smith, a detailed examination of the iconic Bowie knife and its use in combat
• "Self-Defense for Women" by Gail A. Harris, a practical guide to self-defense techniques specifically designed for women

The Case: In 1993, a triple murder was committed by a man who allegedly used the book as a step-by-step guide. paladin press collection hot

Tactical & Combat: Includes manuals on firearms, sniping, and military/police science. The Paladin Press Collection: Unveiling the Hot and

Some of the most popular titles in the Paladin Press collection include: "The Machete" by Rex Applegate, a comprehensive guide

Arcane Skills: Lockpicking, surveillance/counter-surveillance, new identity creation, and "dirty tricks" for revenge.  The "Hit Man" Controversy  Paladin Press is most infamous for publishing Hit Man: A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors . 

The "Hot" Factor: Scarcity. When Paladin closed, they shredded remaining inventory. Print runs that were once 5,000 copies are now fixed at whatever is left in private hands. As the books become harder to find, the desire increases. Collectors are no longer just buying a book; they are buying a piece of outlaw Americana.

Note: After Paladin’s closure, digital copies proliferated. Physical copies in original shrink-wrap command premiums.