Anyone who has ever owned a handgun holster knows the name John Bianchi,
the Godfather of Gunleather who revolutionized gun carry methods and handgun
performance throughout the world. This just-released biography tells the story
of the man who founded Bianchi International the world s largest manufacturer
of gunleather for police, military, and sportsmen. Bianchi and his company, Bianchi
International, set the Gold Standard for quality and innovation for millions of shooters,
law enforcement, and military personnel around the world during the last half century. Written
and photographed by award-winning photojournalist Dennis Adler, this 260-page, 9x12 in.
hardcover deluxe landscape format publication is a must-have for any firearms enthusiast s library.
John Bianchi An American Legend 50 Years of Gunleather features a Foreword by James Arness,
Gunsmoke s Marshal Matt Dillon, and nine full color chapters covering the extraordinary life
of this firearms industry innovator, former police officer, citizen soldier, industrialist,
Western personality, and great American.