01How do I receive the e-book after purchase?+
Instant access. After payment confirmation on Hotmart, the link arrives in your email within seconds. Read it on phone, tablet, desktop or any PDF reader. Access is lifetime and never expires. The file also remains available in your Hotmart member area to download whenever you need.
02Is there a money-back guarantee?+
Yes. Hotmart offers an unconditional 7-day guarantee on every e-book and course. If it's not what you expected, request the refund directly on the platform and receive the full amount back in a few clicks — no justification required and no bureaucracy.
03Does Hotmart work in the US, Canada or the UK? Can I pay with my local card?+
Yes. Hotmart operates globally and accepts international Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards issued in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Europe and other markets. Currency conversion is handled automatically at checkout. Your bank may display the charge in your local currency.
04Are the books originally written in English or translated?+
The catalog is originally published in Brazilian Portuguese. English-first readers can follow the technical content comfortably because firearms, ballistics and self-defense terminology largely follows international standards such as SAAMI. Dedicated English editions are under development for the next releases.
05What's the difference between the 3 volumes of The Science of Firearms?+
Volume 1 covers classification, history and procedures — ideal for readers starting their technical study. Volume 2 goes deep into ammunition, ballistics and reloading fundamentals with reference tables and graphs. Volume 3 is a compilation of all technical articles from the 6 issues of Propoint Magazine in one single volume.
06Is Self-Defense & Anti-Kidnapping useful for women and people without firearms experience?+
Yes. The book is written in accessible language and covers real-world scenarios for street, vehicle, home and workplace, including protocols that do not rely on carrying or using a firearm. Recommended for women, families, professionals, residents of gated communities and anyone who wants situational awareness and a structured response plan.
07Who is the Pre-Hospital Care manual written for?+
It is written for police officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics, firearms instructors, sport shooters, armed security professionals, range safety officers and anyone who may be the first on scene with a gunshot victim. Covers hemorrhage control, tourniquet application, triage, evacuation and continuity of care.
08Are Propoint courses recognized internationally?+
Propoint's armorer-level courses issue a completion certificate recognized in professional firearms environments in Brazil and a useful reference for instructors, armorers, collectors, sport shooters and security professionals worldwide. Video classes with lifetime access.
09Who is Sandro Christovam Bearare and what is his authority on the subject?+
Sandro Christovam Bearare is a Firearms and Shooting Instructor, coordinator of technical courses and a court-appointed expert on firearms and ballistics. Member of IALEFI (International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors). Electrical engineer with an MBA in Business Management and graduate studies in Logistics, Psychopedagogy and Cybersecurity. Author of 10+ books registered at the Brazilian Book Chamber and 20+ peer-reviewed articles in indexed national and international journals.
10Can I buy in bulk for a school, club, HOA or company?+
Yes. Shooting schools, clubs, HOAs, security companies, study groups and institutional libraries have special bulk-purchase conditions. Teaching support material and custom editions available on request. Email: contato@ludus.vision.
11Can I read from the US, Canada or anywhere else in the world?+
Yes. The content is 100% digital and accessible from any country with internet connection. After payment, you receive an email link and access the PDF in your Hotmart member area, on any device (phone, tablet, desktop), with lifetime access.
12Is the content updated and revised periodically?+
Yes. E-books are revised whenever there is a relevant change in legislation, technical doctrine or state of the art. The Pre-Hospital Care manual is updated more frequently and previous buyers automatically receive the new versions in the Hotmart member area.