Allsop, D. F., Popelínský, L. et al. Brassey´s Essential Guide to Military Small Arms. Design Principles and Operating Methods. London, Washington: Brassey´s Publishers Limited, 1997. 360 s. ISBN 1-85753-107-8 .
Budynas, R. G. a J. K. Nisbett. Shigley's mechanical engineering design. 8th ed. in SI Units. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2008. ISBN 978-007-125763-3.
Another compulsory literature will be recommended individually according to the final thesis assignment.