Download or read book Guns 101 written by David Steier and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2011-06-22 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a background in firearms instruction, sales, and organizations, Steier's knowledge has been cultivated through years of in-depth experience and per- sonal dedication. In Guns 101, Steier covers the basics (what guns are for and how they work), but also discusses many types of firearms, firearm accessories, and gun activities--enough to help any reader carry on an intelligent conversation. From shop etiquette to do-it-yourself repairs, Guns 101 answers all of your gun questions. Complete with diagrams and photographs that make all of the technical details clear, this book is essential reading for any newcomer to the world of guns. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Download or read book Firearms written by Kenneth Warren Chase and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-07-07 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a history of firearms across the world from the 1100s up to the 1700s, from the time of their invention in China to the time when European firearms had become clearly superior. It asks why it was the Europeans who perfected firearms when it was the Chinese who had invented them, but it answers this question by looking at how firearms were used throughout the world.

Download or read book SAFETY ON written by Yehuda Remer and published by White Feather Press. This book was released on 2017-01-09 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I grew up in an environment where guns were only seen in movies and TV, and the only people allowed to actually use a gun were police officers. The thought of an individual citizen actually owning a firearm for protection never occurred to me until I got married. People would constantly ask me after I purchased my first gun, "How can you buy a gun? You have two children in the house! Aren't you afraid of accidents?" Those questions were answered with two simple question of my own. "Where do you suggest I teach my children about gun culture in America? Should I leave that to the media and Hollywood?" There was no response. This book is meant not as an in-depth breakdown of guns or living with guns, but as an introduction to the world of firearms for children. Its goal is to plant the seeds of safe gun ownership into the minds of young patriots who will one day be responsible gun owners like the parents who teach them. It is up to the moms and dads of this country who exercise their 2nd Amendment rights to instill a deep respect for firearms. This book serves as the tool to open a dialogue between you and your child about keeping their "Safety On."

Download or read book Firearms and Violence written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2005-01-13 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For years proposals for gun control and the ownership of firearms have been among the most contentious issues in American politics. For public authorities to make reasonable decisions on these matters, they must take into account facts about the relationship between guns and violence as well as conflicting constitutional claims and divided public opinion. In performing these tasks, legislators need adequate data and research to judge both the effects of firearms on violence and the effects of different violence control policies. Readers of the research literature on firearms may sometimes find themselves unable to distinguish scholarship from advocacy. Given the importance of this issue, there is a pressing need for a clear and unbiased assessment of the existing portfolio of data and research. Firearms and Violence uses conventional standards of science to examine three major themes - firearms and violence, the quality of research, and the quality of data available. The book assesses the strengths and limitations of current databases, examining current research studies on firearm use and the efforts to reduce unjustified firearm use and suggests ways in which they can be improved.

Download or read book An Introduction to Firearms written by James Morgan Ayres and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn everything you need to know to own and shoot firearms responsibly in this newly updated guide. Owning a firearm is a big responsibility. There’s more to it than just walking into a gun shop and walking out with a gun. In addition to knowing state laws and regulations, you’ll need to have the confidence to choose the right firearm for your needs and then learn to use it safely and effectively. An Introduction to Firearms goes beyond the basics, introducing you to the many uses of the gun, such as hunting, sporting competition, and self-defense, and includes resources for additional information on legal aspects of gun ownership, safety considerations, and gun manufacturers. Chapters of interest include coverage on: Where to Buy and Where to Shoot Hunting with Your Gun Care and Cleaning of Your Gun Gun Cabinets, Cases, and Safes Kids and Guns Defensive Shooting Skills Federal and State Gun Laws An Introduction to Firearms is the best guide available to you to ensure you have the right gun, whether you intend to use it for big game or self-defense. It’s your right to own a firearm and your duty to use it responsibly. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Download or read book An Introduction to Civil War Small Arms written by Earl J. Coates and published by Thomas Publications (PA). This book was released on 1990 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Introduction to the Ballistics of Firearms written by Edited by Paul Kisak and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-11-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introduction to ballistics is an overview of the essentials involved in the mathematical modeling of the ballistics that pertain to a bullet that is fired from a firearm. This book gives an overview into the classical mechanics of ballistics which includes everything from the internal, transitional, external and terminal ballistics to the equations of motion, trajectory, hydrostatic shock and Stokes' Law.Included are sections on ranged weapons, propellants, firearm, bullet and barrel design.A section on stopping power is especially noteworthy as this is often the factor that drives the design of the weapon.This edition also includes some of the latest ballistics studies from the war in Iraq.Also see these classics:"Know Your Ammo!" Manual & Guide to Reloading & Comparing the 'Best of the Best' Loads. - https://www.createspace.com/5804109 - $19.95 - 268 pagesThe Basics of Firearms - https://www.createspace.com/6600673 - $19.95 - 214 pagesA Comprehensive Guide to Handgun Ammunition - https://www.createspace.com/6010094 - $19.95 - 510 pagesA Comprehensive Guide to Rifle Ammunition Vol. 1 - https://www.createspace.com/6098488 - $24.95 - 446 pagesA Comprehensive Guide to Rifle Ammunition Vol. 2 - https://www.createspace.com/6098527- $24.95 - 566 pagesThe Basics of Explosives Vol. 1 - https://www.createspace.com/6634824- $19.95 - 246 pagesThe Basics of Explosives Vol. 2 - https://www.createspace.com/6634867- $19.95 - 214 pagesA Comprehensive Guide to Munitions - https://www.createspace.com/6009915- $19.95 - 402 pagesMilitary History - https://www.createspace.com/5850454- $19.95 - 292 pages U.S. Special Operations Command - https://www.createspace.com/6037278- $19.95 - 214 pagesWarfare - https://www.createspace.com/5840104- $19.95 - 402 pages

Download or read book American Gun written by Chris Kyle and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING FOLLOW-UP TO AMERICAN SNIPER Join Chris Kyle on a journedy to discover “how 10 firearms changed United States history” (New York Times Book Review) Drawing on his legendary firearms knowledge and combat experience, U.S. Navy SEAL and #1 bestselling author of American Sniper Chris Kyle dramatically chronicles the story of America—from the Revolution to the present—through the lens of ten iconic guns and the remarkable heroes who used them to shape history: the American long rifle, Spencer repeater, Colt .45 revolver, Winchester 1873 rifle, Springfield M1903 rifle, M1911 pistol, Thompson submachine gun, M1 Garand, .38 Special police revolver, and the M16 rifle platform Kyle himself used. American Gun is a sweeping epic of bravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice. Featuring a foreword and afterword by Taya Kyle and illustrated with more than 100 photographs, this new paperback edition features a bonus chapter, “The Eleventh Gun,” on shotguns, derringers, and the Browning M2 machine gun.

Download or read book The NRA Step by Step Guide to Gun Safety written by Rick Sapp and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having shaped our nation since its birth, guns are an integral part of American life. As more and more Americans choose to own firearms, it becomes increasingly important to educate them on proper shooting and handling techniques. Drawing on the National Rifle Association’s more than two centuries of shooting experience, as well as the collected knowledge of more than 55,000 certified instructors, The NRA Step-by-Step Guide to Gun Safety offers key—and life-saving—advice on using, caring for, and storing handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Packed with essential information and resources, including details on how propellants burn in cartridges, shooting etiquette on and off the range, and where to find a certified NRA shooting instructor, The NRA Step-by-Step Guide to Gun Safety will help reinforce the importance of safe gun-handling habits. Included is information on: The safest and most effective way to store and transport pistols, rifles, and shotguns The anatomy of the many kinds of guns available The proper way to reload any firearm The best way to clean your gun Proper use of eye and ear protection The correct clothing to wear while hunting Whether you are an experienced shooter or haven’t shot a round in your life, The NRA Step-by-Step Guide to Gun Safety will provide new and enlightening information that will make you, and your family, safer gun owners. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Download or read book Firearm Safety Certificate Manual for California Firearms Dealers and DOJ Certified Instructors written by California Department of Justice and published by . This book was released on 2016-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growing concern over the number of accidental firearm shootings, especially those involving children, prompted passage of the initial handgun safety law which went into effect in 1994. The stated intent of the California Legislature in enacting the current FSC law is for persons who obtain firearms to have a basic familiarity with those firearms, including, but not limited to, the safe handling and storage of those firearms. The statutory authority for this program is contained in Penal Code sections 26840 and 31610 through 31700. These statutes mandate DOJ to develop, implement and maintain the FSC Program. Pursuant to Penal Code section 26840, a firearms dealer cannot deliver a firearm unless the person receiving the firearm presents a valid FSC, which is obtained by passing a written test on firearm safety. Prior to taking delivery of a firearm from a licensed firearms dealer, the purchaser/recipient must also successfully perform a safe handling demonstration with that firearm..

Download or read book Gun Studies written by Jennifer Carlson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As cultural, social, political, and historical objects, guns are rich with complex and contested significance. What guns mean, why they matter, and what policies should be undertaken to regulate guns remain issues of vigorous scholarly and public debate. Gun Studies offers fresh research and original perspectives on the contentious issue of firearms in public life. Comprising global, interdisciplinary contributions, this insightful volume examines difficult and timely questions through the lens of: Social practice Marketing and commerce Critical theory Political conflict Public policy Criminology Questions explored include the evolution of American gun culture from recreation to self-protection; the changing dynamics of the pro-gun and pro-regulation movements; the deeply personal role of guns as sources of both injury and security; and the relationship between gun-wielding individuals, the state, and social order in the United States and abroad. In addition to introducing new research, Gun Studies presents reflections by senior scholars on what has been learned over the decades and how gun-related research has influenced public policy and everyday conversations. Offering provocative and often intimate perspectives on how guns influence individuals, social structures, and the state in both dramatic and nuanced ways, Gun Studies will appeal to students and researchers interested in fields such as sociology, political science, legal history, criminology, criminal justice, social policy, armaments industries, and violent crime. It will also appeal to policy makers and all others interested in and concerned about the use of guns.

Download or read book Firearms An Illustrated History The Definitive Visual Guide written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beautifully photographed catalog tells the story of gun development in striking detail and features stunning close-ups of key weapons, from muskets, pistols, revolvers and rifles to shotguns, machine guns and modern machinery.

Download or read book The Gun Book for Girls written by Silvio Calabi and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2013-09-16 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third installment in the popular series of practical books about guns and shooting is aimed at women of all ages—the fastest-growing segment of the sport—and it couldn’t come at a better time. America and firearms literally grew up together, but today guns are often simply linked to crime and violence; gun control has become a polarizing political issue; and misinformation about firearms is spreading. Now three experts have tackled the subject in a series of books that explores the realities of guns and shooting and sets the record straight about some common misconceptions. On the heels of The Gun Book for Boys and The Gun Book for Parents, The Gun Book for Girls is for girls (and women) interested in guns and shooting but who have little or no background in firearms. Through example and anecdote, the book emphasizes safety and proper usage, and it defines terms and provides hands-on advice about using and maintaining guns. It also covers firearms, shooting methods, clothing and accessories for women, profiles females who shoot and who work in the gun trade, and discusses the issues around guns for self-defense (a topic of special interest to women). Like the other two titles, this book is non-political and written in an easy-to-understand conversational tone. Each book is thoroughly illustrated, and content is presented in easily managed portions that can be read in series or singly, all backed up with an index.

Download or read book Beginner s Guide to Guns and Shooting written by Clair Rees and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-29 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to learn how to clean, handle, and fire your very own gun? Look no further! In this handy volume, shooting expert Clair Rees has compiled the ultimate Beginner's Guide to Guns! This introduction to gun selection, sighting, maintenance, and proper handling is a must-have for newcomers to the fun and exciting sport of shooting and is a great resource for seasoned experts who want to keep up their good technique! Rees approaches the topic of gun ownership with an objective and even-keeled voice, placing a heavy emphasis on the proper gun-handling techniques that make shooting a fun and safe sport for everyone! Beginning with an overview of gun safety and care, Rees takes us through the developmental history of the modern firearm starting with the most primitive firing mechanisms of the 13th Century through the invention of the matchlock musket, wheellock, miquelet, snaphaunce, and flintlock. With an abundance of helpful diagrams, illustrations, and photographs, The Beginner's Guide to Guns will teach you everything you need to know about selecting, sighting, shooting, and caring for a variety of rifles, handguns, and shotguns. Clair F. Rees is a lifelong resident of Utah where he has contributed to a variety of hunting and shooting related publications. He served as editor-in-chief of Muzzleloading Hunter and Shot Business, and as contributing editor of Shooting Times, Guns, Guns & Ammo, and Rifle Magazine. Rees has also published in Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, and Sports Afield. In addition to having been twice named Anschutz Outdoor Writer of the Year, Rees has published 10 books about hunting, shooting, and the outdoors including, Be an Expert Shot, The Ultimate Guide to Handgun Hunting, and The Sportsman's Guide to Handgunning.

Download or read book Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics written by Brian J. Heard and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-17 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The updated second edition of Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics includes recent developed analytical techniques and methodologies with a more comprehensive glossary, additional material, and new case studies. With a new chapter on the determination of bullet caliber via x-ray photography, this edition includes revised material on muzzle attachments, proof marks, non-toxic bullets, and gunshot residues. Essential reading for forensic scientists, firearms examiners, defense and prosecution practitioners, the judiciary, and police force, this book is also a helpful reference guide for undergraduate and graduate forensic science students.

Download or read book Firearm Laws Volume 1 Federal Infringements written by Gary B. Wells and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2020-01-11 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details the federal laws regarding firearms in an easy-to-understand format. It explains when an item becomes a firearm, persons who are prohibited from owning firearms, locations where firearms are prohibited, the transportation and transfer of firearms, the requirements for obtaining and maintaining federal firearm licenses, the requirements and processes for importing and exporting firearms, and the laws under the National Firearms Act for machine guns, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, and suppressors.

Download or read book Toys Tools Guns Rules written by Julie Golob and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-04 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World champion professional shooter, firearms instructor, and mother Julie Golob presents information that can help parents start a converstion with young children about guns and the importance of respecting firearms. Includes parents' guide.