Guns 101

Author: David Steier
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1616082879
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 169

Book Description
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.

Shoot to Win

Author: Chris Cheng
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510730605
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 280

Book Description
A surprising journey from tech support to professional marksman in front of the cameras. Chris Cheng won the title of “Top Shot,” a $100,000 cash prize, and a professional marksman contract with the show sponsor, Bass Pro Shops. How did a tech support guy who didn’t shoot a lot of guns beat out seventeen other competitors—including seasoned military veterans, law enforcement officers, and pro marksmen—in History Channel’s Top Shot season 4? An excellent guide for beginning shooters, Cheng focuses on the basics and ammunition of pistols, rifles, and shotguns, marksmanship fundamentals, and buying a firearm. Other chapters include: Dry Fire Practice Firearm Accessories Safely Storing Your Firearm Cleaning and Maintaining Your Guns And much more! Additionally, Cheng covers his approach to staying calm under pressure, teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership. These traits contributed to his coming out on top and staying above the fray. With a foreword written by Top Shot season 3 champion Dustin Ellermann and an afterword written by the original Top Shot champion Iain Harrison, Shoot to Win is sure to please shooters of all stripes, but especially fans of History Channel’s program Top Shot. 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.

101 Classic Firearms

Author: John Marshall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692246368
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description

Gun 101

Author: Matthew BAYAN
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781718135130
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 105

Book Description
WRITERS!!! STOP SHOOTING YOURSELVES IN THE FOOT.I have never met a writer who does not want his or her book to be considered "a page-turner." Great. Then why make foolish mistakes with firearms and hope nobody notices? There are over 150 million gun owners in the USA. They read. And when they see something on the page that they know to be wrong, they stop reading and think about it. There goes the page-turner medal of honor.Fifty-percent of writers who use guns in their novels, movies, and TV shows have never fired a gun. Far fewer have ever owned one. Yet in almost every mystery, thriller, adventure or spy story, guns are used either as evidence after a crime or as weapons during crimes, wars, espionage, etc. Wouldn't it be nice to get it right? GUN 101 shoots down many of the stupid mistakes made by writers and movie directors and offers ways to avoid these problems.Silenced Revolvers? Impossible shots? This book will help writers avoid the stupid mistakes that shoot themselves in the foot.Bestselling author, Tony Broadbent, said of GUN 101, "I'll buy a dozen copies and give them to my writer friends. They need this book."

SHOT

Author: Kathy Shorr
Publisher: powerHouse Books
ISBN: 9781576878330
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The increasing ubiquity of gun violence has become the norm across the world and particularly in the United States, where we have begun to hear horror after horror on a daily basis. So much so that it has started to produce a numbing effect, a helplessness that allows us to hear the news and say, "Here we go again," and put it out of our mind. Gun violence is now something we expect to happen. SHOTis about people who have been shot and survived the experience. It portrays 101 survivors, aged 8 to 80, from all races and many ethnicities. They are the representatives of "survivorhood." Most were photographed in the location where they were shot. SHOTallows us to explore a dialogue about gun violence and how we are all vulnerable.

Brownells Guide to 101 Gun Gadgets

Author: Todd Woodard
Publisher: Skyhorse
ISBN: 9781628736779
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
A detailed guide to the handiest gizmos for gun owners. Experienced firearms writer Todd Woodard presents a go-to reference for selecting products that heighten the shooter’s field, range, or workshop experience. He has compiled a list of the most popular gun accessories, with input from the public, and reviews them together for the first time in Brownells Guide to 101 Gun Gadgets. Helpfully arranged in sections—workbench, AR-15s, 1911s, revolvers, et cetera—each item is described in physical detail and is accompanied by full-color photographs. Most importantly, Woodard reviews each product and highlights why each of the 101 gadgets is a must-have for all firearms owners. Examples from the top 101 include: AR-15/M16 Action Block/Vise Block Set Bog Gear Tripods Duracoat Shake ’N Spray Finishing Kit Felo Adjustable-Blade Precision Screwdriver Glockworx Glock 19/22/32 Tungsten Guide Rod Quick-Set Latigo Sling Versa-Pod Battle Pack And much more! This Brownells Guide will do the heavy lifting to identify the best products on the market for all purposes and needs. Turn to Brownells Guide to 101 Gun Gadgets to discover the perfect tool you never knew you needed for yourself or to find great gift ideas for any gun owner. 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.

Firearms: An Illustrated History

Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 146543089X
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
This fascinating visual account of firearms shows everything from the earliest cannons to modern weapons of war. It also highlights how gun technology and military tactics developed in tandem over time. Centuries ago, the Chinese discovered that if they put gunpowder and a projectile into a metal tube and ignited it, they could fire the projectile with enormous force. The first guns were born. Firearms: An Illustrated History showcases over 300 firearms including pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, machine-guns, and artillery, each with annotated close-up photographs and details of their origins, barrel, and caliber. It details the use of the firearms, not just in the military but for sport, hunting, and law enforcement. This comprehensive volume traces the history of firearms, highlighting "turning points" such as the rifle with its parallel spiraled groves that could impart a spin to bullets making them fly straighter. It also showcases iconic firearms such as the Walther PPK self-loading pistol popularised in James Bond films. With information on the great gunsmiths including Beretta and Kalashnikov and a detailed guide to how guns work, Firearms: An Illustrated History is an essential purchase for everyone interested in guns and military history.

The NRA Step-by-Step Guide to Gun Safety

Author: Rick Sapp
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510714065
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
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.

Volcanic Firearms

Author: Edmund E. Lewis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781931464482
Category : Firearms
Languages : en
Pages : 157

Book Description

Firearms and Violence

Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309091241
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 341

Book Description
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.