In light of the 2nd Amendment debates, shooting may become the national passtime. To act responsibly within the 2nd Amendment, means knowing how to properly "bear arms". Knowing involves understanding firearm types, firearm operation, ammunition, internal ballistics, and shooting. These require training, especially shooting. Whether you own or plan to own a handgun for recreation, competition, or self-defense, training is of the utmost importance. When you fire a projectile (bullet) from a firearm, you are responsible for where it goes. You need to understand how fast it travels, how far it can travel, and how accurate your firearm is in delivering the projectile to your intended target. Yes, bearing arms is a right, but not one to be taken lightly. Firing a handgun is a grave responsibility and must be done correctly and with a full understanding of all the components that make up "shooting".

This full-colour, third edition features all new photographs and additional information on firearms today.The new format allows for a greater range of firearms, making it easy to distinguish the key features of the weapons.ForewordPistolsRevolversSubmachine GunsBolt Action RiflesAutomatic RiflesMachine GunsManufacturers’ IndexBrand Name Index

This manual reflects an impassioned belief in the 2nd Amendment, and is a must have for any woman interested in buying, owning, and securely keeping a gun.

This handbook is primarily for the use of persons in the business of importing, manufacturing, and dealing in firearms defined by the National Firearms Act (NFA) or persons intending to go into an NFA firearms business. It should also be helpful to collectors of NFA firearms and other persons having questions about the application of the NFA. This publication is not a law book. Rather, it is intended as a ?user friendly? reference book enabling the user to quickly find answers to questions concerning the NFA. Nevertheless, it should also be useful to attorneys seeking basic information about the NFA and how the law has been interpreted by ATF. The book's Table of Contents will be helpful to the user in locating needed information. Although the principal focus of the handbook is the NFA, the book necessarily covers provisions of the Gun Control Act of 1968 and the Arms Export Control Act impacting NFA firearms businesses and collectors.

Provides step-by-step instructions and manufacturer specifications for all aspects of firearms maintenance while sharing accompanying tips for a wide range of firearms categories.

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.

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..

Shares insider hints, stories from the range and field, and hands-on guidance for the first-time gun owner and the seasoned veteran alike, offering advice on choosing the right gun, increasing shot accuracy, and staying safe.

If You Carry a Gun—If You're Considering Carrying a Gun—You Need the Gun Digest Buyer's Guide to Concealed Carry Handguns There's a lot more to legally carrying a concealed handgun than just sticking something in your pocket. Which is best for you, a revolver or semi-auto? Which caliber? Shoulder holster, waist holster, or ankle holster—or none of the above? In the Gun Digest Buyer's Guide to Concealed Carry Handguns, concealed-carry expert Jerry Ahern sorts it all out for you in clear, plain-speaking text, supported with hundreds of detailed photos. From explaining why you might want to carry a concealed handgun to testfires of many of toady's hottest small handguns, there's no better guide. It's All Here! How, when and why to carry a concealed handgun Lasers and optics Holsters and accessories Practical, real-world testfires And much, much more! Your safety and well-being are too important to risk on an uninformed buying decision. Arm yourself with the facts—in the Gun Digest Buyer's Guide to Concealed Carry Handguns!