Whether you are thinking of buying your first firearm or purchasing a new one, buying a firearm as part of your disaster preparedness plan just really makes good sense right now. If it is your goal is to protect your family, to provide food for your family, or perhaps both, a firearm can be an incredible addition to your disaster preparedness cache. But you do need to understand what it means to be a firearm owner, to evaluate which firearm might be right for you, and be aware of other important factors, such as the law and safety concerns, before you make your purchase. Owning a firearm is a huge responsibility, and you are taking the right steps by educating yourself first about the issues to consider. There are federal, state and local laws that apply. Depending on where you live and what firearm you purchase, you may have to acquire a permit. Use this book as a resource guide to help you decide on your next purchase, and learn how to responsibly care for, train with, and, most importantly, secure your firearm when not in use. Whether used for protection or for replenishing your food supply to keep your family alive and healthy, a firearm is an invaluable tool that can mean the difference between surviving and thriving in times of disaster. Firearms are an important part of a preparedness plan and should be safely integrated into the preparedness lifestyle. Here are some areas that will be covered in the book: The case for being prepared Before you buy, educate yourself about Gun Ownership Making your firearm purchase decision Info on Handguns, shotguns, and Rifles Suggestions on where to purchase your firearms Firearm safety and maintenance Importance of proper cleaning and maintenance of your firearms Importance of proper training and practice Things to avoid with your weapons Changes coming on the horizon

FIREARM FUNDAMENTALS - How to be a Safe and Confident Shooter

A MUST READ for Every New Shooter - And a great read for ALL shooters

This well illustrated compendium introduces a new or non shooter to the diverse fields of firearms

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FIREARM FUNDAMENTALS is an easy-to-read guide, from the basics to advanced.

Feel confident, comfortable taking the next step in protecting you & your family and enjoy sport shooting or hunting

Whether your interests are in pistols, rifles, shotguns, methods or techniques, this book is brimming with accurate, valuable and fun information

Even experienced shooters will find this well researched digest a great read and reference

FIREARM FUNDAMENTALS answers a mountain of new shooter questions and delves in detail, the many lesser known facets of shooting:

How to lead a moving target

What shotgun pellets are most effective for which game

What are the stopping powers of various cartridges

How to sight a laser on a pistol

What to look for when getting a scope

Just how powerful is a pellet gun compared to a .22 rimfire

Choosing eyes and ears

Plus, answers to questions like

What gauge is a .410 shotgun?

How fast, in RPMs, can a bullet spin?

What is the oldest self-contained cartridge?

When sighting in a rifle, there are two zeros?

What are the four variables to a bullet wound?

There are viable alternatives to "Concealed Carry"?

What military rifle was derisively referred to as a "Matty Mattel"?

What is the longest sniper shot?

How far does a sniper bullet drop at 11/2 miles?

The intent of the military "Battlesight Zero" is not to necessarily hit dead center on the target?

Pepper spray was proven effective repelling Zimbabwe free ranging elephants?

How many bullets were kept in the old cowboy's six shooter?

The current U.S./NATO 9mm pistol round, lost to the .45 ACP, in the U.S. Government's 1906 pistol testing?

How many rounds does it currently take, to neutralize one enemy combatant?

What are some of the more absurd Media Misnomers about firearms?

These and hundreds more fascinating facts can be found within these pages

This book has nearly 400 pages, packed with more than 200 illustrations, is conveniently sectioned into four parts, including a comprehensive Table of Contents, Expanded Index and a myriad of Cross-References.

Part I

An introduction into the specific information needed to safely learn how to shoot and often used as part of formal training

Part II

Addresses Concealed Carry, the things you should consider if you plan on carrying a firearm

Part III

Delves into greater detail about pistols, rifles, shotguns, scopes, sights, stopping power, cleaning and more, answering many of the questions of an emerging shooter

Glossary

Over 600 relevant terms and descriptions.

18 Appendices

Nearly 200 web references, practice exercises and training targets.

A great reference for anyone interested in firearms

This handbook is a 'primer' for the new target shooter: introducing the firearms, shooting disciplines and firearm technology, and drawing on the expertise of Bisley, the home of British and Commonwealth target shooting. The book is organized into nine sections and over 60 deliberately short chapters. First the basics: Part A - Target Shooting Basics - introduces the different shooting disciplines available. Part B - Firearms and Shooting Equipment - covers the different rifles, handguns, shotguns, black powder and airguns used by target shooters. Then we look at the major shooting disciplines which I have grouped into: Part C - Target Rifle Disciplines - provides a short overview of each of the main target rifle disciplines, such as Fullbore, Smallbore, High Power, Benchrest and Air Rifle. Part D - Target Pistol and Gallery Disciplines - covers target pistol shooting on so-called Gallery ranges. Part E - Historic Arms Disciplines - introduces shooting with black powder and muzzleloader firearms. Part F - Military and Practical Disciplines - provides an introduction to disciplines involving service weapons and military-style competitions. Part G - Field Sports Disciplines - as the name suggests, target disciplines based around field sports, such as Clay Pigeon and Field Target (Air Rifle). And finally we cover: Part H - Shooting Techniques - introduces marksmanship with rifles, handguns, shotguns and airguns. Part I - Specialist Skills - a group of chapters introducing skills and knowledge, such as the correct cleaning of firearms, hand loading ammunition, and the selection and fitting of sights. We have tried to keep each 'chapter' as short as possible, and provide references to further information (especially on the Web). More importantly we provide contact details for each of the target shooting disciplines. We hope you enjoy this handbook and it helps you get the most from target shooting.