Weaponry and humans have a long history. Weapons were used as far back as 400,000 BC. Throughout human history, they have been used for hunting, for sport, and for both law enforcement and criminal activities. Weapons have created entertainment, envied collections, and self-defense strategies for as long as there has been written history. Weapons have… Continue reading Who invented the first gun? A brief history of firearms.
Author: Michael Crites
Michael Crites is el jefe around here. He has spent more than 30 years shooting, learning about guns, and collecting firearms old and new. He holds his Oregon Concealed Handgun License, and enjoys testing products in the back 40 of his farm.
Gun Wound Ballistics Data
Resources for understanding wound ballistics We want to make you aware of the wealth of wound ballistics information available to you from sources other than newsstand gun magazines. Our objective is to provide you the knowledge tools you need to fully understand the qualities a bullet must have in order to be reliably effective in… Continue reading Gun Wound Ballistics Data
FBI Handgun Wounding Factors
Below you will find a complete reproduction of the FBI’s “Handgun Wounding Factors and Effectiveness” report. This is a useful document for any shooter as it details the FBI’s thinking and policy on the deployment of lethal force via handgun. S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation HANDGUN WOUNDING FACTORS AND EFFECTIVENESS FBI ACADEMY… Continue reading FBI Handgun Wounding Factors
The Best Gun Reference & History Books for Gun Enthusiasts
What are the best books for a firearms enthusiast? From collecting and categorizing to long-range shooting and cleaning, there’s a book for basically every area of guns and their history. Below we’ve provided links to the most popular gun books – which cover the history of firearms, current technology, valuations, gunsmithing, and hunting. Blue Book… Continue reading The Best Gun Reference & History Books for Gun Enthusiasts
Firearms Reports and Opinions
Reports and OpinionsSupreme Court decision on Heller v. D.C. 062608 “The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home.” “The Amendment’s prefatory clause [‘A well regulated militia being necessary…’ A.L.] announces a… Continue reading Firearms Reports and Opinions
Firearm Statistics
Table of Contents NICS Background Checks The FBI’s National Instant Criminal Check System (NICS) is the system used by FFLs to process background checks for gun buyers, and the FBI does a fantastic job of reporting and breaking down NICS data. We’ve used that data to provide a high-level look into gun sales. Granted, the… Continue reading Firearm Statistics
A Firearms Glossary
Gun Basics References to firearm condition standards are those that have been established by the National Rifle Association regarding the physical status of antique weapons ACP: Abbreviation for automatic colt pistol. Action: A firearm’s working mechanism (typically the receiver or frame and breech bolt) that facilitates its firing and loading/unloading. There are a variety of… Continue reading A Firearms Glossary
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Firearm Safety Tips
Gun Basics If you decide to own a firearm, you must learn how to use it safely and store it in your home. Gun safety rules are important to learn to ensure that you and everyone around you are never in a position where you could be injured or killed by mistake. This can easily… Continue reading Firearm Safety Tips
Children & Gun Safety
Gun Basics Owning a gun is your right, but you have to exercise that right responsibly. A gun is a dangerous weapon that must be used and stored safely. Teaching kids about gun safety prepares them to be conscientious, responsible citizens and gun owners.