A Timeline of Gun & Firearm History Compiled and Researched by the American Firearms Institute, below is a historical timeline of modern weapons starting at 142 when Wei Boyang began his exploration into black gunpowder. If you want deep reading about firearms There are a few books that provide very detailed information about the origin, …
Who invented the first gun? A brief history of firearms. Read More »
Who actually makes all this ammo? The history of high-quality, American-made ammunition – in military and civilian use – is long and storied. A variety of calibers, brands & grain/size and are available from manufacturers here the USA and abroad. As with our list of Gun Manufacturers – this is a living list that we …
What are the best gun brands & manufacturers? Below we have compiled a list of firearm manufacturers (both American and international). It is not all-encompassing, however, we’re covering major brands, categories (rifles, shotgun, handguns/pistols, etc.) and will be continually adding to this list. Click on the company name or logo and it will take you …
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 …
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 …
Reports and Opinions Supreme 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 …
Scroll down and you will find: Introduction American Firearm Institute’s Approach to Statistical Research Societal problems and the misuse of firearms – the real issue Firearm Research Firearms and Firearm Ownership Trends in Violent Crime Defensive Gun Use The source of guns seized in crimes in America Suicide and Firearms Suicide rates per 100,000 by …
A glossary of firearms terminology & terms References to firearm condition standards are those that have been established by the National Rifle Association regarding the physical status of antique weapons. ACPAbbreviation for automatic colt pistol. ActionA firearm’s working mechanism (typically the receiver or frame and breech bolt) that facilitates its firing and loading/unloading. There …
Where can you get quality firearm training? One of the most important things any gun owner can do is train how to use their weapon. We’ve compiled these resources to help locate quality resources for your firearms training needs. American Firearms Defense www.americanfirearms.net National Rifle Association of Education & Training Programswww.nrahq.org/education/ NRA Safety & Training …
Basic rules for safe firearm handling ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use. ALWAYS assume the gun is loaded even if someone tellsyou its not. Safety Rules for Using or Storing a Firearm When using or storing …
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