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 makes the best ammo and where can you buy it? The history of firearm ammunition in the United States is long and storied. Here in the US we’re lucky enough to have ammo for recreational use derived from military applications. The array of calibers, premium and value-oriented brands and cartridge sizes delivered by reputable …
The Best Gun Manufacturers & Online Gun Stores Below we have compiled a list of firearm manufacturers (both American and international) as well all our recommended places to buy guns online. It is not all-encompassing, however, we’re covering major brands, categories (rifles, shotgun, handguns/pistols, etc.) and retailers we think are reputable and reliable. Click on …
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 …
Table of Contents Introduction There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics. This well-known saying is part of a phrase attributed to Benjamin Disraeli (former British prime minister in the 1800s) and popularized by Mark Twain. The statement refers to the persuasive power of numbers, and powerfully describes how even accurate statistics …
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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 tells you its not. Safety Rules for Using or Storing a Firearm When using or …