Where to find info?
I have become interested in firearms, mostly semi-auto's, since the September 11th attacks. Since then, I have purchased a couple of pistols, and go to the range as often as my schedule and wallet allow. My question...Is there any reading material, etc. that I could get to learn about firearms from the ground up? I took a safety/ instructional course at a local range, but that only covered the basics of proper shooting and safety practices. I want to learn more. Anything like "Guns for Dummies" available?
sru92
sru92...Life Member NRA(EPL)
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When asked if there was room for forgiveness in regard to the 9/11 attacks, General Schwartzkof said, "I believe that forgiving them is God's function. Our job is simply to arrange the meeting".
sru92
sru92...Life Member NRA(EPL)
sru92@libcom.com
When asked if there was room for forgiveness in regard to the 9/11 attacks, General Schwartzkof said, "I believe that forgiving them is God's function. Our job is simply to arrange the meeting".
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All public libraries have sections devoted to firearms and shooting. Start your reading there--it's a lot less expensive than buying books. As time goes on, you will build your own personal firearms library tailored to your specific interests.
Respectfully,
Rafter-S
P.S. I have not seen anything like "Guns For Dummies."
"What is truth? No wonder jesting Pilate turned away. The truth, it has a thousand faces -- show only one of them, and the whole truth flies away! But how to show the whole? That is the question."
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"Guns for Dummies"...now there is an idea that I should have thought of myself. After nearly 30 years in the firearms Business I have amassed a library of several hundred gun books and just keep buying more and more. For a beginer I would suggest that you log onto the Krause Publications web site at www.krausebooks.com and take a look at their selection. There are dozens of usful books offered by Krause (these used to be DBI Books) and you can pick and choose what interests you. Try these for automatic pistols: Handguns 2003, Combat Handgunnery, Pistolsmithing, Gunsmithing: Pistols and Revolvers, and pick up a copy of Cartridges of the World to round you out.
These first five books will give you an excellent over view of a complex subject- firearms. Once you pick your SERIOUS interest, you can begin to purchase specialized books- specific makes or models, or perhaps military firearms. Krause also offers a couple of broad based books geared for beginning shooters (rifles, pistols and shotguns) so look into those as well. Feel free to e-mail me if you have any speical firearms interests and I may be able to suggest a particular book for you. Welcome to the firearms world...there is always space available for one more member!
Mark T. Christian0 -
Is there any gun shows in your area? They usually have tables of books on guns. It can get expensive though. Like Rafter said the library is a good inexpensive place to start.
Mark;
When you write that "Guns for Dummies" line of books, remember that there are witnesses here that know sru92 should get some kind of royalties. [:D] [:D]
The gene pool needs chlorine.0 -
when you join the NRA you recieve the AMERICAN RIFLEMAN magazine for free. it is most informative on shooting related topics, new products, and has a section that will detail shooting clubs, ranges, gun shows, instructional classes, and other events in your local/state area. the NRA will provide members instructive literature free of charge. they will also put you in contact with instuctors in your area. its a win/win senario. you can get the support you need, and your dues provide the NRA with the funds to assist others.
there are many shooting related magazines, but the AMERICAN RIFLEMAN is the best out there for the novice and expert shooter.best regards, mike.
What other dungeon is so dark as ones own heart, what jailer so inexorable as ones own mind.0 -
MRMIKE beat me to it. I don't think you can go wrong with his advice.
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This is a good spot, on-line, to learn. Nice bunch of friendly people. So are the other forums on the 'Net. Don't hesitate to ask anything on any of the forums. There's no such thing as a stupid question. Except the one not asked.
Get a copy of Hatcher's Notebook. General Hatcher was the officer who was there for the development of US Service rifles prior to the M-16. Tell you all about the receivers on 1903 Springfield rifles and the development of the semi-auto rifle. It's a good read too. The guy could write.
Rafter's plan is good too. Firearms have been around since the 14th centuries, so there's lots of good books that can give you the history of them in your local library. Up here, most of our libraries have copies of the Guns Illustrated Annuals that are jam packed with good info. There is, or used to be, The Shooter's Bible that is good too. Also available in the library. And as pickenup says hit the gun shows.
For African hunting (yeah, me too. We all dream.), read some Peter Capstick. Death in the Long Grass, Return to the Long Grass and there's another the title of which I forget. He could write too. The library is your friend and a free place to start.0 -
Along with Jeff Cooper, Masad Ayoob, etc. There are also organizations that allow you to practice using the weapon in situations. IDPA comes immediately to mind. This uses stock guns with standard holsters in various tactical situations. A lot more fun and educational than shooting down a lane at the range. 0
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