Description
A straightforward guide to being smart with your firearm
With gun sales at an all-time high in the U.S., easy-to-understand advice on storing and possessing guns safely is at an all-time premium. Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies paves the way for new and novice gun owners to learn the basics of firearm ownership in a non-partisan tone. This book helps gun owners thoroughly explore the rules of gun safety and adopt the habits of savvy firearm aficionados. Written by a firearms expert and analyst who has reviewed hundreds of firearms along with gun safety and storage options, this guide helps you develop a safety mindset and apply practices to assure you and your family avoid harm.
- Learn, internalize, and apply the rules of gun safety
- Understand federal, state, and local gun laws
- Find a good gun safety course for hands-on practice
- Store and transport your firearm securely
When it’s time to start training on your new firearm and the safety rules of gun ownership, Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies is at the ready with everything you need to know to make safety your aim.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Gun Safety 5
Chapter 1: The Basics of Safe Gun Ownership 7
Chapter 2: Legally Speaking 19
Chapter 3: The Three Main Types of Firearms 35
Chapter 4: Purchasing Your Firearm 65
Part 2: Building a Gun Safety Mindset 79
Chapter 5: Introducing a Firearm into Your Household 81
Chapter 6: Safe and Secure Firearm Storage 91
Chapter 7: Manual Labor 105
Chapter 8: Cleaning and Maintenance 113
Chapter 9: Getting to Know Ammunition 127
Chapter 10: Today’s Firearm Accessories 145
Chapter 11: Leaving Home with Your Firearm 165
Part 3: Discovering How to Use Your Firearm 181
Chapter 12: Basic Training 183
Chapter 13: On the Mark 203
Chapter 14: Reloading and Clearing Malfunctions 225
Part 4: Think Carefully before You Shoot 239
Chapter 15: Hunting and Sport Shooting 241
Chapter 16: Firearms and Self-Defense 257
Part 5: The Part of Tens 269
Chapter 17: Ten Common Myths about Firearms 271
Chapter 18: Ten (or More) Gun Terms You’re Using Incorrectly 279
Chapter 19: Ten Steps to Restore a Classic Gun 287
Index 295
