{"product_id":"safe-gun-ownership-for-dummies-isbn-9781119894841","title":"Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA straightforward guide to being smart with your firearm\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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. \u003ci\u003eSafe Gun Ownership For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003epaves 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn, internalize, and apply the rules of gun safety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand federal, state, and local gun laws\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind a good gun safety course for hands-on practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStore and transport your firearm securely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen it’s time to start training on your new firearm and the safety rules of gun ownership, \u003ci\u003eSafe Gun Ownership For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is at the ready with everything you need to know to make safety your aim. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Gun Safety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: The Basics of Safe Gun Ownership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Reasons to Own a Firearm 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining a sense of security 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHunting and recreational shooting 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking part in history 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThings to Consider Before Purchasing a Firearm 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow will you secure it? 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho will have access to it? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen will you attend a training course? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Four Rules of Gun Safety 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 1: Treat all guns as if they are loaded 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 2: Never let your muzzle cover anything you aren’t willing to destroy 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 3: Keep your finger off the trigger until you’re on target and ready to shoot 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 4: Be sure of your target and what is behind it 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing other important rules to follow 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Whether a Gun is Loaded 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking semi-automatic pistols 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking revolvers 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking rifles or shotguns with detachable magazines 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking rifles or shotguns with internal magazines 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Legally Speaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding U.S Federal Gun Regulations 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Second Amendment and its interpretations 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe National Firearms Act of 1934 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Federal Firearms Act of 1938 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gun Control Act of 1968 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe federal assault weapons ban of 1994 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act of 2005 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Down Landmark Supreme Court Decisions 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnited States v Miller\u003c\/i\u003e 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDistrict of Columbia v Heller\u003c\/i\u003e 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcDonald v Chicago\u003c\/i\u003e 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York State Rifle \u0026amp; Pistol Association v Bruen \u003c\/i\u003e27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating State and Local Laws 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing significant laws 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding helpful sites and resources 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Gun Laws Outside the United States 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanada 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwitzerland 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnited Kingdom 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAustralia 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Zealand 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: The Three Main Types of Firearms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Quick Trip through History: Cannons, Muskets, and More 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding early naming conventions 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing down for individual soldiers 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracing 1800s innovations to today’s guns 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing the Distance with Rifles 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding bolt-action basics 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveling up with lever actions 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining speed with semi-autos 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSorting Out Various Types of Shotguns 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimplifying shotgun shells 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking down break actions 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving from levers to pumps 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing up semi-auto scatterguns 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Hands on with Handguns 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasping the revolver revolution 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharting the rise of semi-autos 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Purchasing Your Firearm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour First Trip to the Gun Store 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to expect from salespeople 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on the type of gun to buy 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying before you buy 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Purchase Requirements 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilling out the required paperwork 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding holds and wait times 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Building a Gun Safety Mindset\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Introducing a Firearm into Your Household\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving “The Talk” with Your Family 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing your partner’s concerns 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining gun safety rules to children 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching children what to do if they encounter a firearm 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntering those dreaded teen years 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting Other People Know You Own a Gun 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Dangers of Overpenetration 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Safe and Secure Firearm Storage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Locks (Sometimes) Included with Guns 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Child Safety Lock Act of 2005 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to use a cable lock — and why it isn’t enough 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe problems with trigger locks 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting in Sturdy Steel with Gun Safes and Vaults 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring in size, construction, and more 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking down the various lock types 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding less traditional storage options 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasping the Importance of Storing Ammunition Separately 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Manual Labor \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Inside Your Firearm’s Manual 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the safety 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoading and unloading the gun 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisassembly made easy 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning the warranty information 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching Out for Other Warnings 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the wrong ammunition 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the right balance of lubrication 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping the Record Straight 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Cleaning and Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for Your Gun between Trips to the Range 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering the right tools and supplies 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking your gun apart 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScrubbing the barrel 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspecting the interior 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding lube and other finishing touches 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing With the Usual Wear and Tear 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying common wear points 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing parts — and knowing your limits 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting Two Larger Issues 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClearing bore obstructions 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving light rust 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Getting to Know Ammunition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sense of Rifle and Handgun Ammunition 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting acquainted with cartridge components and naming conventions 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the basics of ballistics and barrel rifling 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding today’s handgun bullets 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing various rifle bullets 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSorting Out Shotgun Shells 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscerning shell components and naming conventions 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining shotshells by use 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Today’s Firearm Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarrying Your Gun 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing handgun holsters 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a sling for your long gun 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Common Shooting Aids 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZeroing in with sights and optics 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding steady with monopods, bipods, and more 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering up with lights, lasers, and combination units 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing Your Gun 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpgrades you can do at home 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpgrades that require gunsmithing 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Other Helpful Accessories 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Leaving Home with Your Firearm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransporting a Gun in a Vehicle 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding relevant laws 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining vehicle storage options — and their risks 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrossing State Lines with a Firearm 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraveling by road 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraveling by air 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarrying a Firearm on Your Person 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know your state’s carry laws and off-limit locations 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing common carry positions 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding injury while unholstering 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Discovering How to Use Your Firearm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Basic Training\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Why You Need to Attend a Training Course 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What to Expect from a Training Course 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking down the types of courses 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering three major factors: cost, time, and format 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding common course requirements 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating course options 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a Training Course Near You 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRange Safety Fundamentals 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining common range rules 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDressing appropriately 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting your eyesight 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting your hearing 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for All Types of Weather 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing Your Education 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: On the Mark\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning the Basics of Accurate Shooting 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing a firm grip on a handgun 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding onto a rifle or shotgun 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting into position 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSighting in 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing for better accuracy 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the trigger 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing Your Shooting Skills Safely 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximizing your range time 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing your results 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming Cross-Eye Dominance 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Reloading and Clearing Malfunctions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDissecting the Anatomy of a Detachable Magazine 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReloading a Pistol Three Different Ways 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe empty reload 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe speed reload 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe retention reload 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafely Unloading a Gun 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting Common Pistol Malfunctions 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClearing a failure to eject 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixing a failure to feed 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with double feeds 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing ammo-related problems 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Think Carefully before You Shoot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Hunting and Sport Shooting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to Hunt with a Firearm 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know your state’s wildlife agency 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending a hunter education course 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming an ethical hunter 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking down various types of hunting 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering helpful hunting gear 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing for Gold at Shooting Matches 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning popular shooting disciplines 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting helpful competition gear 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending your first match 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Firearms and Self-Defense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Reach for a Gun 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting your home from the outside 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting your home from the inside 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Castle Doctrine 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpreting the castle doctrine today 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the limits of the law 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating an Emergency Plan 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Self-Defense with a Firearm Outside the Home 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ten Common Myths about Firearms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: “The Wild West Was Full of Gunplay” 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: “A Gun Will Make Me Safer” 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: “Guns Don’t Kill People; People Kill People” 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: “Polymer Guns Won’t Set off Metal Detectors” 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: “The Only Thing That Can Stop a Bad Guy with a Gun Is a Good Guy with a Gun” 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: “Millions of People Defend Themselves with Guns Every Year” 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: “Guns Can Blow You Away” 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: “Every Gun Sale Already Requires a Background Check” 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: “Blame Video Games, Not Guns” 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: “I Love Guns — They Make Me Who I Am” 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten (or More) Gun Terms You’re Using Incorrectly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying “Clip” Instead of “Magazine” 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBullets, Cartridges, and More 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccuracy versus Precision 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Two Meanings of Pistol 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemi-Automatic versus Automatic 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssault Rifles and Assault Weapons 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Suppressors Aren’t Quite Silencers 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandard and High Capacity 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrip and Handle Defined 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Steps to Restore a Classic Gun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnload and Inspect the Firearm 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch the Make and Model 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecide What You Want to Do with It 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarefully Disassemble and Clean It 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemove Light Rust from Metal Surfaces 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplace Any Missing or Damaged Parts 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefinish the Metal — or Not 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestore the Wood 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClean, Lubricate, and Reassemble It 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave a Gunsmith Back Up your Work 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg Lickenbrock\u003c\/b\u003e is a senior firearms analyst and technical advisor for the largest non-profit organization dedicated to gun violence prevention and safety in the United States. He previously spent nearly a decade serving as an editor and writer for several outdoor and firearm-related publications.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecome a safety-conscious firearm owner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople choose to purchase a firearm for a lot of reasons. Some buy a gun for a sense of personal protection. Others own a firearm for sport. Whatever your reason for becoming a gun owner might be, it's best to understand how to store and use your firearm safely. This book cuts right to the point of how a gun owner can keep themselves and others safe. 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