Things like being able to identify different variants of the mauser or comprehensive understanding of the history of the house of kalashnikov. The worlds first submachine gun a fully automatic firearm which fires pistol cartridges able to be maneuvered by a single soldier is the mp18. A few nra staff members from across the organization have selected informative books to keep the everyday gun owner well read. Discover revealing features on twenty key guns from history, including the musket, gatling gun and ak47 assault rifle. A collector of both firearms and books, ross was unable to count 10 books and gave us 20. Bellesiles pronounced buhleel has denied that the errors in arming america. William doyle has written or cowritten seven books, including pt 109.
On my list of essential reference books for serious gun collectors. When you hear nra president wayne lapierre call for armed guards in schools. The availability of guns is controlled by nations and localities throughout the world. Gun making books, gun repair, gun construction the. It features more than 300 iconic examples, including the military ak47. Even so, more guns, less crime is one of the most influential books on gun policy. David poole was a motorsports writer for the charlotte observer for twelve years, traveling around the country more than thirty weekends a year covering nascar s top series and teams. Includes articles on vintage guns, antique firearms, gun collecting, and howtos from the greatest gun writers of yesteryear. Discover how gun design influenced warfare, from the 15th century when the arquebus defeated swordsmen, to the 20th century when the submachinegun gave the military vastly increased firepower. Firearms appeared in the middle east between the late th century and early 14th century.
Nascar held its first strictly stock race on june 19, 1949, at the charlotte speedway in north carolina. Home browse sociology and anthropology criminology and crime gun violence. In china, the earliest firearm was the fire lance, a blackpowderfilled tube attached to the end of a spear and used as a flamethrower not to be confused with the byzantine flamethrower. This is one of my most often used books, and i cannot overemphasize the value and accuracy of the information in this book. Nascar cup series gear is at the nascar superstore. Obviously, the guns of the south is a novel about the confederacy, but the viewpoint characters are either patrician gentlemen, like general lee, or remarkably liberal by the standards of the day. A visual history shows in unique visual detail on how gun design evolved. The books can be downloaded in both pdf and text formats, as follows. Discover librarianselected research resources on gun violence from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. When it opens up, you will be given the option of text or pdf formats. Dec 21, 2008 a new book traces american history though the sight of a gun. Gun digest media publishes one of the most extensive firearms and shooting portfolios of gun books in the industry, meeting the needs of nearly every gun and shooting niche. Shop for your favorite nascar drivers apparel, tshirts, hats, twill jackets, fleece, customizedpersonalized gear, diecast cars, womens and kids apparel, flags, tailgating gear and more. The gun is a nonfiction book written by journalist c. Some,000 fans were on hand to watch glenn dunnaway finish the 200lap race first in his. If you want deep reading about firearmsthere are a few books that provide very detailed information. In the united states the right of the people to keep and bear arms is guaranteed by the constitution. An american epic of war, survival, and the destiny of john f. The berman museum of world history s holdings number 8,500 objects, with 3,000 items related to world history exhibited in its galleries. If you cant find it, let us know, and we will find it for you. It was introduced into service in 1918 by the german army during world war i as the primary weapon of the stosstruppen assault groups specialized in trench combat. Published in conjunction with the smithsonian institution, firearms.
From saturday night specials to ak47s by wendy cukier. Recommended book on the history of gun control specifically i am looking for books which would include both successful and failed attempts at gun control. America is grieving in the wake of the worst mass shooting in recent u. It covers the origins of the design, its invention and distribution, and the consequences of the patterns spread around the world. No matter how much you might know, there is always something new to learn, especially when it comes to firearms and gun culture. Dealers please contact us about this book and others published by. Best sellers gundigest store the worlds foremost gun. Articles taken from the history of gun digest books. Tim richmond born 19550607 june 7, 1955 ashland, ohio died august, 1989 198908 aged 34 west palm beach, florida cause of death hivaids awards named one of the 50 greatest nascar drivers of all time 1998 international motorsports hall of fame inductee 2002 nascar cup series career 185 races run over 8 years best finish 3rd 1986 first race 1980 cocacola 500 pocono last. Richard gatling created his gun during the american civil war, he sincerely believed that his invention would end war by making it unthinkable to use due to. Nascar live race coverage, latest news, race results, standings, schedules, and driver stats for cup, xfinity, gander outdoors.
This essential overview of the legendary guns and armsmakers of the civil war era includes. The practical guide to airgun hunting by jim chapman, 2nd edition. Inevitably though, the characters express the views of the time using the terminology of the time. The tragedy in oregon has once again pushed gun control to the forefront of american conversation and the 2016 election with the rising death toll from firearms in. Best books to learn firearms history i have been impressed with some of the knowledge that folks here have of of the history of firearms sprecifically of wwi and wwii era guns.
Jun, 2016 america is grieving in the wake of the worst mass shooting in recent u. In the united states the right of the people to keep and bear arms is guaranteed by the constitution, but has been variously interpreted through the years. The origins of a national gun culture are more serious than the ones found in any lengthy and serious work of. The best gun books for any gun owner gun digest store is where youll find a fantastic selection of books about concealed carry, gun values, gunsmithing, gun laws, selfdefense, gun history and more from the worlds best gun writers and leading gun experts. The ultimate record of guns through the ages from rifles to sniper guns, machine guns to grenade launchers, a fully loaded guide to over 300 of the most important guns from the last 700 years. Army ordnance officer, serious shooter, and one of. Go down to the book description, not the initial list of titles only. Historical gun articles taken from the pages of the gun digest library, from the classic gun writers. During times like these, its easy to feel helpless about our ability to enact meaningful change. However, iqtidar alam khan argues that it was invading mongols who. The gatling gun was a handdriven, crankoperated, multibarrel, machine gun.
Of course, the nra thinks the gun control side is full of shoddy science and willfully denies the power of deterrence. Army ordnance officer, serious shooter, and one of the premier collectors of m1903 rifles in the nation. Apr 16, 2012 discover how gun design influenced warfare, from the 15th century when the arquebus defeated swordsmen, to the 20th century when the submachinegun gave the military vastly increased firepower. All titles listed are in print and available, except where noted. It tells the tale of several shootings, both mass and domestic violence, while also painting a picture of the history of many of the bigname gun manufacturers and their lobbying efforts in dc. Mind you, in respect to a lot of stuff dedicated to weapons and small arms in general that i got recently put my eyes on, this book is perhaps one of the best, if anything, it tries to be truly encyclopedic, offering an overview of each type of firearm, from the. Gunsmithing manuals, precision marksmanship instruction, concealedcarry guides, manufacturer histories, and much, much more are covered in our collection. Oct 08, 2015 the tragedy in oregon has once again pushed gun control to the forefront of american conversation and the 2016 election with the rising death toll from firearms in the u. Nascar official home race results, schedule, standings. We offer a very good selection of books and videos on modern guns and also antique firearms. If you dont see what you are looking for in a particular category, please try the search feature.
He is the distinguished service professor of political science at the state university of new. The history and evolution of guns as told through pictures. These books will make you think differently about the gun. The origins of a national gun culture are more serious than the ones found in. Chivers about the ak47 rifle and its variants, and the impact they have had on the world. An academic book filled with statistics rarely encapsulates the zeitgeist of a movement so perfectly. Rare photos not appropriate for history books youtube. The first machine gun with reliable loading, the gatling gun had the ability to fire sustained multiple bursts. Collector grade publications online gun books store. It features more than 300 iconic examples, including the military ak47 assault rifle and the pistol used by many police forces the glock 17. This essential overview of the legendary guns and armsmakers of the civil war era includes exquisite photography of the handguns, rifles, and. Our books are sorted by the following categories, however, some books may fall into more than one category. A history of gun control and millions of other books are available for instant access.
List of books and articles about gun violence online. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Historians prizewinning book on guns is embroiled in a. The earliest known depiction of a gunpowder weapon is the illustration of a firelance on a mid10th. Gun timeline historical timeline of the development of modern weapons starting at 64 with the first recorded use of a firearm and ending in 1892 with the introduction of automatic handguns. Of course, the nra thinks the guncontrol side is full of shoddy science and willfully denies the power of deterrence. To view our preferred customer policy, simply click on the policiesdiscounts button on the left dont forget to type in the word discount in our search feature our books are sorted by the following categories, however, some books may fall into more than one category. To see our complete offering click on gunsmithing and gun skills on the menu to the left. That size count little, especially when it comes to reference andor encyclopedic texts, as this cinder block in print would be.
Gun digest gun digest books gun books gun magazine. Selected fulltext books and articles the global gun epidemic. A biography, and host andrea seabrook visit a shooting range to tell the story. This 99 page soft back book is superbly printed and covers all aspects of airgun shooting, choosing accessories, air gun law, methods of camouflage, air gun history and more. An illustrated history charts the evolution of the gun, from the pistol and rifle, to the machine gun and revolver. Jan 27, 2011 robert spitzer is the author of several books on the history of gun laws and the second amendment. Free download as i finished working on the second edition of the practical guide to airgun huntin. A new book traces american history though the sight of a gun. Please take a possible time lag into account when contacting us. Ross is my go to man on anything guns, especially anything wr as well as ball and shot guns. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. He also wrote several books on nascar, including tim richmond. An illustrated history of military, sporting, and antique firearms by mcnab, chris isbn.
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