Safe Gun Ownership for Dummies - Paperback

by Greg Lickenbrock (Author)

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.

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Become a safety-conscious firearm owner

People 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. Written by a firearms expert who's tested numerous firearms and gun safety options, this book explains how to learn your local gun laws, select the firearm that fits your needs, find a training course, store your gun at home, and improve your firearm handling skills.

Inside...

• The core rules of gun safety
• Ways to learn your local gun laws
• How to talk to your family about keeping firearms in the home
• Tips on safely storing and transporting guns
• Insight on various types of firearms and ammunition
• Advice on improving performance on the firing range
• Common myths about guns

Author Biography

Greg Lickenbrock 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.