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Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies

Author:

Greg Lickenbrock

Overview

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.

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.

Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Firearms are inherently dangerous. If you aren’t careful with a gun, you could injure or kill yourself or another person. That’s why it’s imperative that you always adhere to several safety rules, secure your gun when you aren’t using it, and understand the various components of firearms before you attempt to handle them.

About The Author

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.