The Gun Book for Boys [Hardcover]

For some, hunting is a rite of passage. The Gun Book for Boys is a hunting guide for those who embrace the sport of hunting, outlining the game and the tools of their destruction. With a bit of history surrounding the creation of guns through history, their advancement, the essential gear of history, and much more. The Gun Book for Boys is a fun and practical read with plenty of references and black and white photography throughout, highly recommended.&the best beginner's gun manual ever&&this one gets my highest recommendation, I don't care what the age of the person is or the sex, whether it's a kid or parent, boy or girl, The Gun Book for Boys is a great way to start&The first of a three-volume series, this book is aimed at young readers interested in guns and shooting but who have no background in firearms and dont know where to begin. Thoroughly illustrated with drawings and photos, it defines firearms terms, provides hands-on advice about using and maintaining guns, and explains aspects of shooting ranging from historic target matches to military sniping. Through example and anecdote, the book emphasizes safety and proper usage, and everything is presented in easily managed portions that can be read in series or singlybacked up with an index and suggestions for further reading.Its a simple fact: Guns are part of America. Guns enabled the Pilgrims to stay in the New World. The first shots of the American Revolution were fired when British troops tried to seize Colonists guns, powder and shot. Americas Industrial Age was spurred by gunmakers and the need to better equip soldiers. The Wild West was settled by ranchers, miners, traders, fur trappers and farmers, whose guns fed and protected them and their families. America and firearms literally grew up together, but now some people only equate guns with crime and violence. Gun control has become a polarizing political issue, and misinformation about firearms is spreading, intentionally and unintentionally, fl³°