Shooting Handguns: An Introductory Guide to Shooting Safely and Effectively

Wier, Gregory M.,Wier, Stephen D.

ISBN 10: 0764358375 / ISBN 13: 9780764358371

Published by Schiffer Military History, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Shooting Handguns: An Introductory Guide to Shooting Safely and Effectively
• Publisher: Schiffer Military History
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764358375
• ISBN 13: 9780764358371
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A primer on how to shoot handguns safely and effectively

Remove the mystery around handguns with this simple beginner's guide. Without proper safety knowledge and training, the idea of shooting, or being around, a handgun can be frightening. Written for the novice shooter, Shooting Handguns focuses on the fundamentals needed to own and operate a handgun.

Using clear and concise language and illustrations, the authors break down step by step how to handle and shoot a handgun. Learn the three simple rules to ensure safety at all times, and what to look for when buying your first handgun. Understand how a handgun functions and the different components of ammunition. Know the common problems that shooters experience and how to fix them.

Arm yourself for success and handle any handgun with confidence with Shooting Handguns. 

About the Author

Gregory Wier is a biochemist who received his PhD in molecular biology and biochemistry at the University of Pittsburgh in 2015. Since getting his degree, he has spent time teaching biology and chemistry both online and in person. He has grown up around firearms, having considerable experience shooting. He is the son of Stephen Wier, a retired high school biology teacher who grew up shooting firearms. After retiring from teaching high school after 36 years, Stephen began teaching introductory handgun classes and has since expanded to teaching a plethora of topics, including rifle, shotgun, and reloading. He is an avid competitive shooter and collector of military surplus firearms.