Learning to be a "Gun Guy" (Read 3974 times)

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Learning to be a "Gun Guy"
« on: November 06, 2011, 09:01:54 AM »
Hi, I am new to this forum and firearms and was wondering if anyone could recommend any websites or books to help me learn about ballistics and gun mechanics.  Kinda like a primer for the new guy.

Thank You

Alex Europa

Re: Learning to be a "Gun Guy"
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2011, 09:44:25 AM »
Hm, good question. It's nice to see someone being proactive!

Here's a good beginner link: http://www.savetheguns.com/firearms_101.htm

Also, some good gun news blogs are Snowflakes in Hell, Gun Nuts Media, Pistol-Training, and Sharp as a Marble.

Also, don't hesitate to ask any specific questions you might have.

Edit to Add: How could I forget Ammoland.com?!

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Re: Learning to be a "Gun Guy"
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2011, 08:41:29 PM »
Welcome "thumbless" :shaka:
I'm sure you can bring something new to the table that no one knows about   :thumbsup:
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Re: Learning to be a "Gun Guy"
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2011, 09:30:58 PM »
I haven't read it myself, but Jeff Cooper's book "Ride Tall, Shoot Straight, Speak the Truth" comes highly recommended.  From what I understand, it's not just about guns, but more of a primer for manhood with a focus on guns.
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