Checkerboard social studies library. Gun education and safety
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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This title examines the history and development of guns and their firing mechanisms, from the early arquebus, through muskets and long guns, to today's revolvers, rifles, and shotguns. Readers will learn about the advancement from black powder to gunpowder, as well as the development of ammunition. Leaders in the field of gun development such as John Moses Browning are also introduced. The history of gun rights and important legal decisions are also...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This title examines the roots of the second amendment to the US Constitution, from the history of gun rights in England, to the Founders' reasoning behind the second amendment, and the responsibilities that accompany these rights. Important regulating legislation such as the National Firearms Act Gun Control Act of 1968, and the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act are examined, as well as important court decisions such as District of Columbia v....
3) Gun Safety
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This title examines the four golden rules of gun safety. The importance of understanding how a gun works is also covered-including safe loading and unloading-as well as how to safely hold and carry it. Permits and registration requirements and how they differ by state are examined, as are laws governing transporting guns. Hunting safety is covered, including different types of guns used in hunting and how their safeties operate, and different types...
4) Gun sports
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides information about gun sports, including target shooting, shotgun sports, and more.
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the different types of guns and firearms, including combination guns, artillery, rockets and grenades, electroshock weapons, underwater guns, flare guns, and modern combination guns.