Weapons that fire projectiles at high velocity; a kinetic energy weapon that fires either a single or multiple projectiles propelled at high velocity by the gases produced by action of the rapid confined burning of a propellant. This process of rapid burning is technically known as deflagration. In older firearms, this propellant was typically blackpowder, but modern firearms use smokeless powder or other propellants.
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Contains a directory of firearm manufacturers and distributors, pro gun ownership statistics covering crime, firearms production, and firearms sales, links to state and federal gun laws, political insights, industry news, gun reviews, community forums, and more. Sponsored by the National Association of Federally Licensed Firearms Dealers (NAFLFD) and the Professional Gun Retailers Association (PGRA).
http://www.amfire.com/
Carries a wide variety of firearms, including shotguns, rifles, pistols, and rimfire firearms. Includes product information, dealer locator, video library with product video overviews and shooting exercises, company news and information, and a customer service index.
http://www.browning.com
Carries a large and varied inventory of firearms, ammunitions and other related products. Includes a store directory, manufacturer index, gun classifieds, gun reviews and ordering information.
http://www.budsgunshop.com
The Gun Laws website provides information and commentary on the current state of laws and regulations affecting guns and gun owners in America. The website also has gun owner guides for many different US states including California, Texas and Virginia. The website also has books and other products on gun politics.
http://www.gunlaws.com
Provides an online resource for gun enthusiasts. Includes firearm information, tips and advice, a collectors' corner, Q&A index, politics and opinions, and other firearm related content.
http://www.gunblast.com
Allows users to buy and sell guns, ammunition, archery, collectible firearms, furniture, hunting gear, survival gear, vehicles and other firearms accessories. The website also provides information on how to buy and sell products and also allows users to join in auctions and forum discussion.
http://www.gunbroker.com
Provides an online destination for firearm enthusiasts. Includes reviews and pictures of various firearms, gunsmithing and muzzleloading information, Second Amendment, shooting tips, tactics and training index.
http://www.gunsandammomag.com
Hunting and Shooting Sports Safety Resources for Young People
A collection of links to material with safety tips for young hunters. Topics include safety rules for firearms, water hunting, bow hunting, tree stand safety, hunting and shooting sports resources and statistics. Some material is specific to Michigan. From the University of Michigan Health System.
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/huntresources.htm
Online provider of a wide variety of firearms and related equipment including ammunition and knives. Includes online purchase information, manufacturer listings and dealer locations. Offers training services, lifetime warranty and store specials.
http://www.impactguns.com
Sells a wide array of military and sporting firearms, ammunition and accessories at wholesale prices. Includes store map and driving directions, store hours, in-store specials, gun show list and a gun grading guide.
http://www.jgsales.com
National 4-H Shooting Sports Foundation
This program is designed to help youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms and the principles of hunting and archery. The activities of the program and support of adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and conservation ethics.
http://www.4-hshootingsports.org/
National Association of Shooting Ranges
An association to promotes th development of state-of-the-art target shooting facilities. Also provides advocacy of these facilities by providing communication, information, and partnerships between the ranges, the community and the industry.
http://www.rangeinfo.org/
National Shooting Sports Foundation
Trade association for the shooting, hunting and firearms industry. Formed in 1961, the National Shooting Sports Foundation is a not-for-profit organization with a membership of more than 3,600 manufacturers, distributors, retailers, sportsmen's organizations and publishers.
http://www.nssf.org/
Details of historical firearms such as matchlock, wheel lock, snaphaunce, flintlock including and approximate timeline for the evolution of firing mechanisms.
http://www.silcom.com/~vikman/isles/scriptorium/firearm/firearm.html
Manufactures rifles, shotguns, ammunition, other firearms and other sport shooting essentials. Includes safety information, sportsmen's library, parts information, repair services, product registration index, an online store and 20009 catalog download.
http://www.remington.com
Offers an array of firearms and accessories for global military, law enforcement and commercial users. Includes an online store, custom shop, dealer locator, and an overview of their education and training programs.
http://www.sigsauer.com
Offers a wide assortment of fireguns and law enforcement goods. Includes product catalogs, dealer locator, dealer resources, product recalls, maintenance and safety information, membership information, shooting fundamentals, customer support section and information about the company's shooting sports center at Springfield, Massachusetts.
http://www.smith-wesson.com
The Civil War Soldier: Civil War Small Arms
A concise introduction to the firearms used in the US Civil War, including technical specifications, soldier's opinions of the weapons, the impact caused by weapon shortages, key foreign and domestic manufacturers, and status of production by the war's end. Includes a bibliography. From the Gettysburg National Military Park of the U.S. National Park Service.
http://www.nps.gov/archive/gett/soldierlife/webguns.htm
Provides an online forum for firearms enthusiasts. Includes several message boards, site FAQs, firearms library and links to related websites.
http://www.thefiringline.com
Provides discussion forums for gun enthusiasts. Includes discussion on legal gun issues, strategies and tactics, tools and technologies, competition shooting, hunting, gears and ammunition and other gun related discussion.
http://www.thehighroad.org/
A state-by-state listing of shooting ranges and target shooting facilities to find where to practice target shooting, find a safety course or learn how to get started in shooting. Find what you're looking for at a range near you.
http://www.wheretoshoot.org/
