I want to learn more about guns, where can I start besides Wikipedia?For a long time I used to be passively against gun ownership, but talking with people who are in favor of it made me realize I don't really know much at all and was mainly afraid because I didn't know how to use a gun safely. I want to change my perspective and maybe feel less fear about it.I have a few questions but I don't want to act like a faggot by asking too much at once. Any beginner materials are appreciated.
Been Stoeger, barrel and hatchet, Paul Harrell, regular guy training. All good places to start.
>>64204191just watch all of Forgotten Weapons from the beginning (and Paul Harrell, like the other anon said)guns are machines, no more different from cars - well, except for the fact cars kill more people than guns
>>64204191If you're actually serious, NRA firearms safety certification. learning the four rules of safe firearm handling is one of the most overlooked aspects of the untrained. this is not a government sponsored program, this is what the firearms community can easily recognize as good advice and information. I wouldn't be surprised if there's also an associated youTube video. you'll find the NRA's material is useful outside of the United States as well. Universal rules simply are.
>>64204191Play that free gun disassembly game on Steam, can pick up a lot through that. Video games in general can be surprisingly educational, H3VR is great if you have a headset laying around already. Actually go to a range if they have rentals and fuck around for a day with whatever tickles your fancy.
what other anons said, i'd also recommend royal armouries with that brit dude, it's pretty chill, stuff like this:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lACJ-NeH4w
>>64204191If you want an autist's reading list then>The Gun and its Development by W. W. Greener>The Machine Gun by George Chinn>Sixguns by Elmer Keith>The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunneryhttps://archive.org/details/Combat_Handgunnery_The_Gun_Digest_Book_of_4th_Edition_by_Chuck_Taylor/page/n5/mode/2uphttps://openlibrary.org/works/OL3156857W/The_gun_and_its_developmentIf you want videos then Paul Harrel youtube channel is the best our there. Jeff Cooper and Massad Ayoob too.https://www.youtube.com/@PaulHarrell/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILlgeQ5Lm6Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79pIyORucoIIf you actually want to learn about guns, find someone who knows what they're doing to take you out shooting.
>>64204207Forgotten weapons is an invaluable resource. Ian’s info isn’t too surface level or too deep. Palatable for 99.9% of audiences.
>>64204191Visit a range, shoot some guns.
>>64204191Check out Hickok45 on YouTube. His channel is like watching your grandpa shoot guns and talk about them a little. He's not into tactical stuff and doesn't really insert politics into his channel. Just an old dude shooting and talking about guns.
>>64204268>>The Gun and its Development by W. W. Greener>>The Machine Gun by George ChinnIf there ever was a 'gun bible' then these might as well be the Old and New testament respectively. Greener explains the history of guns from the invention of gunpowder to the early 20th century. It covers how guns were made, the evolution from muzzle-loaders to modern actions, gunpowder chemistry, primers, cartridges, ballistics, etc. Chinn takes over and explains all the various modern self-loading mechanisms. Both are absolutely amazing resources, and they're both in the public domain so you can read them free online.>>Sixguns by Elmer KeithAlso very good. Despite being focused on revolvers it also covers hunting, defense, handloading, and other topics.Picrel is another very good fundamental gun book.
>>64204191For the fundamentals of their mechanical function, the Cycle of Operations training film from WW2 is invaluable. For practical shooting and such, Paul Harrel (God rest his soul) is the king. If you're interested in the history and development of guns, there is literally no better place than C&Rsenal. Although their content was primarily focused on WW1 era weaponry (a since completed series) and is only now focusing on whatever the team behind it pleases. Forgotten Weapons is fine but often deals with oddballs, has lesser production quality and poorer research on even the better known examples. I'd also suggest Britishmuzzleloaders for more commonwealth focused and documentary-style history.https://youtu.be/HJnhr08aIJshttps://youtu.be/ts8WLSpdEBQhttps://youtu.be/B4vfqLkQC6ghttps://youtu.be/ING7IwC_Rq4
>>64204221I'm entirely serious, sorry that I ended up falling asleep not long after posting.I heard a lot about the tragedy of gun violence and it blinded me to many benefits, plus recently I've been thinking about how cool the technology behind them is. I really do want to learn more about them.
Just be shooting it. Also Hickcock 45, granthumb, Paul Harrel are my favorite I think
>>64204601I checked out Paul Harrel a bit as the thread suggested, he has a really nice vibe to him and I feel like I could watch a lot
>>64204458That cycle of operations film is how I first learned how guns worked, I was gonna mention it. Anyways, others in the thread have already recommended most of these, but here are some of my favorite channels:Paul Harrel: Very down to earth practical application of firearms knowledge to real life situationsForgotten Weapons: Videos about historically significant firearms and firearm-related concepts, often disassembles the weapon and explains how it operatesHoffman Tactical: Homemade firearms and experimental weapon systemsBrandon Herrera: Gun memes, culture, and politicsGarand Thumb: A mix of weapon reviews and fun, LARP-y content
>>64204191Get an 11.5 PSA AR and a gen 3 glock 19Get 1000rds for eachShoot em
OP, >>64204221 is the way to start. Learn the basics of firearms safety, then the rest can follow however you want.
Go rent a glock from a gun range and shoot it. Then try a sig. Choose one and make it your entire identity when you post here.
>>64205426>Learn the basics of firearms safetyClearly that's important, but it also so simple to learn that it's hardly worth talking about. Firearms safety takes 5 minutes to learn. 30 seconds if you aren't a retard. OP needs something to start learning after that.I'm going to throw Picrel out here. Any version is good, really. This isn't about guns, but is about cartridges and their use. Ever want to know why there are so many cartridges and what they do? This explains.
>>64204191Using, owning, gunsmithing, history, politics, design/mechanics, what are you looking for?My first exposure to guns was a box of loose parts that I put together into my first AR so I had a bit of a different perspective than most.
A lot of deluded replies ITT. The truth is that if your father or another male relative or caretaker didn't show/teach you as a child, then it's just not possible to have a developed understanding. This is true in most places.
>>64204191A book?Start with Complete Book of Rifles and Shotguns: With a Seven-lesson Rifle Shooting CourseBook by Jack O'Connor It has stated but it is a solid stuff and go look up gunblue490, an old boy who has good instuctional videos on basics of guns he's an ex policeman and former military sniper and knows his stuff
>>64206230>has datedsry typo
Firearms: An Illustrated History by DK is a beautiful bookThe The Gun and Its Development by Greener is a deeper dive Firearms: A Collectors Guide, 1326-1900, Durdik, Jan, Hamlyn is a good intoduction to collectingI also recommend Hugh Pollard -" History of Firearms"
>>64206283>Hugh Pollard -" History of Firearms"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Pollard_(intelligence_officer)
>>64204268>The Gun and its Development by W. W. GreenerAny idea if the 9th edition is the final version? When I look online I get some sources saying the 9th edition is from 1910 and some saying its from 2002. I assume this means they're the same edition but republished in 2002 with a different cover.
>>64207187Yes, the 9th edition from 1910 is the final one. However it has been reprinted a zillion times so you'll see later publication dates if you're browsing for physical copies.
Look up these "how does [gun type] work" 3d animation videos. Here's one for the 1911, but you can find them for AR-15, etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjQrhDKDWFkJust remember: Guns are dangerous.
>>64205438Lol you got the roles reversed there. At least on this particular board.
