Trigger Guard

DON'T BE GUN-SHY Guns are featured in almost every form of fiction, and firearm aficionados love to call out mistakes when they catch them. Fear not. You don't have to be a gun pro to write gun prose. Trigger Guard will teach you the history of firearms, the basics of firearm anatomy, how to avoid common errors, how to use gun terminology, and how to write gunfights in a believable way. This guide contains: The evolution of firearms, from the musket to the machinegun, with examples of each. Types of ammunition. Firearm malfunctions. Common firearms mistakes. Advice on choosing the right firearm for your story. Advice for writing action scenes. A comprehensive firearms style guide. A glossary of more than 180 common firearms-related terms