Trigger Guard: A Writer's Guide to Firearms

“One of the finest research tools of its kind.”– Jon Land, NYT-bestselling author of The Eighth TrumpetDon’t be gun-shy.Guns are featured in almost every form of fiction, and firearms aficionados love to call out mistakes. Fear not: You don’t have to be a gun pro to create accurate gun-related prose.Retired Green Beret Chris Grall’s Trigger Guard is a one-stop resource for fiction writers about countless firearm-related topics, including:The development and evolution of firearms, from the musket to the machine gunDetailed illustrations of every weapon discussedBasic firearm anatomyTypes of ammunition and the history of their developmentRealistic firearm malfunctions Advice on choosing the right weapon for your characterinstructions for writing dynamic action scenesA copyediting style guideA detailed glossary of more than 180 firearms-related terms Read more