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Firearms and Military Collections and Exhibits

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Rock Island Arsenal Museum, Rock Island, IL. The museum was renamed the John M. Browning Memorial Museum on November 4, 1959 in "recognition of Mr. Browning's contributions to ordnance technology and the armed forces."

Remington Firearms Plant & Museum, Illion, NY.

J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum, Claremore, OK.

The Browning Firearms Museum, Ogden, UT. [click on "MUSEUMS"]

NRA National Firearms Museum, Fairfax, VA.

Virginia War Museum, Newport News, VA.

Cody Firearms Museum, Cody, WY

AIRHOG offers a nice selection of FREE targets in HTML, PDF or .gif formats.

Firearms Talk - "Firearms, Guns & Weapons community discussion forums. Galleries, Reviews, Articles, Links and much more." Join in!

If you are near Quantico, Virginia, be sure to allow time to visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Opened November 10, 2006, it features a display of more than 60,000 artifacts in an area of 118,000 square feet.

Midway USA maintains their GUNTEC DICTIONARY to help consumers understand gun-related terms and products. The dictionary currently lists more than 5,000 terms and definitions. Go to midwayusa.com/dictionary.

Find an FFL - Verify an FFL - Search Revoked FFL through the BATFE FFLeZCheck

The Sporting Arms & Ammunition Manufacturer's Institute (SAAMI) has a terrific on-line glossary of terms and abbreviations.

Gunboards.com is completely free of charge, hosting more than 100 discussion forums dealing with either firearms or militaria, and boasting more than 25,000 members, gunboards.com is billed as being the website "by collectors-for collectors." The stated goal of the website is "to give all gun owners a home on the Internet, where they can pursue their hobby with like-minded people.

Specifications for barrel tapers from Border Barrel, Ltd.

Firing Line Design offers "Firearms-Friendly Website & Print Design."

Lee Jurras offers forums, classified, gun facts, and more. May 2007; Seems to have become a "clothing store."

Brownells offers a variety of "help sheets" explaining, for example: how to select a barrel twist rate; typical abbreviations used in describing firearms, ammo and parts; barrel contours; and more.

Online Data for the Informed Armed Citizen -- This is a terrific site, almost as good as The Gun Guy [chuckle] and you will want to add it to your bookmark listing. This site no longer exists.

A Nation of Riflemen reflects the opinions of Kim du Toit. I believe you'll find it interesting. Also has a wide assortment of firearms photos.

Geeks with Guns "This ain't your fathers' 2nd Amendment Website!"

Black Powder Revolvers -- A personal site offered by Bruce Tackett with more links to black powder and conversion firearms sites than any other site I've seen!

Rifleshooter.com -- a page "for shooters, by shooters" offers a superb source for information. May 2007; while the domain name www.rifleshooter.com is still registered, it goes nowhere.

The Firing Line forums. A great alternative to rec.guns

The Blackpowder Shooter's Resource Guide front page. May 2007; link fails - no server. Domain (sky.net) is registered but up for sale.

The Firearms Image Library page

Guntalk by Tom Gresham

WhatHappened at WACO? - information files

NRA members can purchase inexpensive firearms insurance through the NRA website or by calling 800-731-9302.

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The WWW Gun Defense Clock and more

REC.GUNS FAQ -- a wealth of basic firearms information

Sniper Country offers a wealth of information

FAQs by category

Another well-done FAQ finder

Internal Ballistics -- Steve Faber's page presents a summary of internal ballistics theory and offers some programs and peak pressure measuring device.

Introduction to Forensic Firearms Identification -- a superb site!

Zeno's Forensic Page -- forensic science, medicine and psychiatry

AFI Statistics Pages - American Firearms - crime, firearms facts and production figures.

The SHOTshow -- report of show activities and new products.

Firearms Exploded Views courtesy of Will Hale, Big Bear Gunworks

Armed & Female - Paxton Quigley's home page

Ammunition terminology -- translations (German, Spanish and Swedish to English)

Vaquero 760 -- a dedicated "gun guy!"

An interview with John R. Lott, Jr., author of More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws

John Lott's new book, More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws, Information.

The Turkey Shoot Net -- Designed for all the many promoters and shooters as a reference to the best shooting sport around.

"What are the gun laws like in Spain?"

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BOOKS and VIDEOS

Jeff Cooper's Life Story Available From Gunsite
Jeff Cooper -- The Soul And The Spirit features 311 pages and 213 photos.
Jeff Cooper (Col. John Cooper, USMC Ret), author/instructor, is legendary amound practical shooters and Americans devoted to the Second Amendment. Cooper saw action in WWII and Korea, has dabbled in amateur racing, has hunted extensively throughout the world and is an accompllished cook. these and other compelling elements of his life, including his acting credits, are carefully detailed in this definitive living biography, the author of which is the youngest of Cooper's three daughters, Lindy Cooper Wisdom.
Available from the Gunsite Pro Shop (TEL: 928-636-4565) for $24.95.

Down on the Border; A Western Lawman's Journal is a collection of real life stories and escapades that will make you laugh and educate you to times lost. Authored by Bart "Skeeter" Skelton. Available at www.Skeltonbooks.com.

Books & videos reviewed by The Gun Guy and others

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Encyclopaedia of Pistols and Revolvers; A.E. Hartink - Read review

Bullseyes Don't Shoot Back; Rex Applegate - Read review

The Tactical Advantage: A Definitive Study Of Personal Small-Arms Tactics; Gabriel Suarez - Read review

999 Officer Down: The Russ Reiker Story - Catherine Marfino-Reiker. Read the author's comments

Gun Tools: Their History and Identification ; James B. Shaffer, Lee A. Rutledge and R. Stephen Dorsey - Read review

How To Become A Master Handgunner: The Mechanics Of X-Count Shooting - Charles Stephens - Read review

Humanizing Gun Nuts is reviewed by Eric Dzinski in reason online, Feb. 2005

BOOKSELLERS

ANITE Productions Professional Firearm Videos

Steve Anderson authored Refinement and Repetition, a guide to home-based, dry-fire practice for IPSC-style competion.

B&B Sportsman's Supply books and videos

Black's Wing & Clay, the complete shotgunner's guide offers over 500 pages of information including range locations across the U.S.

Bloomfield Press publishes Federal & State gun laws in layman's English

Blue Book Publications, Inc., publishes what may be the most comprehensive guide to firearms values, the Blue Book of Gun Values.

Book Trail -- Outdoor adventure books (and technical gun books) & videos

CONCEALED CARRY - A Practical Guide by Bill Quinn.

Jeff Cooper has a (Oct. 2004) book out titled C Stories. The book covers a range of topics (like "Sea Stories") in the usual Cooper style. Price is $50. A limited-edition, numbered, leather-bound and signed, is available for $250. Contact Wisdom Publishing, 11840 East Warner Road, Box 238, Tempe, AZ 85284.

Cornell Publications boasts, "Preserving Firearms History at Affordable Prices." Offerings include old firearms catalogs, used books, antique & modern gun manuals, and more.

E&E Productions offers a complete line of shooting-related videos.

Globe Pequot Press offers a wide variety of books for hunters, shooters and lovers of the outdoors.

Gopstein's Militaria & Gunbooks Site offers edged weapons, militaria Items, and vintage gunbooks for sale.

Gun Video offers a wide variety of DVDs and VHS tapes!

Guncraft Books catalog page

Gun Show Books Gun Books.... and other titles for those who value freedom.

Handgun Combatives, written by David Spaulding, discusses the knowledge and experience needed for skilled close-quarters shooting.

Hidden in Plain Sight -- practical concealed-carry methods

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Chuck Klein is a licensed P.I., former cop, Firearms Editor for P.I. Magazine and a contributing editor to Guns and Weapons for Law Enforcement." He has authored some fine books you can review and order at his site www.chuckkleinauthor.com.

Krause Publications -- DBI Books; Reloading, Reference books. Currently publishes Gun Digest, Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms and the Standard Catalog of Firearms" among others.

LiveOak Press, Inc. publishes a wide range of hunting and shooting books, offering reprinted volumes of the finest authors. Select BOOKSTORE ENTRANCE from the main page.

LOTI Group's Navy SEAL Team website -- great videos.

Mike Stegen Sales -- Mail Order Catalog of Gun Books. Discount Prices, Large Inventory

OSP Shooting School owners Gil and Vicki Ash have released a collector's edition of their authoritative book on clay shooting, titled If It Ain't Broke, Fix It! Signed and numbered copies are (Oct. 2005) $129.95.

Outdoor Visions offers hunting action videos shot in Africa, Alaska, Asia, South Pacific, North America and other hunting locales around the world.

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Paladin Press -- offers a vast library of unique books and videos

The Police Bookshelf -- books and videos from LFI (Lethal Force Institute, Maas Ayoob)

Ray Riling Arms Books describes itself as "America's Oldest Main-Order Arms Book Company." Specializing in rare and out-of-print books, this family-owned company has been in the book business for over 50 years.

Realtree.com offers hunting videos and more. The "The Incomplete Deer Hunter 3 - The Ultimate Predator" starring Jeff Foxworthy offers "45 minutes of riotous comedy."

Rifle Magazine also offers a great selection of books.

J. Neil Schulman's Stopping Power: Why 70 Million Americans Own Guns -- download free sample or entire book!

SPG Lubricants' Black Powder Cartridge Reloading Primer by Mike Venturino and Steve Garbe is available from SPG, Inc., PO Box 761, Livingston, MT 59047 or telephone (406) 222-8416.

Stoeger Publishing offers over 70 books for the hunter, shooter and outdoors enthusiast such as Shooter's Bible and Gun Trader's Guide.

Trophy Room Books offers a wide selection of big game hunting books.

Woodland Park Bookstore home page

WILDLIFE ARTISTS and ARTWORK

Firearms, Hunting & Wildlife

ADSTAR, Inc. manufactures pins, buckles, decals, brassards to order. Contact Steve Miranda, VP-Sales. TEL: 516-483-1800 or FAX: 516-483-2590.

African Curio Imports offers a terrific selection of premium pieces.

Andrew Denman presents artist proofs of the California Waterfowl Association's 2005-2006 Life Member print.

The artistry of Robert Bateman - his home page.

Ballistic Fashions -- Fine Crafted Bullet Jewelry. Unique items for the lady or gentleman firearms enthusiast.

Bertram Gallery - Dog Portraits of Distinction painted by Bob Bertram

Big Sky Carvers offers over 1500 products reflecting the outdoors.

Brass Bases offers a superb line of logo glassware.

John Bryan Fine Art, offers original wood carvings for sale and by commission.

Collectors Covey features a portfolio of etchings of North American sporting dogs by Jack Cowin with text by Tom Davis.

Dan Metz offers western paintings/prints of the highest quality.

Del Pettigrew Studio offers unique and distinctive items of wildlife art.

Design Impressions, Inc. offers "Unique Gifts that 'Bring the Outdoors In" - WIDE variety of products influenced by nature.

Dramatic Bronzes by Greg Polutanovich. See samples at the site.

Ducks Unlimited Catalog -- "Gifts and clothing for the sporting life."

Elk Horn Art Gallery features the works of Linda Besse,, "Exploring the Artistry of Nature."

Empire Pewter Mfg. Co. makes a terrific line of precision-crafted pins. I saw many of their products at the 2005 SHOT Show. Contact them for a catalog. E-mail epminc

nycap.rr.com. Tell 'em The Gun Guy sent you!

Field & Stream has a terrific selection of photographs. Look for the center column labeled "ADDITIONAL INFO." Scroll down to the bottom and click on "see all Photo Galleries."

Fountain Creek Productions -- I had the good fortune of seeing many of their products at the 2005 SHOT Show. Look for yourself; I believe you will like them as well. Additional products may be seen at www.ChristianHomeGallery.com

Fred Boyer offers beautiful bronze sculptures of wildlife.

G.R. Driscoll's Studio & Workshop offers western merchantile and historic collectables. A favorite of Cowboy Action Shooters.

Granger McKoy offers limited edition bronze sculptures of inspiring quality.

John Marshall Design offers a wide selection of home furnishings in an "outdoor" theme.

Legends Fine Art Gallery features the artwork of Dustin Van Wechel.

Loon Lake Decoy Co. offers a wide variety of beautiful products with an "outdoor theme."

Mark S. Anderson Wildlife Art, Inc. - limited edition prints, sculptures, more.

Marshall's Outdoor Products - "Bringing the Outdoors Indoors" Ceiling fans, bedding, outlet/switch covers, etc.

Mill Pond Press features a wide variety of quality prints by many artists.

NORTHWEST TERRITORIAL MINT makes the "highest quality commemorative coins & medallions for the US Military, Police & Fire Departments, Municipalities and Corporate America." I've seen their products at the SHOT shows and they are stunning. They also make custom jewelry, keychains, pocket knives, belt buckles, trophies and more. Individual items are available for retail sale, as well.

Oregon Wildlife Carvings The name says it all.

Original Wildfowl Carvings by Randal Martin - Customized quotes, lifelike detail, carvings to fit all budgets, hand carved and painted.

Outlaw Lighting offers "unique western lighting designs."

Peninsula Gallery offers fine artworks by many artists. Very good "searchable" site.

Pickard's Art Studio offers limited-edition bronze sculptures.

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Randy Coleman Art offers unique products. Ostrich eggs are "carved" to display African animals and, then, displayed on uniquely-crafted stands. One stand, for example, is a spiral kudo horn mounted vertically. Two pairs of warthog tusks are used to cradle two carved ostrich eggs. Artwork is available in bronze as well as "natural" materials. A Web site displaying some of his works should be available soon. Contact randycolemanartjuno.net or telephone 406-581-6938.

Roosevelt and Drake offers a variety of wildlife and African art.

Ross B. Young - "A Tradition in Fine Sporting Art since 1980."

Russel Fink Gallery features artwork by Robert Abbet and others.

RW McBride Studio offers distinctive wildfowl sculptures.

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Shaker Decoys - Jules A. Bouillet offers decorative duck decoys, unique collectibles and gifts.

Sleeping Giant Artistry, Inc. features artworks by Sam A. Terakedis, acclaimed 2004 Artist of The Year by the National Wild Turkey Federation.

Sportsman Specialties Art Gallery, 220 Willow Crossing Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. TEL: 724-834-2768. Wildlife and Western Art Gallery - established 1975. No Web presence.

Tim Tanner Studios offers "nostalgic sporting art."

Venturetek, Inc. offers a flashlight in a full-size replica 20mm AP shell.

Vintage Editions, Inc. offers many wooden items to make the cabin more home-like.

Wildlife Creations, LLC offers distinctive gifts and home accessories with hunting and outdoor themes.

Wildlife Experience features the artwork of Noel Dunn.

Winfield Galleries offers Official Remington and Winchester artwork reproductions and calendars.

Worldwide^TM Nature Artists Group - "Thousands of Paintings & Sculptures. Buy direct from today's leading artists.

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