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Checkerboard social studies library. Gun education and safety
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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This title examines the history and development of guns and their firing mechanisms, from the early arquebus, through muskets and long guns, to today's revolvers, rifles, and shotguns. Readers will learn about the advancement from black powder to gunpowder, as well as the development of ammunition. Leaders in the field of gun development such as John Moses Browning are also introduced. The history of gun rights and important legal decisions are also...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This title examines the roots of the second amendment to the US Constitution, from the history of gun rights in England, to the Founders' reasoning behind the second amendment, and the responsibilities that accompany these rights. Important regulating legislation such as the National Firearms Act Gun Control Act of 1968, and the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act are examined, as well as important court decisions such as District of Columbia v....
3) Gun safety
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Teaches safety measures to take when handling firearms.
4) Gun sports
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Describes different shooting sports, including target shooting, biathalon, and distance shooting, and discusses the history of each sport and the equipment required.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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This title explores different types of guns-such as long guns and handguns-their components, and how they operate including different types actions such as pump, bolt, lever, automatic and break, and revolver. Ammunition such as bullets, shells, and cartridges are examined, broken down into their components, and how they each work is discussed. Special ammunition such as slugs and shot, dummies, and hollow points are introduced, as are important concepts...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This title examines the history of special weapons from combining guns with axes and shields in the early seventeenth century to the stun guns of today. Artillery weapons such as howitzers and mortars and their ammunition are covered, as are rocket and grenade launchers. Different types of electroshock weapons and their controversy are examined, including their designation by the UN a form of torture. Tranquilizer guns, how they work, and their uses...
