The Future of the Gun

by Frank Miniter Narrated by John Pruden

Overview

The history of the American gun is intricately entwined with the history of America itself, and the potential future developments in gun technology could change the world. However, the radical anti-gun lobby stands between innovation and the American people. Bestselling author Frank Miniter describes amazing breakthroughs waiting to happen in gun technology-and how gun grabbers threaten to stop progress in its tracks.



In The Future of the Gun, you will learn about:

• Integrated electronic optics systems embedded in firearms are making them accurate in a novice shooter's hands beyond ten football fields.





• Controlled-expansion bullets are now being engineered to perform through bone, cinder blocks, and a lot of other mediums.





• Beginning with the AccuTrigger, a revolution has taken over gun trigger designs that's making rifles much more accurate.
  
  
  
  
• In the last two decades, over-the-counter rifles have become as accurate as custom rifles. This is due to consumer demand and new machining capabilities.





• Simple, ultra-reliable, cost-efficient designs from pistol makers like Glock and Beretta have made it possible to make smaller, lighter, more powerful handguns at prices (when adjusted for inflation) the world has never seen.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

If you want to know what role guns are likely to play in the United States in this century, you’re certainly not going to get any kind of unbiased or accurate answer from general news sources. Frank Miniter, who has been writing about guns for his entire career, fills the void with his new book. Want to see what’s coming? Here is about as good a look at the future of firearms as you are likely to get.”
—DAVID E. PETZAL, rifles field editor, Field & Stream

“Guns are demonized, idolized, politicized, and mostly misunderstood. With a clear voice, a reporter’s curiosity, and a polemist’s agenda, Frank Miniter explores the technology, politics, and influence of guns in America. His look ahead at the next generation of guns and how they will shape public policy is especially fascinating.”
—ANDREW McKEAN, editor in chief, Outdoor Life

“ The Future of the Gun is an insightful look into gun politics and policy, written with
Frank’s trademark wit. An important read for every American.”
—CHRIS W. COX, chief lobbyist, National Rifle Association

“I first met Frank at the Supreme Court covering the Heller case. From his work there, I knew he was a top-notch reporter, and he shows his writing chops in The Future of the Gun. He offers an informed, yet highly readable look into our future. And he’s done it all in under three hundred pages.”
—JIM SHEPHERD, editor and publisher, The Outdoor Wire Digital Network, including the Shooting Wire, and founding member of CNN

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170818419
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	08/11/2014
Edition description:	Unabridged

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