One of the most trusted brands in outdoor sports brings you the bigger and better gun reference—with new sections that reflect trends and developments.

David E. Petzal and Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream’s shooting sports experts, are the top-rated writers working in the field today, due to their knowledge, experience, and their ability to communicate even complicated topics with clear, simple language and a dry and engaging wit.

New hints cover range-shooting skills, the fastest-growing segment of the shooting world. For newbies and weekend shooters, the range offers a safe, affordable way to try out target practice and have fun with friends. The book also covers:

• Gun basics: Getting started, gun safety, choosing the right gun, and more.


• Handguns: Expanded handgun section covers range, target, and indoor shooting for the casual enthusiast and the serious shooter.


• Rifles: Whether for hunting or target practice, David Petzal has decades of experience and expertise, and shares it all with his trademark sense of humor.


• Shotguns: Phil Bourjaily is a year-round hunter as well as coaching clay and skeet shooting teams, so he knows his shotguns and how to impart tips and tricks.

Gear up, shoot better, hunt smarter, stay safer with The Total Gun Manual.

“If you’re looking for a new product for the hunter in your family, or someone who just has an appreciation for firearms, The Total Gun Manual is packed full of great tips and advice.” —BroBility