{"product_id":"the-basics-of-firearms-from-design-to-function-9781539077428","title":"The Basics of Firearms: \" From Design to Function \"","description":"Weapons design has been one of the most intense and continuous efforts of mankind for over 1000 years. This is a major statement about the dynamics and importance of weapons in forging the history of mankind.Weapons design has covered the spectrum from a more efficient spear to the present day guided munitions.This book focuses on the design and function of firearms such as small arms and long arms, pistols and rifles; both semi-auto, full-auto, revolvers and hybrids.This includes designs of receivers, barrels, triggers, stocks, magazines and many of the new integrated firearms platforms including the various rail systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaul F. Kisak has degrees in Engineering Physics \u0026amp; Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan and is an Engineer \u0026amp; Former Intelligence Officer for the CIA \u0026amp; US Intelligence Community with over 31 years of study in ballistics, hand-loading and the analysis and mathematical modeling of weapons and weapons systems. He has authored several books and has been a Contributing Author for The International Encyclopedia on Intelligence and Counter-Intelligence and written several award-winning scientific \u0026amp; software manuals that have been sold in more than a dozen countries. He has also appeared in Marquis \"Who's Who in the World\" \u0026amp; \"Who's Who in Science \u0026amp; Engineering\" and continues to edit and write.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50352520823058,"sku":"9781539077428","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8b9c19fd-3fd5-4ac2-ab40-1fbc8b386a66.jpg?v=1728276214","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-basics-of-firearms-from-design-to-function-9781539077428","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}