[Adam Helmer]

petey,

Thanks for the "heads up" on what seems to be a scholarly work in the way of books about firearms. I will go the link for Dr. Howell's book after I respond to reload's post.

reload,

I am not offended when someone refers to me as a "gun nut" because there is a light year (or two) of difference between the denotation and conotation of the meaning of the word, "gun nut." The denotation of gun nut is a nut who misuses guns, in my humble opinion. I know no such persons, but like guns and am not offended by petey's application of the term, "gun nut" to my liking of firearms. Maybe we are too overwhelmed by the crush of political correctness and just need to lighten up a bit and be less offended by innocent remarks. Be well.

Adam