In this official BASC Handbook, firearms expert Bill Harriman shares his extensive knowledge of all aspects of the care and maintenance of firearms. Topics covered will include: . The pros and cons for each type of shotgun and the different bores . The pros and cons for the differenct types of rifle - bolt action, straight pull, semi-auto (.22) and calibres . Law and security and safety . Cleaning and routine maintenance - stock oiling, putting into storage . Patterning a shotgun , fitting a scope and zeroing . Basic introduction to ballistics - 1" high @ 100 yards etc - ballistic charts/drop/windage etc . Charts and tables - velocities, bullet weights explained AUTHOR: Bill Harriman is a legal advisor, firearms forensic examiner and journalist. He is the firearms and militaria on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow.