Your character has a gun, but do they—and you—know how to use it? Learn the basics of guns and ammunition that will make your writing bulletproof. Are you a thriller writer struggling to convey the authenticity your audience craves? Or a crime journalist desperate to get the facts right? Do words like cartridge case, caliber and rifling leave you lost in a rabbit hole of fruitless internet research? With over twelve years as a forensic firearms examiner, Greg Hickey has analyzed guns and ammunition components in hundreds of criminal cases, testified in court on numerous occasions and used relevant details from this career to enhance his own fiction writing. Now he's distilled that firearms knowledge into a simple guide designed specifically for writers. 5 Facts Writers Should Know About Guns is a straightforward breakdown of how guns work, how gun crimes are solved and how to best apply this information in your writing. In familiar, non-technical language, Hickey walks you through the fundamentals of gun use, drawing on examples from popular films, television and novels to show how even the best writers sometimes misunderstand guns. And as you digest each additional fact, you'll quickly see how to avoid similar errors in your own writing. In 5 Facts Writers Should Know About Guns , you'll learn: How a firearm works and the actions a shooter can and can't perform with a gun The parts of a cartridge and why the function of each part matters The basics of caliber, including how to select the right ammunition for any firearm How forensic scientists solve gun crimes and what mainstream TV dramas get wrong about this process The differences between pistols and revolvers, historical changes in guns and ammunition, how rifling works and its role in solving crimes, and much, much more! 5 Facts Writers Should Know About Guns (And How to Use This Knowledge to Perfect Your Story) is your essential resource for authentic thriller fiction and true crime writing. If you like well-organized information, relatable and illuminating examples, and readily applicable teaching, then you'll love Greg Hickey's handy guide for writers. Read 5 Facts Writers Should Know About Guns to get your writing on target today!