The Story of the Gun: History, Science, and Impact on Society

The Birth of the Gun.- How Guns Work.- Fast Guns.- Big Guns.- Making a Gun.- Explosives and Propellants.- The Evolution of Projectile Designs.- The Science of Terminal Ballistics.- Gun Ownership and Gun Control.- Glossary.- References.- Index

Author: Paul J. Hazell
Publisher: Springer
Published: 07/07/2021
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.44d
ISBN: 9783030736514

About the Author

Paul J. Hazell is a Professor of Impact Dynamics at UNSW Canberra, Australia. Paul is a mechanical engineer and studies collisions -- whether they are due to a mobile phone falling to the ground, or a bullet striking an armour plate. He currently operates the fastest gun in the Southern Hemisphere with a two-stage gun that can fire projectiles to 4.5 km/s.