Gun Guys

A Road Trip

By Dan Baum | Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

About the book

Dan Baum is a gun fanatic. He is also Jewish Democrat who grew up in suburban New Jersey. In Gun Guys, he takes us on a guided tour of gun stores and gun shows, shooting ranges and festivals, contests and auctions, trying to figure out what draws so many of us to guns in the first place. Is it just part of being American?  Introducing a wide cast of characters, Baum shows both sides of the gun culture in America, bringing an entire world vividly to life, and in doing so helping to find a middle ground in the gun debate, where actual conversation can take place.

Editions of Gun Guys

Paperback
ISBN 9780307742506
AltFormat
ISBN 9780307595416
EBook
ISBN 9780307962218
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780385363099
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780385363105

Read an Excerpt

Dan Baum is a gun fanatic. He is also Jewish Democrat who grew up in suburban New Jersey. In Gun Guys, he takes us on a guided tour of gun stores and gun shows, shooting ranges and festivals, contests and auctions, trying to figure out what draws so many of us to guns in the first place. Is it just part of being American?  Introducing a wide cast of characters, Baum shows both sides of the gun culture in America, bringing an entire world vividly to life, and in doing so helping to find a middle ground in the gun debate, where actual conversation can take place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gun Guys about?

Dan Baum is a gun fanatic. He is also Jewish Democrat who grew up in suburban New Jersey. In Gun Guys, he takes us on a guided tour of gun stores and gun shows, shooting ranges and festivals, contests and auctions, trying to figure out what draws so many of us to guns in the first place. Is it just part of being American?  Introducing a wide cast of characters, Baum shows both sides of the gun culture in America, bringing an entire world vividly to life, and in doing so helping to find a middle ground in the gun debate, where actual conversation can take place.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Gun Guys?

Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Social classes

Where can I read a sample of Gun Guys?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307742506

Is Gun Guys part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Vintage Departures

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Gun Guys?

Dan Baum

Who is the Publisher of the book Gun Guys?

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Gun Guys is available as paperback(ISBN 9780307742506) and altformat(ISBN 9780307595416) and ebook(ISBN 9780307962218) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780385363099) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780385363105)

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