AboutDoug Little Expertise I can answer questions relating to Legal Concealed Carry in most of the Western US, with detailed knowledge of Concealed Carry laws in Arizona.
I have an in-depth understanding of tactical and defensive handgun skills including Close Range Gunfighting, Armed Vehicle Operations, Low Light Gunfighting and Advanced Concealed Carry techniques.
I can answer detailed questions regarding Firearms Safety, Gun Handling and Marksmanship techniques. I can also answer detailed questions in the area of Crime Prevention and Victim Avoidance.
***PLEASE NOTE: Despite having done so in the past, I cannot continue to answer questions about valuation of firearms of any kind or questions regarding when a gun was made or what the impact of age or condition might be on the value of any firearm, either contemporary or antique.***
Experience NRA Training Counselor, NRA instructor for Personal Protection in the Home, Home Firearms Safety, Basic Pistol and Refuse to be a Victim disciplines. Certified by the AZ Dept. of Public Safety as a Firearms Safety Instructor for AZ Concealed Weapons Permit Classes and AZ Unarmed and Armed Security Guard Training. Instructor in both Low Light Gunfighting and Close Range Gunfighting. Staff instructor for Suarez International. I am a multiple graduate of Gunsite Academy and hold a certificate of Armed Vehicle Operations from them. I have been instructing in Arizona professionally for the past 5 years and have over 20 years shooting experience. Certified by the International Society of Crime Prevention Practioners as a Crime Prevention Specialist.
Organizations National Rifle Association, Life Member; International Society of Crime Prevention Practioners; International Defensive Pistol Association; Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association; Association of Police Marksman; President, US Marshals Posse - District of Arizona
Education/Credentials BS, Political Science, Appalachian State University;
Suarez International - Low Light Instructor,
Suarez International - Close Range Gunfighting Instructor,
Gunsite Academy - Armed Vehicle Operations,
Arizona Department of Public Safety - Firearms Safety Instructor,
NRA Instructor Ratings in Personal Protection in Home, Home Firearms Safety and Basic Pistol,
ASP Tactical Baton Instructor,
ASP Tactical Handcuff Instructor.
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Question I am a fiction writer and need to know a couple of things about using shotguns. (not sure if USA use same names. Double-barrell uses cartridges firing lead pellets)
If you fire a shotgun would you have any residue on your hands?
Could recovered pellets be identified? I realise not to a gun, but for example, a manufacturer.
Are there two triggers on a double-barrelled shotgun or do you pull the trigger twice?
Many thanks if you can help.
Answer Michael,
Regarding gun shot residue on your hands after shooting a shotgun, there would be some that comes from handling the shotgun and the process of loading and unloading. There would not be as much as after shooting a pistol, but there would be some.
As far as recovered pellets, it would be nearly impossible to trace back to a manufacturer since there are no markings at all. Sometimes a single shell manufacturer sells to multiple ammo suppliers so only the brand differs but not the materials. Similarly, different manufacturers might use the same supplier of lead pellets.
Regarding your trigger question, typically if the double barrel is a 'side by side' action, there are two triggers. On an 'over under' double barrel action, there is typically only a single trigger that is selectable.
