This book identifies numerous human factors in handgun design, training, and related human behavior in unintentional and inadvertent shooting incidents. Includes supporting photos on DVD.

Contents includes: 1. An overview -- 2. Human factors causes of unintentional shootings -- 3. History of firearms -- 4. Handgun components and mechanics -- 5. Ammunition -- 6. Fundamentals -- 7. Safety rules : the search for commonality -- 8. Means of preventing access to home protection handguns -- 9. Training -- 10. Human factors and forensics -- 11. Conclusion and recommendations -- App. A. Case studies of inadvertent and unintentional shootings -- App. B. Additional information from a study of physics and firearm handling.