It can take a lifetime to learn the intricacies and minutia of firearms, but law enforcement officers are expected to possess this knowledge their first day on the job. What is the solution to this problem? The easiest method is to cheat and get the knowledge in bulk from someone who has already spent a lifetime learning about guns. Beyond Basic Firearms Safety gives the reader all the tips and tricks that Robert Ryan has picked up over the decades while working with guns as a firearms journalist, hunter, and all-around gun troubleshooter. This is one of those rare books that can keep you safe and make you look smart at the same time.