Compiled specifically for arms enthusiasts and owners, collectors, and law enforcement agencies. The book contains a wealth of information on the subject of these types of firearms and includes a history of firearms, weapons terminology, detailed technical information about weapons technology and systems, makes and manufacturers of firearms, modern rifles and carbines of the 20th century listed in alphabetical order, a summary of rifle and carbine ammunition, an extensive index and glossary, and over 400 full-colour photographs...