YOUR FIRST GUN. By Roderick Willett.

(1975) ND Tideline Books re-issue. 8vo (141 x 223mm). Pp88. B/w illustrations by Toby Buchan. Pictorial laminated boards, b/w photograph of men examining shotgun.

This title was first published in 1975 by Seeley, Service and Co. This Tideline Books re-issue uses the Seeley Service text-block, in a new binding stating 'Tideline Books', it is not dated. The first edition's boards have a photograph of a child with a shotgun, the re-issue's a b/w photograph of two men examining a shotgun. A basic beginner's guide to shooting". Roderick Willett... pays particular attention to the purchase of the right kind of gun and the correct way to handle it. As he rightly says 'Perfection may come with practice but practice is likely to be limited if one is not a welcome shot!'" Chapters include: A plan for a shooting career; Selecting your first gun; Gun fitting for young shots; Elementary gun know-how; Safe gun handling; How to shoot your best; Shooting in the field.