Human Factors Aspects of Handgun Safety Book

An Overview
The Problem: Inadvertent Shootings Handgun Shootings: Inadvertent or Intentional?
Descriptive Definition of Human Factors/Ergonomics Historical Beginning of Human Factors

Human Factors Causes in Unintentional Shootings Introduction Stress Physiological Nature of Stress Cognitive Responses to Stressful Situations Emotional Reactions Chronic Stress Environmental Stress Reducing Stress Fatigue Sympathetic Contraction Alcohol Drugs Cost of Compliance versus Perceived Injury Likelihood and Severity Design Induced Human Error – Major Factors Lack of Formal Handgun Safety training History of Firearms Introduction Gunpowder and Early guns Matchlock Wheel Lock Flintlock Cap Lock Ammunition Rifles/Carbines Revolvers Semiautomatics Pocket Pistols Handgun Components and Mechanics Preface Introduction Lock, Stock & Barrel Nomenclature Handgun Variations Actions Operation, Loading, Unloading, Safety Human Factors/Ergonomics Issues Related to Handgun Design Ammunition Issues
Common Features of Ammunition Cartridge Designations and Other confusing Features Types of Malfunctions Other Dangers with Ammunition Human Factors Issues Related to Ammunition Fundamentals Introduction Grip Stance Breath Control Trigger Control

Safety Rules: The Search for Commonality Introduction Different Organizations Have Different and Conflicting Safety Rules Comparison of NRA Safety Rules with Those of Other Organizations Means of Preventing Access to Home Protection Handguns Introduction The Problem Preventing Unauthorized Access
Training
Introduction Why Training is Essential Content Issues Course Standardization and Audits Reporting of Unintentional Discharges National Public Databank on Recalls and Potential Catastrophic Training Situations Strategies for Encouraging Training Human Factors and Forensics Human Factors Issues in Litigation Involving Firearms Incidents Human Factors/Ergonomics Professionals as Expert Witnesses and Consultants in Litigation Human Factors Code of Forensic Practice Finding Human Factors/Ergonomics Experts Other Human Factors Issues to Consider in Forensics Other Forensic Sciences Relevant to Human Factors Considerations in Shooting Cases Conclusions and Recommendations
Human Factors Causes of Unintentional Shootings and Need for Human Factors/Ergonomics Expertise Finding Human Factors/Ergonomics Specialists and Experts Appendix A. Cases Appendix B. Additional Information from a Study of Physics
and Firearm Handling References Glossary Author Index
Subject Index DVD Containing Supporting Photos Cited in Text