Common Handgun Mistakes in Fiction Writing: A Practical Guide for Authors
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A critique of common firearm inaccuracies found in fiction writing, using Steven Pressfield's "36 Righteous Men" as a jumping-off point. The author identifies and explains several frequent mistakes authors make when writing about handguns — such as characters "flicking the safety off" a Glock (which has no external safety), racking the slide to chamber a round that was already chambered, or using unrealistic gun handling during tense scenes. The piece serves as both a review of Pressfield's novel and an educational guide for fiction writers seeking authenticity in their firearm depictions.
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· 3 pulledWhen I read a line about a character 'flicking the safety off' her Glock I cringed.
I realized this wasn't the first book in recent memory with such a slip-up.
Here are some common gun mistakes in fiction, as well as how to avoid making them.
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