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Charles Askins
A decorated lawman, soldier, and firearms writer, he brought firsthand experience from the American Southwest and military service to his influential books on handguns, rifles, hunting, and shooting. His direct, colorful style made him a memorable voice in twentieth-century outdoor writing.
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The American shotgun
by Charles Askins
About the author
Charles “Boots” Askins Jr. (1907–1999) was an American lawman, U.S. Army officer, and writer. Before and during his military career, he worked in the American Southwest, including with the U.S. Forest Service and Border Patrol, experiences that shaped his vivid approach to firearms and fieldcraft.
He wrote extensively about shooting, hunting, and firearms, producing books such as The Art of Handgun Shooting, The Pistol Shooter’s Book, The Shotgunner’s Book, Wing and Trap Shooting, The Gunfighters, and Unrepentant Sinner, his autobiography. He was also the son of Major Charles “Bobo” Askins, another prominent sports writer and firearms author.