I was completely engrossed in this story of gun culture from an outsider-who-became-an-insider-but-would-never-really-be-accepted perspective. I was also interested to learn about the "Black NRA." There was a lot in this memoir that made me wish for more!

This is an excellent book in which R.J. Young examines white gun culture and his relationship to it as a black man trying to get to know his white future father-in-law. Young mixes personal stories of going to a gun show or the shooting range with carefully researched essays about the history of the NRA. A quick read not only because it is so short, but because it is well written and engaging throughout.

This book took me by surprise. It was definitely not what I expected, and that's a good thing. In it, RJ Young shares how he decided to learn to shoot a gun. He also explores the divide between gun owners who are white and black. I learned a lot about how black people view firearms and how they are treated by law enforcement and the general public. Because of this book, I gained a different perspective and am better equipped to share the truth as I advocate for equal treatment for all Americans, regardless of color, appearance, gender, etc. I did not appreciate the cursing but otherwise recommend this thoughtful book for anyone who's interested in gun ownership, second amendment rights or race issues.