Christian Guide to Small Arms
`The average Christian need only be concerned with a few types of firearms. The weapons discussed are generally available over the counter to the citizen. This section will discuss the basic technological aspects of the various types of weapons. Specific descriptions are covered in the Hardware and Ammunition sections. [..]
The most useful arm to the Christian warrior is probably the rifle or the carbine. A rifle is a long arm with a rifled (grooved) barrel chambered for a full power cartridge, and intended to be fired from the shoulder. A carbine is simply a more compact version of the rifle, most often with a shorter barrel and chambered for an intermediate power cartridge.’