A pre-War magazine devoted to firearms and ammunition, compiled annually into a book.[1] It was a publication with plenty of good articles on the practical use of firearms (and occasional biased reviews).[2]
Gameplay attributes[]
Reading this book permanently improves the Small Guns skill of the player by one point (two with the Comprehension perk).
In Franklin Metro Utility, downstairs in the center of the second room, in a gated off area on a desk with a shotgun, some missiles, and a Stealth Boy.
In the locked weapons stash. The key can be obtained by completing the quest "Galaxy News Radio" if you already know James' location before returning to Three Dog.
In an ammunition container in the burned out bus near the red railroad car. You can get the key from the random encounter "More Than Just Scrap", or you can just pick the lock (hard).
References
↑Fallout 2 Official Strategies & Secrets p.87: "Guns and Bullets What better way to increase your Small Guns Skill than by flipping through an annual issue of Guns and Bullets. Cost: $425"