The Shotgun, a memoir, reflects the author, David Robins, at his most authentic, insightful and vulnerable. You will meet in its pages a host of fascinating characters both admirable and deeply flawed-many at the same time. Organized around the recurring theme of its title, it contains wise counsel for gun enthusiasts and gun control advocates alike. Just as Robins bridges that gap, he also manages to reach across chasms of despair and end up in a place that he (and we) can truly call happiness.