About

A first-of-its-kind firearm safety resource for families

This Is a Gun is a children's book written by David Cox and illustrated by Joe Ruiz. It gives parents a direct, age-appropriate way to introduce firearm safety before curiosity becomes risk — without ideology, without alarm, and without assuming the conversation will happen on its own.

Published under Common Ground Press, the book is distributed through the gun trade and available to families nationwide. It is designed to be kept at the point of sale — at firearm retailers, ranges, and training facilities — as a resource for responsible owners.

Press Kit

Download our press release and media materials

Our press kit includes the full press release, book summary, author and illustrator bios, and key talking points on firearm safety education for families.

Media Inquiries

For interviews, review copies, and press requests

All media inquiries should be directed to our publicist. We are available for author interviews, expert commentary on children's firearm safety, and review copy requests.

Response time is typically within one business day. Review copies and digital assets are available upon request.