This book will save lives, young lives, it could be your kids. Mark Bishop interviews David Hayes Cox about his very clever illustrated new book for parents, in fact anyone who wants to help stop accidental gun deaths for children. An insightful episode on Nothing Like A Good Book.
BIO ~ David Hayes Cox
David is a father, lifelong firearms enthusiast, and passionate advocate for children’s safety.
Having trained with firearms for well over 20 years, he is well-versed in their proper handling and brings a personal sense of responsibility to his writing. David is also a certified firearms safety instructor and range safety officer.
As a parent, he understands the deep need to protect and educate, and his work reflects a commitment to bridging those worlds. His children’s book, This Is a Gun, was born from conversations with his own kids: honest, direct, and grounded in love.
Off the page, he spends his time outdoors, teaching his children respect for tools and for life, and working to ensure that safety doesn’t come at the cost of curiosity.
His mission is simple: to help families talk about hard things with clarity, care, and courage. A proud family man, David’s heritage predates the American Revolution. His family has been farming in America for over 400 years, and David helps manage his family’s farms in Texas.
David holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.
For a review copy of This is a Gun or to arrange an interview with David Hayes Cox, contact Scott Lorenz of Westwind Book Marketing at scottlorenz@westwindcos.com or by phone at 248-705-2214. Reach Lorenz on Twitter @abookpublicist.
This is a Gun, ISBN 979-8994702215, $17.95 Paperback, $24.95 Hardcover, $1.99 eBook, 34 pages, Common Ground Press, 2026. Available on Amazon.
