In Guns We Trust

'In Guns We Trust' walks the reader through a different viewpoint in gun culture, where family and recreational time completely hinges on pulling the trigger Deep in the heart of America, one feels transported to the war-torn regions of the Middle East. The recreational use of military-grade weapons has become a cherished pastime for many aficionados. Shooting ranges host events each year attracting thousands of participants who utilize machine guns, canons, bombs and even tanks for recreation. Their targets include zombie pictures, barrels, mannequins, scrap cars and explosive charges that go off when hit. Participants see this activity both as a sport and as a way of life, connected to the American ideals of freedom and self-reliance. Jean Francois Bouchard's photographs show this reality from a new perspective by documenting the left over relics from this recreational pastime.