Appreciation of Grammar

Q:

Dear Grammer Cop,

Please settle an argument;

Which is correct?

This thorough compilation covers the different types, advantages, pitfalls and proper use of one of the best defensive shooting accessories available.

or

This thorough compilation covers the different types of, advantages of, pitfalls of and proper use of one of the best defensive shooting accessories available.

Signed, David

A:

Dear David:

Your first example is preferable. I suppose there's nothing technically wrong with the second option, but the redundant "of" is understood in the first, since it applies to everything in the list.