Fun fact: Grains are used to describe the mass of a bullet because all the way back in the early days of firearms, it was an apothecary’s unit of measurement, and a common measure was needed to determine how much lead to use to make cast lead bullets. ‘Grains’ as a unit of measure for…
Take a piece of equipment that contains moving parts, intricate components, extremely tight tolerances – then subject that equipment to a rapid series of 35,000 psi explosions. That is essentially what happens when a handgun shooter works their way through a magazine full of rounds. While today’s modern guns are incredibly reliable, made to exacting…
Adults, including non-residents, who are at least 21 years old, or 18 or older if on active military duty or honorably discharged, and who meet the requirements set forth in NRS 202.3653-202.369 are eligible to apply for a Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit (often referred to as a CCW Permit, Concealed Carry License, or Concealed Carry…
Gun control is a very contentious issue in national politics. There are many flashpoints in the broader debate, but one of them is the issue of more regulation or even bans on assault weapons. One big problem fueling this political debate is that not everyone can agree on a standard definition of assault weapons. What…
If you don’t know much about firearms outside of watching action movies or detective shows, you may not know the difference between common gun terminology. There is a good chance you have heard “clips” and “magazines” being used interchangeably. However, it may surprise you to learn that they are not the same thing! Our expert…
If you don’t know much about firearms, the idea of shooting a gun might seem complicated. However, with the proper firearm training and practice, indoor shooting range time is a fun and thrilling experience! Knowing the types of actions can help you feel more comfortable and confident when handling a gun. Our professional Las Vegas…
Marksmanship is a precise skill that requires focus, practice, and routine steps for safe and accurate shots. Learning to handle a firearm properly and refining your craft will help you become a safer, more precise gun handler. Our certified firearms instructors share the fundamentals of marksmanship and why each is important. Gun Safety Comes First…
A relatively prevalent debate is ongoing in regard to the pros and cons associated with virtual gun ranges versus real gun ranges. The best way to make a decision regarding the merits of a virtual versus a real-world gun range is to understand a few important factors about both types. There are a number of…
The next time you’re at the range, make sure you refer back to the weapons on this list so you can shoot a pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, or machine gun that has staked its claim as one of the most important guns. Some of these have proven themselves on the battlefield. Others have found their…
Many of us tend to refer to any mean-looking rifle with a big, detachable box magazine as a machine gun, but this isn’t entirely accurate. In fact, the term “machine gun” is essentially defined as a gun that fires bullets in rapid succession for as long as the trigger is pressed. This means that one…