There is a small fraction of the shooting public that enjoys the process of cleaning a gun. For some it is therapeutic – possibly stress-reducing even. But for the majority of us, cleaning a firearm is something that we have to do to ensure the safe and accurate functioning of our prized weapons the next…
Responsible gun owners will have purchased a gun safe long before their first firearm ever made its way home. An essential facet of gun safety is the safe storage of our firearms, but there is more to purchasing a gun safe than simply finding the heaviest box that you can bolt to the floor. Read…
Nobody wants to experience the theft of a firearm – or any kind of theft, for that matter. A home burglary can be an especially traumatic event because it takes place in your comfortable, safe zone. Gun owners must take extra precautionary measures to ensure their belongings are safe and protected. No one wants their…
Going to the gun range for the first time is an exciting experience, but beginners should take the time in advance to prepare for their first controlled shooting experience. Gun ranges have a specific set of rules designed to keep everyone safe. More than just being polite to fellow gun enthusiasts, gun ranges have rules in…
When you think of a muzzle-loading rifle, you might envision a 19th century soldier frantically plunging a bullet and powder charge down the barrel of a bayonetted rifle before the man across the battle line can do the same. Today, muzzle-loading rifles come with synthetic stocks, camouflage finishes, and fluted barrels. This is no longer a…
With Father’s Day right around the corner, it is now time to find the perfect present for dad. This year, instead of getting him another tie or overpriced restaurant meal, why not choose a gift he really wants? Here are some great Father’s Day gift ideas for the gun loving dad. EXTRA ROUNDS Every dad…
For any shooter wanting to improve their accuracy, learning to sight a rifle is an essential skill to master. Installing and learning how to sight a rifle scope requires some technical understanding, but if you follow these basic steps, even a beginner can learn to use this valuable shooting accessory. What Is a Rifle Scope?…
Throughout history, the sharpshooter – also commonly known as a sniper, has served a crucial role in securing battlefields, neutralizing enemy threats, and providing medium range cover for advancing troops. Hollywood will have you think that the singular role of the military sniper is to “pick off” enemy combatants indiscriminately, with images of snipers tracking…
Take a piece of equipment that contains moving parts, intricate components, extremely tight tolerances – then subject that equipment to a rapid fire series of 40,000 psi blasts. That is essentially what happens when a handgun shooter works his or her way through a magazine full of rounds. While today’s modern guns are incredibly reliable,…