One of the benefits of visiting a full-service gun range in Las Vegas is that you’ll get to try out so many incredible weapons. From the blistering action of the classic M4 carbine, rapid-fire fun of a 9mm pistol, or the resounding thump of a 12-gauge buckshot load, you’ll have the opportunity to sample a variety of…
When assembling a report of the most accurate weapons, namely those used for sharpshooting, you’d think that five heavy-barreled, bolt-action rifles would flush out the list. While bolt-action rifles are generally considered to house the most accurate fundamental gun design, skilled marksmen throughout history have proven that accuracy is only partially attributable to the machine. The shooter…
Dating all the way back to establishment of the NRA in 1871, skilled marksmanship throughout history has made continual strides and advancements. Today, new rifle and pistol technologies combined with advanced shooting techniques have enabled some skilled shooters to reach new heights of accuracy at ranges far beyond what was believable just 10 or 15 years ago….
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…
Sharpshooting remains an essential aspect of military operations, but has gained popularity as a recreational sport throughout history. Starting with the establishment of the National Rifle Association in 1871 and advancing as an event in the first modern Olympics, sharpshooters have continued to refine their craft for more impressive performances. This infographic, Skilled Marksmanship in History walks…
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…
Making your first trip to a gun range to shoot in a controlled environment can be an exciting time. It may even become your new favorite hobby! To fully enjoy your shooting experience, there are things you can do to ensure you are safe and comfortable with a firearm. Always remember to be safe, follow…
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…
MARK 46 If you are looking for a fun-to-shoot, fully automatic machine gun in Las Vegas, come down to The Range 702 to try out the Mark 46 today. The Mark 46 is a light weight special operations variant of the M249 squad automatic weapon, or SAW. The M249 was originally developed by the Army as an effective…
