Experiencing one of a kind guns and unique firearms is a major benefit of spending time at a world-class range like The Range 702. Just like weekend-warrior mechanics love to spend time modifying their hot rods and muscle cars, firearms aficionados also enjoy creating new and uniquely customized weapons to enjoy at the shooting range…
From firing a full-auto machine gun to operating a 40-ton CAT excavator, here are some of the best pulse-pounding experiences you can find in Las Vegas. There is no shortage of excitement in Sin City and we’re not just talking about in the casinos. Las Vegas offers a diverse array of exciting things to do,…
Owning a gun, learning to shoot it effectively, maintaining gun responsibility, and spending time at the range can be incredibly rewarding. You’ve purchased your new firearm, taken the required safety classes, and you’re ready to work your way through a bevy of advanced training courses that will make you an even more confident shooter. Even…
It might sound great on paper, but is Smart Gun technology likely to be adopted by America’s gun owners? The Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms is one that has been fought over and debated about for decades. It only makes sense that any change in the world of firearms will be approached…
If you’ve spent days on end playing games like Call of Duty: Black Ops, Big Game Hunter, or Wolfenstein: The New Order, then you might know a thing or two about guns and their tactical applications. But if you’re getting pretty good at engaging the enemy from the safety and security of your couch, it…
When U.S. troops need to take out an enemy position, they’ll often call up one of their snipers. A sniper may be equipped with a rifle chambered in the common 7.62mm NATO round, the potent .338 Lapua Magnum, or the mother of all sniper rifle rounds – the .50 BMG. BMG stands for Browning Machine…
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…
Regardless of your level of involvement in today’s world of shooting sports, it is important to understand the nature of federal and state gun laws to ensure a legal, compliant and safe shooting experience. This includes understanding which weapons you can legally shoot at a licensed range in the Las Vegas area. Virtually any modern…
Now that you’ve taken the appropriate concealed carry training courses, you’ve received your actual permit, and you own a handgun you feel confident with – it’s time to put that training to use and begin carrying your defensive weapon. One step in the process that is often underplayed is the importance of selecting the right…
Back in the days of the American Revolution, a good soldier could complete two well-aimed, accurate shots in 60 seconds or less. Fast forward to the Civil War and that figure doubled to nearly four shots a minute for a highly-trained marksman. WWI saw the use of the 1914 machine gun, which took the Civil War…
