Let’s assume you learned (or are learning) to shoot a pistol for purposes of self defense (that is the usual reason). The problem for most people is that they are unlikely to ever have to prove themselves; statistically, the odds are against them (you) being a victim of a violent crime. Therefore, they only try …
Basics. They can be boring to teach and tedious to practice. But, the basics have to be mastered and practiced to enhance your odds in a tough situation. If you think of your training as a pyramid, the basics are the foundation for the skill set. Without strong basics, the structure will collapse under pressure. …
We are going to discuss some of the precautions you will want to take when using and cleaning your air rifle. Keep in mind, these safety tips are good for all types of guns, but this article is geared toward PCP air rifles. ALWAYS ASSUME THE GUN IS LOADED Guns are not toys. They can …
There are many different types of air rifles available on the market today. On this article we’ll go over some major type of air rifle available and discuss the differences between each type. The aim of this article is to help you choose the best air rifle available to meet your needs. There are three …
1. Understand how to safely take apart your gun. Today’s pistols are rather easy to disassemble, but if you’ve got any questions make sure and read the manual. The last thing you want to do is bend a part because you’re forcing something when the gun should come apart easily. Keep the manual in the case …
You never fool around or play with guns. Guns are dangerous when they are not handled or used properly and can easily injure or kill you, and those around you. There are no second chances with a gun and the rules for safe gun handling must always be followed to avoid accidents. The 12 …
Not every carry pistol is necessarily well-suited to appendix carry, however. There are certain types of pistol that you might wish to reconsider, features that may make it a little more unpleasant and so on. What do you want to look for? Mostly pistols that would be comfortable to carry in any case, it’s just …
At the beginning of every lesson, the first thing I do is check eye dominance. Knowing eye dominance is important to becoming an accurate shot in many shooting disciplines. What is eye dominance? Just like being left or right handed, people are either left-eye or right-eye dominant. With both eyes open, we don’t realize that …
At what range do you zero your hunting rifle? Do you know? I hear people recommend two inches high at 100 yards. But is that correct? An archer knows where his arrow will hit at every pin on the sight. The rifleman should know his or her rifle’s trajectory equally well. But, at close range, …
I work at a gun shop. New and exciting products are always coming through the door, but one thing never changes: The people who walk through the doors are always intrigued by suppressors. People always have questions about suppressors. Here are the answers to a few of them. HOW DO THEY WORK? Most people believe suppressors …
