Twenty first century America is geared toward online purchases. You can look whenever you want to, find great deals, and avoid the crowds. Coupled with the current shortage in guns and ammunition, it makes sense to look online for your next firearms purchase. Here’s a quick guide: The ATF Sets the Rules We’ll approach this…
Category: Buying Guns and Accessories
What Are Holographic Sights? Comparison with Scopes and Red Dot Sights
Sometimes you need a little help getting your shot on target. Holographic sights provide that extra information to improve your accuracy. A holographic sight rests on top of your rifle, in line with your eye, and projects an image called a reticle onto the viewing area. The reticle is typically a divided circle with a…
What is a Laser Bore Sight? Three Types Explained
A bore sight is an aid to calibrate the scope or sights on your handgun or rifle. Three types you are likely to encounter: The laser comes in red or green. Red is good for low light conditions and is likely to come in at a lower price point. Green laser is easier to see…
How Do I Sell Or Transfer My Gun?
Your first gun is like your first car. After you own it a while, you figure out its best and worst features, and you develop preferences. Just like selling a car, transferring your gun can be done in a variety of ways. Each of these methods requires different procedures, which we will cover in detail….
Gun Ownership for Women: What to Consider
As a woman, I approach gun ownership differently from my husband. He gravitates naturally toward guns. I stayed on the fence for a long time because of my reluctance to get involved with firearms. We are not unique in that dichotomy. Women who are thinking of buying a gun, or using the gun they have,…
Your Own Private Shooting Range: How We Set Up Our Range
We chose the house we live in now because it had two shooting ranges. That came in handy when we decided to open a business centered around firearms education. We have upgraded the pistol range to make it suitable for Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) classes. The rifle range will be next. To make our range…
Buying a Gun at a Gun Show: The Rules Still Apply
The Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealers at the show must comply with all recordkeeping requirements. This includes recording the place of the sale. They may sell you a pistol or revolver if you are at least 21 and a resident of the state in which the show is held, after you pass a background check. The same applies to a frame, receiver, or firearm having a pistol grip that expels a shotgun shell.
The Best Materials for Holsters
Holsters can be made from canvas, or even lace, but mostly you will find leather and Kydex. Leather is the hide of animals, either softened to fit the contours of your body or stiffened to hold the gun firmly. Kydex is a thermoplastic acrylic polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composite. It is tough and rigid and can be manufactured to fit the exact specifications of your gun. Kydex is water and sweat-resistant, scratch-resistant, and unlikely to stretch or shrink.
17 Nifty Accessories for Your Gun
Targets
Grips
Speedloaders
Magazines
Lights
Range Bags
Red Dot Sights
Shooting Sticks
Bore Sights
Bench Stands
Laser Sights
Shooting Apps
Scopes
Chronographs
Spotting Scopes
Laser Training SIRT Pistols
Holographic Sights
What to Carry in Your Range Bag
When you go to a shooting range, pack a range bag. Starting around twenty dollars and ranging well over a hundred for serious gun guy gear, these bags can hold everything you need for a safe and enjoyable shooting experience. Here are the basics: The Bag Gun stores and outdoor stores carry bags made just…