The annual Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show is too big to see in four full days of walking, so it’s certainly too much to cram into a two-minute video. With the good folks over at Range365, we made a valiant effort to give you a taste of what it’s like.
What’s a Squib Load and What Should You Do About It?
While the word “squib” doesn’t sound very threatening, it’s one of the more dangerous malfunctions in shooting. The squib load itself doesn’t usually do much of anything – it’s what can happen after that makes things hairy. Ever seen pictures of guns blown to pieces? Many of those are the result of someone firing another […]
Can You Pass the FBI Qualification [VIDEO]
FBI agents have to pass this course of fire on a regular basis. It involves one-hand, two-hand, and weak-hand shooting from distances between three and 25 yards. It’s a great way to measure and track your skills over time.
Can You Outdraw Your Attacker? [VIDEO]
Knowing at what distance a person becomes a threat is important for a good self-defense mindset. Here’s a reality check.
Gun Science: Can a Handgun Knock You Down? [VIDEO]
One of those myths that will never, ever die in the history of forever is that a handgun will physically “knock someone down.” We’ve heard it all… “A 9mm won’t, but my .45 will knock someone right out of their shoes!” Anyway, we made this video to show some stuff. Mainly that bullets make holes […]
How to Use a Shot Timer [VIDEO]
Using a shot timer can really help you improve your competitive and defensive handgun skills. Without measurement, how to you know if you’re improving? The timer also adds just a tiny bit of pressure, and that helps you learn to operate your gun under a little bit of stress. You’ll be surprised at how quickly […]
Gun Science: How Suppressors Work [VIDEO]
Ever wondered how gun suppressors work? You can call them silencers too, even though the aren’t as quiet in real life as in the movies. They were actually patented back in 1908 as a “Maxim Silencer” so you can be sure that terminology is correct too. Here’s a fun look at what goes on in […]
How To Deep Clean Your AR-15 [VIDEO]
Got a filthy, dirty AR rifle? Here’s a quick video we put together with the folks from Range365 that shows you how to deep clean it to it runs like a champ. While AR-15s and AR-10s are a lot more resilient than the internet gives them credit for, they do tend to collect plenty of […]
How Powerful Is Your Handgun? [VIDEO]
We had a little fun with some very un-scientific testing to see exactly what different handgun calibers would do to wood blocks. Enjoy…
How To Clean A Revolver [VIDEO]
Here’s a quick tip on the right way to clean a revolver. Bonus: Got a Smith & Wesson? We’ll show you a trick to make it easy.