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 […]
Why Are Airsoft Weapons Used in Military Training?
Editors Note: We’d like to welcome (and thank!) Vicki Clain for this article. Vicki is a self-described “blogger, geeker, and freelance writer.” You can keep up with Vicki on Twitter – @VickiLClain. If you’ve only seen kids using airsoft weapons then you’re probably thinking they are toy guns designed only for children. Still, the airsoft […]
Gun Science: Can a Handgun Knock You Down? [VIDEO]
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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]
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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]
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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 Shoot While Moving [VIDEO]
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In a self-defense situation, moving before, and even while shooting, is a big deal. It gets you off target of the other guy and maybe even more important, starts to turn they tables so he is reacting to your actions. There are a couple of approaches out there. Here’s the one we recommend because it’s […]
Learn To Shoot Better From The Karate Kid
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. Normally Hollywood movies dish out useful gun advice about as often as the sun goes out, but every once in a while, a movie presents a surprisingly relevant learning opportunity. Take that corny 1980’s movie, The Karate Kid, for example. I’ll spare you the whole storyline, but in case […]
How To Shoot Your Handgun At Longer Ranges [VIDEO]
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In this era of political divisiveness, can we all agree that some things just need to be shot? Take SPAM for instance. Yes, I suppose the email kind is a candidate too, but it’s hard to bring to the range. I’m talking about that roadkill in a can type of SPAM. You know, the stuff […]
MantisX Firearms Training System: Smart Shooting With Your Smartphone
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. Can we all agree that dry fire practice is the best way to rapidly improve one’s shooting skills? Can we also agree that most of us do it about as often as Colin Kaepernick earns doctoral degrees in political science? I think most of us take the attitude that […]
What You Need To Know About AR-15 Barrel Twist Rates
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. There’s more misunderstanding surrounding AR-15 barrel twist rates than the electoral college’s secret faculty lounge and doomsday bunker under the Denver International Airport. That’s because, as with any complex topic, there’s plenty of myth wrapped around some nuggets of truth. That blend of fact and fiction is what makes […]