I’ve been using OTIS Technology cleaning hardware for years. The cable and pull-through design helps you drag muck out the fiery end instead of pushing it back into the action as is too often tempting when using cleaning rod systems. The company has always included their own lubricant and protectant products in the lineup, but […]
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 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.
How To Clean A Pistol [VIDEO]
Wanna learn how to clean your pistol the quick and easy way? This two-minute video will show you how…
Seven Things You Need to Clean A Gun
While cleaning a gun is a fairly simple chore, it really helps to use the right equipment. Improper tools and solutions can make the job harder and even cause damage to your valuable firearm. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to clean a handgun, rifle, or shotgun. 1. A Cleaning Rod The most […]
How To Clean A Beretta Px4 Handgun
These detailed instructions are for a Beretta Px4, but if you have a 92/96 series, you can take advantage of this article too. There are a couple of different details, like how the takedown lever works, but everything else is pretty much the same. The gun I’m using for this demonstration is a .40 S&W […]
Surplus Ammunition: Shooting a Little Bit of History, Literally
Remember when surplus 8mm Mauser ammo was more abundant than White House press conference fibs? I do. Not so very long ago, you could buy as much as you could store for less than 5 cents a round. Now that same round is about 60 cents – if you can find it. Similar scenarios apply […]
Neat Invention of the Day: OTIS Ripcord Gun Cleaner
I spent some quality time at the range yesterday. I had to shoot some AR rifles to gather some data for my upcoming Insanely Practical Guides book, The Rookie’s Guide to the AR-15. Yeah, I know, it’s not just an adventure, it’s a job! Anyway, the not so fun part of all that work is […]
And The Winner of the OTIS Technology Elite Cleaning System Is…
Tactical chicks have a great sense of humor. We’ve met a number of contributors to The Women’s Outdoor News over the past couple of months and learned the hard way that they are as twisted and genuinely silly as we are. Love that. For Fathers Day, we elected to have a little fun with the […]
Top 5 Coolest Things from NRA Annual Meeting Day 1
Even with a busy meeting and interview schedule, we managed to spot some pretty nifty things during day 1 of the NRA Annual Meeting in St. Louis. So far, we’ve only covered about 30% of the exhibits, so look for more over the next two days. Here are some of the standouts from Day 1: […]