Gun Facts

Handgun shooting is one of the most addictive types of shooting! Here’s a list of where the old favorites and handgun rounds currently lie. Plus, a rough overview of the best handgun rounds on the market. I think you’ll agree that new technologies have shifted the lines of what calibers and cartridges are capable of.

"AR" stands for ArmaLite Rifle, NOT "assault rifle" or "automatic rifle." It is often called a Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR).

The handgun is the toughest of the three primary firearms to master. Rifles and shotguns are fired from the shoulder, which provides a more stable platform, but a handgun is fired while hanging out there on the end of those noodles we call arms. Once you’ve chosen the handgun that’s right for you, learning to shoot a handgun well requires that we develop a very different skill set. Master these four basics and you’ll be on your way to shooting like a pro.

Several aspects of field shooting are critical. First, you must achieve an adequately stable shooting position. It likely will not be possible to get as steady as you’d like, but with practice you can usually get as steady as you need. Then, you’ve got to acquire your target, maximize stability, execute the shot, follow through and prepare to fire again as efficiently as possible.

Teaching your kids about gun safety or how to shoot a bow and arrow is the first step in introducing them to hunting. But knowing when and how to do that can be tricky because kids learn at their own pace and some show an interest in hunting while others may be reluctant to take up the sport. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but we’re here to share a few tips that will help you successfully introduce your kids to shooting and hunting whenever they’re ready.

First let's explain what distinguishes a shotgun from other firearms. Most other guns will fire a single projectile. A shotgun is designed for shooting multiple projectiles in varying sizes and quantities. The multiple projectiles are called shot.

These two statutes regarding firearms are enforceable by any certified peace officer in the state: Title 18 and Title 33.. It is important to note that even though the laws differ in their language it is an individual's responsibility to abide by all sections of each statute in order to be in compliance.