Are you looking for new ways to catch fish? If yes, you can try fishing with an air gun. This fishing method is in practice in several countries around the world. However, the technique is prohibited in some areas and regions. So, before you head out to purchase an air rifle for your fishing expeditions, find out whether it is within the regulations of that area. In this … [Read more...]
The Arms Guide Guest Writer
How are Hammer Forged Barrels Made? And Why?
A European website has a reprint of an excellent article by Vern Briggs of Ruger and Professor James Higley of Purdue. We've discussed the various ways of rifling barrels; we thought you'd appreciate Briggs's and Higley's deep dive into the process and technology of the most capital-intensive form of barrelmaking, cold hammer forging. (Actually, it could be hot hammer forging … [Read more...]
G-Code Softshell Scorpion Magazine Carriers
One of the biggest challenges gun owners face with our various firearms is managing supporting equipment. Due to the wide variety of designs there is no universal shape or size to firearms, this makes the supporting equipment firearm specific in most cases. What this equates is a pile of magazine pouches and holsters purchased for every firearm specifically or poorly fitted … [Read more...]
IcePlate Under Armor: The Science Behind Hydration, Heating and Cooling
Heat casualties are a critical problem for body armor users. The "IcePlate" is a SAPI plate-shaped reusable water bottle that when frozen provides 140+ watts of cooling using the 100 ounces of water already carried by war fighters to maximize hydration efficiency beyond simple consumption. The IcePlate helps body armor users stay safer, lighter, more hydrated, with cooler core … [Read more...]
Understanding the Effects of Wind and Weather for Shooting Accurately
The objective of this training is to present the fundamental concepts that wind and weather have on accurate shooting and how to compensate for these effects while shooting in order to attain a high percentage of first round hits. Understand the concept of air resistance and its effects on the bullet while in flight. Air resistance is the cause and effect of any bullet … [Read more...]