One of the most challenging feats as a hunter is shooting long range distances, especially for beginner users of the hunting rifle. However, that doesn't mean you cannot perfect the art of shooting long range, which will improve your hunting reaps in the long run. Thus, in this article, I'm going to share some tips on how to shoot long range. — Joseph Gleason of … [Read more...]
The Arms Guide Guest Writer
How to Unload and Clear Your Handgun: All Safety Rules Apply
I put this article together after seeing numerous videos of knuckeheads doing stupid stuff. My buddy Dan once placed his firearm on his cleaning table and got distracted by his wife coming into the room. Dan went to assist her and upon coming back to his gun cleaning task believed he was cleaning an unloaded firearm-WRONG! A round went off and tore through the doorway and … [Read more...]
A Translucent, .22 Glock? 3D Printing and Steel Rails
That's sure what this looks like: Where did it come from? There's a clue in the pictures, and it's clearer if you look at this shot of the bare frame… …bare frames…. …rendering… …and print in progress. Yeah, it's a 3D printed Glock. Cue the media meltdown now. Yes, it does shoot: http://imgur.com/Krtfje1 Of the … [Read more...]
How to Load Your Semi-Auto Pistol: Simple but not Always Easy
For those who have never handled a handgun it may seem intimidating. No one wants to look stupid or do something unsafe; especially on the range. Many who serve in the military are very comfortable using their rifle but may not be as confident using a handgun; especially those who are in non-combat roles and don’t get as much exposure to handguns as they prefer. Here are some … [Read more...]
How to Quick Load Your Handgun Magazines
I know I’m not the only one who has gotten strong thumbs from loading magazines. However, I should have paid more attention to the lessons of working smarter and not harder; this technique will spare you pain and make it faster and easier to feed your magazines.During one of the shooting courses I took in New Mexico, it would rain quite a bit on our outdoor range, and so on the … [Read more...]