Archives for: December 2012

Disadvantages to shooting guns suppressed

by Erik  

Shooting with a silencer may seems cool, but believe it or not, there are some disadvantages. Let's remember what suppression does, it contains the gases which are released once the weapon is fired. The baffles inside a suppressor create a slight reve… more »

How often should you clean your guns?

by Erik  

There is much debate over this topic. There are many factors which go into the answer, but here is how I do it. First, I shoot often. Usually weekly or bi-weekly which makes cleaning guns a lot of work. Many people will tell you that guns need to be… more »

State of Florida: Concealed weapons permit and pre-trial intervention

by Erik  

In the state of Florida, there is a program called pre-trial intervention (PTI). PTI is part of a state program to reduce the number of first time offenders that are convicted. More importantly, it's a way to ensure you are not prosecuted for a crime… more »

Gun shows: background check loophole

by Erik  

Many times over I hear liberals talk about how bad gun shows are. For whatever reason (probably the media) they are under the impression the some type of loophole exists where you can purchase a gun without a background check or waiting period.… more »

Tools and chemcials for cleaning guns

by Erik  

There are a million products out there for cleaning guns. They range in price but they all yield the same end result: a clean gun. It's important to keep your guns clean and properly lubricated to ensure proper operation and life of the weapon. If yo… more »

Sandy Hook Shooting: New Gun Laws?

by Erik  

Here we go... of course myself and many others are shocked by the tragedy which happened at Sandy Hook elementary school. However, a big issue here is the media and politicians will spin this and other recent shootings into a reason to bad guns or at l… more »

Pistol weight and trigger pull

by Erik  

Most people are much better rifle shooters than pistol shooters. Why is that? Well, a rifle usually weights between 5-10 pounds with a trigger pull that similar in weight or less. So your AR-15 might weigh 7.5 pounds but it's trigger pull is only 3.5… more »

Why open carry is bad

by Erik  

I am an obvious gun advocate, but cruising around youtube I found even more videos of people walking around supporting open carry. Again, I am a gun supporter, but I have to agree with officers responding. It just creates too much negative attention.… more »

Sending a handgun for warranty repair

by Erik  

Most gun manufacturers will warrant their guns for at least a year. Sometimes 2 years, and sometimes for life. A lifetime warranty was one of the selling points for buying and very expensive HK hand gun. However, you must consider what it will cost t… more »

Should I keep a gun in the car?

by Erik  

Keeping a gun in your car is a double edged sword. It's great to have it, but when you aren't in the car there is always the possibility that it will be stolen. more »

SBR Engraving Explained

by Erik  

If you want to have a long gun with a barrel shorter than 16" you will need to complete a form 1 application. The process of submitting a form 1 has already been explained in detail. However, depending on the gun, you may be required to have some ma… more »