James Forrester 
Owning a gun comes with its own set of responsibilities. Storing and maintaining your gear is critical. But. these are also to keep everyone around you safe. It’s still a weapon after all. Though you only intend to use or keep it for safety, it can’t be guaranteed at all times. Teaching kids gun safety …
The use of a firearm is an inherently dangerous activity which requires respect and responsibility at all times. There are four primary rules of gun safety (plus some additional rules I’ll cover). The cardinal rules of gun safety are important because they are redundant. These 4 cardinal rules of gun safety overlap with each other, …
Understanding ammunition and how it works is essential to a safe and productive shooting experience. To make sure you can choose the correct ammo for your firearm and your specific needs, it’s good to outline basic components of ammunition before going to the gun store. So, what are the basic components of ammunition? What Are …
Knowing how to use a bore snake is a great backup cleaning solution to your regular deep-cleaning kit. You can easily carry one or more folded-up bore snakes in different calibers with you while practicing at a shooting range or out hunting. You may not want to carry your bulky cleaning kit case around with …
There are many reasons why I want to know how to mount a scope on a handgun, a rifle, or a shotgun. One reason is that using a red dot scope on a handgun allows you to pick up your target easily. This is important as you train for accurately finding and hitting your mark. …
Proper firearm cleaning and maintenance is essential. You might know this, and you may be asking yourself, “How often should a firearm be cleaned to keep it in top condition?” It’s an important question, with the short answer being that you should clean it after every use. But, there are certain indications and factors you need …
Many people who own a gun may not know how to clean a revolver, pistol, or other handgun. It is important to know how to clean a gun if you want to keep it in reliable use for a long time to come. Don’t know how? Don’t feel bad! It’s not hard to learn how …
In preparing a guide to the three basic parts of a handgun, I examined many different handguns. These included single action revolvers, double action revolvers, and several different types of semi automatic pistols. After going over these, I settled just what these key parts are, and how they differ among types of guns. Pistols and …
Having your own hidden room for gun safes is the stuff of movies. It is also the stuff of reality and careful security. In this article, I’ll show you how you can build your own gun safe room in your home. How to Build a Gun Safe Room When building this room, you’ll need a few …
If you want to know about bolting a gun safe, you should know it isn’t a very complicated task. Gun safes are usually designed to be bolted down, so you won’t have a very hard time doing it. I am going to look at some basic concepts that will guide you through this process. I …
If it’s your first time shooting a gun, it does not have to be difficult or intimidating. You just need the proper guidance on how to do so, and I’ll walk you through those steps. Then, when you go to the range or are out shooting, you’ll be prepared, safe, and ready. How to Shoot …
If you’re interested in reloading your own cases, then you’ll need to start off by purchasing a great reloading press for beginners. If you want to keep your budget under $2,000, you’re going to be looking at single-stage presses. A single-stage press means that each time you pull the handle, you’ll be reloading a bullet case. …