Ray guns and lasers were touted as the weapons of the future, with Buck Rogers lighting the way, so to speak, on the silver screen and in comic books in the early part of the 20th century. Although lasers are
As summer turns to fall, nature and people implement various changes to coincide with the new season. Leaves turn from green to various shades of red, yellow, orange, and brown before floating to the ground. Home runs take a back
For the experienced firearms aficionado, there are a number of factors to consider when gunning for top performance and accuracy with sports shooting and hunting. Among these are the shooter’s visual perception, fine motor skills, and psychological profile. From the
Professional athletes and actors are masters at making their craft look easy, belying the many hours of work and practice they invest in perfecting their skills. Similarly, the firing of a gun looks easy. You pull the trigger and the
Early explorers often ventured into uncharted territory. Nowadays, those exploring the world of ammunition can arm themselves with knowledge that is off the charts. A bullet caliber size chart shows a measurement in inches and millimeters of the most common
Just as you don’t want to kill a fly with a bazooka, the same holds true for dispatching small game. A .300 Winchester bullet will bring down a feral hog, but it’s likely to turn their smaller brethren into minute
The term packing heat connotes carrying a gun and has become part of the vernacular.It conjures up an image of guys sitting around a table in a smoke-filled room counting money or playing cards, their weapon of choice concealed in
As with just about anything else in society these days, there are myths surrounding ammunition. Their origin is often unclear and increasingly difficult to dispel with the passage of time. Time to shoot them up and aim for the truth.
Although it’ll last longer than a popsicle on a summer day in Death Valley or most Hollywood weddings, ammunition doesn’t have an infinite life. There will come a time when stored ammo loses its effectiveness or has been damaged and
The term armed and dangerous connotes carrying a loaded firearm and the threat it poses to any targets. What you want to avoid is introducing the danger element to the handling of ammunition prior to its union with a firearm.
