While optical technology and rifle scopes have been around for over a hundred years, they’ve been mostly regulated by hunters, specialized troops, and police officers. Within the last fifteen years, however, the optics industry has exploded. Nowadays, nearly every soldier and police officer’s…
The shotgun is one of the most versatile weapons in the world. While it has gone somewhat unappreciated in the last decade due to the rise of the AR-15, the shotgun has a lot going for it. And a proper optic will definitely…
Turrets are a critical component of the rifle scope. If you’ve never seen a scope, they are the little knobs on the top and, most commonly, the left-hand side of the scope. Occasionally you have three turrets, but two turrets are universal. The…
In October 1954, the Fairchild Engine and Aircraft Company’s ArmaLite Division was established under George Sullivan’s tutelage. It began working on developing the lightweight paratrooper’s rifle—the AR-1 “Parasniper” rifle. The AR-5 survival rifle for downed aircrew and pilots of the U. S. Air…
A gun safe is a place where you can store your weapons, ammunition, and other related items. But in the event of a robbery or burglary, it is not safe to keep even the top rated handgun safe in plain sight, especially when…
A gun safe is a steel box that is designed to store guns. These safes can be installed in your home and office, and they are often used by those who have children or other people who might get into the guns. They…
Most shooters, even those moderately familiar with a rifle, understand that a certain level of math is necessary for precision shooting. Most shooters will know this math exists but will never actually need it for their hooting. Those looking to shoot with precision…
The AR-15 is the most popular rifle in the United States. In reality, this makes plenty of sense; the rifle is lightweight, accurate, affordable, and easy to shoot. The carbine variants of these rifles are especially light and handy and dominate the military…
Rifle scopes are expensive but can last for decades if properly cared for. A used rifle scope is a great way to save money and get a high-quality product. A used rifle scope will be much cheaper than a new one and might…
Buying a used optic is often a good way to find the scope you want or need while saving a few bucks in the process. Now, since optics are finicky things, it’s best to be cautious. Let’s face it an optic is like…