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The Nerf Nite Finder is another fun Nerf dart gun that can normally shoot up to 35 feet. It also comes with a laser scope. If you want to increase the range of the gun, you really just need to...

Nerf dart guns continue to evolve as the dart gun of choice for many children (and adults). From games of capture the flag to target practice, Nerf dart guns are simply entertaining. But if you...

The Red Rider BB gun is a classic toy from a bygone age. Many still enjoy using this BB gun, although it has changed very little since it was first created. The Red Rider BB gun can be modified by...

Paintball guns are very popular among sport enthusiasts who do not want to go hunting with real guns. The paintball gun is used to target human opponents in "capture the flag" type games and is a...

Paint spray guns can greatly increase your accuracy and decrease the time it takes to paint a car, room or other surface. But they can become clogged and require proper cleaning for operation. For...

Nerf guns are toy guns that shoot soft darts at targets. Safe for indoor play, the foam darts are rugged and reusable. There are wide ranges of retail Nerf guns available, from pistols to auto...

The German Army first began experimenting with the flame thrower before World War I. German and British troops used the device as a weapon throughout the Great War, and it remained a popular...

The very first pellet guns were actually blowguns that date to around 125 A.D. Pellet guns have gone through many changes over the years and have been made to fire both metal and plastic...

The BB gun has been a staple of boyhood for decades. Owning a BB gun is an important part of growing up for a young boy and now creating a simple, homemade BB gun is easier than ever with items...

The Nerf Maverick is a favored gun for modders due to its solid construction and impressive rate of fire. Out of the box, the Maverick can launch six darts up to 12 feet with minimal reload...

Marshmallow guns are outdoor toys made from PVC pipe that allow children to fire miniature marshmallows at targets. They are easy and relatively inexpensive to construct at home, as they only...

Marshmallow shooters are guns made from PVC pipe. Miniature marshmallows are loaded into an opening at the top of the gun; when you blow into that opening, the marshmallows travel through the...

Here is a super quick way to make a bridle for a doll's horse.

Do you want increased range on your Nerf Nite Finder? Well, you can do it in a few easy steps. This modification will increase the range of your Nerf gun , and it will also allow you to use any...

The Nerf Longshot is a powerful gun giving a child the sense of being a long-range sniper. The Nerf darts can travel 30 feet fairly accurately. The Longshot comes with a reconnaissance scope...

There is a very good chance that at some point, either while you were at school or sitting in your cubicle at work, you picked up a rubber band and shot it at someone from your finger. It is all...

Hasbro's Nerf guns have allowed children to shoot each other with foam darts for decades. In recent years, Nerf guns have become much more stylistically and technologically complex, with some guns...

Rubber band guns have been a popular toy since the early part of the 20th century when they were developed as a cheap toy made out of easily obtained materials. Building a rubber band gun is a fun...

This is a style of squirt gun that I remember being popular in the 80s. They disappeared about the same time the super soaker was invented in 1988.

Nerf guns can be a lot of fun for your family, but they can be even more fun if your guns can shoot even further. Giving your Nerf gun more power is a pretty easy feat; it will require opening up...

There are two types of "fast" when referring to making a paintball gun shoot faster. There's the velocity at which each projectile is fired, often measured in feet per second. There is also the...

Water guns have been a longtime favorite toy for children on a hot summer day. Over time with repeated use, the pipes on many larger water guns can easily burst. Making a new water gun pipe is an...

With toy aisles stocked with overpriced merchandise that, once played with, leads to inevitable boredom, many parents are turning to the toys of yesteryear as an alternative. Luckily, many of...

Playing laser tag with Team Force guns can be great fun, but tips and knowledge of the guns can increase a player's skill. There are two types of Laser Challenge Team Force guns; each has the same...

Summer is a great time to get up and play outside. A popular toy for a hot summer day is a squirt gun, but you don't have to go to the store to get one of these fun toys. It's easy to make a...

Target practice with an Airsoft gun is a fun and much safer way for friends who enjoy shooting to hang out. An Airsoft gun and all its accessories can be purchased at a sporting goods store, or...

Airsoft fans usually carry more than one gun for their battles, which means, with only two hands, you need somewhere to store the other guns. Just like old-time cowboys, you can use several types...

A spray gun, or water pistol, is a hand-held, plastic backyard toy that kids use in water battles and water games. There are also spray guns used for home improvement, for applying caulking and...

Spitball guns are a fun way to get through a boring day at school or work, or to just tease your classmates or co-workers. For a bit of a spin on the classic spitball gun, try constructing your...

Airsoft guns are replica weapons designed to shoot plastic pellets. Most are manually operated, with a spring propelling the pellets. They've become popular with people who want to shoot targets...

A great way to pass the time on a rainy day is to make your own dart gun. You can make a very basic gun from materials you probably have just lying around your home. This makes for a very...

Paintball guns are often used and can get very dirty. The barrel is the large round metal part on the front of the gun and can be found on both paintball pistols and shotguns. You can polish the...

Wooden toy rifles with spring steel actions were popular in the late fifties. With a stock made from a chunk of 2-inch by 4-inch wood and a broom handle barrel, spring steel action toy rifles make...

Children love pretend play. Even children without access to toy guns will use their hands or a stick to play cops and robbers or cowboys and Indians. It is important, however, to ensure that a toy...

Squirt guns are as simple as they are fun on a hot summer day. The largest component of most squirt guns is a hollow, watertight body. This gives the gun its recognizable shape, but it also serves...

Children love to play action games that keep them moving. Marshmallow guns allow children to safely experience exciting action. These guns are made for children ages eight and up, although they...

You may remember the old '80s Lazer Tag game. We all had the vests, we all had the guns, and then technology marched on. What do you do with the stuff when you're done with it? Recycle them...

Super Soakers and other mammoth liquid death guns are the ultimate water weapons short of the hose, but some water fights demand stealth rather than outright power. Fortunately, lying around your...

Water guns are fun for kids or kids at heart on a hot summer day. With a few items you may even find around your house, you can build your own water gun with an approximate water pressure of 60...

Keeping your BB gun clean is an essential part of making sure the gun always has accurate aim. The inside barrel of a BB gun can build up quite a bit of dirt and grime on the inside, which can...

Batman is one of the most iconic super heroes in the comic book world, but unlike Superman, Spiderman and The Incredible Hulk, he actually does not have any super powers. Batman relies on his...

Learn how to clean and maintain your electric airsoft gun or rifle.

Kids love projectiles. If it goes up in the sky or over the fence, it's fun to play with. They shoot potato guns, hit baseballs and throw footballs as far and as fast as they can. Whether they're...

Spud guns are one of many popular homemade cannons. The gun is powered with hairspray and launches a potato a large distance. Making a spud gun is a project best suited to those with a few handy...

Making an air-power BB gun has never been easier. With just a few simple tools and a little help from an adult, you will be well on your way to a new toy without spending much money. Follow the...

With the complexity and variety of toys available for children these days, it can be hard for kids to entertain themselves when they are stuck in a location where toys and other entertainment...

Learning to aim and shoot your Nerf gun accurately has little to do with your shooting skills. Rather, it has far more to do with learning how your particular Nerf guns fire their ammunition....

Make a toy gun that shoots rubber bands with your child for an inexpensive and entertaining project that doesn't require a trip to the toy store. Let your child do most of the work. It's a quick...

A water gun fight is a fun way to stay cool on a hot summer's day. It is an activity in which the whole family can participate to have a little fun. Adults also enjoy the game as an intense,...

Taking your drinks into the pool doesn't have to be a luxury achieved only by buying expensive pool trays. If you have a dense piece of Styrofoam you can make your own Styrofoam pool tray at home....