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The Black Magic paintball marker is an enthusiast level weapon from Worr Game Products that sports many features not commonly found on entry-level guns. Among these are a Delrin bolt, which needs...
Need to locate a shooting range near you? Most cities have a few outdoor and indoor firing ranges. Gun clubs use to be the only places that had shooting ranges and they were only available to...
With the invention of the internet, online gun buying has become a reality. However the same rules and regulations - background check, waiting periods - still apply even when buying a gun online....
Creating your own laser tag gun may not give you as pretty a gun as one made commercially, but it will show others who play the game that you are a individualist to be taken seriously. The process...
MIG welding guns are designed to both feed the wire and help conduct electricity to the weld. All the components can be changed out if broken or worn out on most MIG guns.
Interested in taking gun safety courses? Being a responsible shooter involves getting proper firearm training. Shooting can be fun but it can also be dangerous without the right gun safety...
Trying to locate a shooting or target range in your area? Target shooting has become a popular hobby for people of all ages. Target shooting can be a great stress reliever. However, laws have...
Gelcoat is a fiberglass resin that is pigmented to match any color needed. Gelcoat is a very thick liquid that requires a special gelcoat spray gun for application. You can use a felt roller or...
Adjusting an airsoft gun's velocity is a great way to hit targets at a longer distance. This is done by upgrading the spring, motor, barrel and gearbox. Exchanging the stock barrel for a longer or...
Optimizing an airsoft gun is the best way to increase your odds of hitting your target. The best way to do this is to upgrade the barrel, spring, motor and gearbox. Upgrading the barrel to a...
Choosing a concealed carry weapon is mostly a matter of personal preference, but you do need to be well informed when you make your decision. I will give you the info, but in the end you need to...
If you are looking for a fun and exciting time with a group of friends, you may want to try out paintball. Paintball allows you to fire small balls of paint at your opponents through paintball...
Tag guns are a common alternative to labeling garments and other soft goods with safety pins for retail selling. Tagging articles gives them a more professional look and widens their appeal for...
Simple Green is a water-based gun cleaner that is free from harmful chemicals. This gun cleaner is also biodegradable and safe for the environment. It is perfect for gun owners who are also...
A laser attached to a gun will shine a bright dot of light where the bullet will impact when the gun is fired. However, bullets fly in ballistic trajectories and laser light in projected in a...
Charging an Airsoft gun is easy, so long as you know which variables to take in to account. The total charge of the battery and the charge rate of your charger will determine how long to charge...
Blowguns are simple guns that operate on air pressure to launch a number of small projectiles toward a target at high speeds. Blowguns are used for recreational target practice, paintballing and...
Paintball is a fast-paced game that can provide hours of fun and entertainment. There are many ways to have fun with paintball guns, including games and simple target practice. It's important to...
From the 1500 to the 1860s, gunnery practices at sea were pretty much the same. Guns were muzzle-loaded and fired with black powder. There were some minor differences in the types of cannon balls...
Welding with a wire feed welder is a much different process than using a stick weld machine. Although the same basic principles apply, some of the techniques used are different and can take a...
Plenty of people are afraid of shooting firearms. Let’s face it, guns are loud, and if not used properly can be dangerous. But it’s easy to overcome a fear of shooting, and this guide can help.
Maintaining an antique gun is a bit of an art. Surface rust can form on the barrel and trigger area, which is unsightly and detracts from the overall appearance. But there's a product, Blue &...
Any good marksman takes basic steps to improve accuracy when they shoot. This article should give a few tips to the first time gun owner or beginning hunter.
A tattoo gun is a mechanical electrical device used to deliver ink into the skin to produce a tattoo. The gun has two electrical magnets that are energized to draw the armature bar down. The...
Most stores where guns are sold will have gun cleaner available as well. But, if you want to produce your own homemade gun cleaner, it is possible. Homemade versions of gun cleaner often work just...
Design and build an inexpensive gun rack that is perfect for installation in the garage or hobby room. Modify the design with a lumber of your choice to build a gun rack suitable for your den or...
Shooting guns, namely pistols, is a fun hobby that can release stress and tension and is also an important skill so that if you ever need to use a gun for your own defense, you will know how to...
With the advent of the Super Soaker, retail water gun makers have been in an arms race to see who can build the biggest, wettest water gun possible. This race has not been missed by DIY...
The firearm you buy is strongly dependent on what its use is going to be. If you're going to be shooting squirrels or rabbits from your porch, then a small caliber rifle with a scope would do...
A critical aspect of owning a firearm is safely carrying and using the firearm. The late Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper, a noted weapons guru, wrote four simple rules to follow. These rules have stood the...
Since the late 1990s, paintball has become a favorite pastime of many teens and older people alike. The game's object is to attack the opposing team members by shooting them with paintballs in...
The 760 Pumpmaster is an air rifle manufactured by Crosman that is capable of firing both BBs and pellets. As of August 2009, over 12 million rifles have been sold. The Pumpmaster is a popular gun...
Many household items use batteries that carry a charge strong enough to power an effective stun gun. Making a stun gun requires little more than a capacitor, speaker wires and a battery. An easy...
Knowing how to properly use, store and clean a gun is imperative if you plan to own and operate a firearm. If you have children in the home, your responsibility to educate your family in addition...
Grease guns are used to apply grease to parts of machinery that need it, and are generally used in areas that are hard to reach such as in tight areas of an engine. The gun itself looks kind of...
So you are new to guns? Your shotgun only holds three shells. What must you do to increase ammunition capacity? Well read on. This may save your life if you have zombie problems in your city.
In this article you will learn how to set up a paintball gun right out of the box. You will also learn what basic items you need to purchase in order to start playing
Weller is one of the most widely used brands of soldering gun or soldering iron. As with all brands, the keys to safe and effective use are choosing the correct wattage and tip, and using caution.
Rust is a bigger concern with concealed handguns than with those that are only occasionally taken out of a safe and used for target practice. The constant exposure to humid environments and body...
Potato guns, Tater Guns or Spud Guns however you want to say it all accomplish the same thing. Pure fun with half rotten veggies. I caution all whom choose to make a Tater Gun that even I have...
Shooting clay pigeons is a difficult sport to master, but it is rewarding as soon as you get a hang of the basics. This sport goes back to the original pigeon shooting contests, where live birds...
Clay pigeon or clay target shooting is a hobby popular amongst shooters as an ethical way to shoot without animals being hurt in the process. Stemming from actual pigeon shooting contests, the...
This is an explanation of how to make a tattoo gun that can be plugged into any wall outlet, with its own on and off switch, it is cheap to make and fun to use but is for novelty purposes only.
Pellet guns are a great way to introduce someone to the proper handling and usage of a firearm. They are by no means a toy and should be treated with the same respect. A wide range of pellet guns...
How to Wear a Gun Holster
A gun holster will often slide onto a person's belt, and the holster should be situated so that it rests at the back of the iliac crest. Find out how to use clip-on holsters and holsters that rest...
How to Install a Shotgun Sling
A shotgun sling has a device that will attach the sling to the butt end of the gun, and this device will make sure the gun is locked in place. Find out how to put a sling on a shotgun that was not...
How to Set a Scope on a Gun
In order to mount a scope on a firearm rifle or shotgun, the first step is to make sure that the gun is capable of having a scope mounted to it. Discover how to tightly screw in screws and rings...
How to Clean a Gun With a Bore Snake
Cleaning a gun with a bore snake means spraying cleaner on the top portion in order to loosen everything that's inside the gun. Discover how many times to use a bore snake, and how to treat a gun...
How to Sight in a Gun
Sighting a gun begins with removing the bolt from the rifle, using sandbags to steady the rifle and moving the cross arrows to a target that has been chosen. Learn about making adjustments to...
In this step by step process you will learn how to safely load a Gamo air rifle using .177 cal. pellets. You will also learn the correct ways to hold gun when loading.