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Guns are often used for hunting or at a shooting range as a hobby. Discover how to clean guns, make adjustments to guns and shoot guns properly with advice from a gun store owner in this free video series on shotguns, handguns and rifles.
There are 16 videos in this series:
The type of gun-cleaning solvent that a person should use is dependent on the type of ammunition they use in their gun. Discover how guns that have copper-jacketed bullets require a copper-softening solvent with advice from a gun store owner in this free video on cleaning guns.
Supplies for cleaning guns include patches, solvents, sprays and stainless brushes. Find out what is needed in a gun cleaning kit with advice from a gun store owner in this free video on cleaning guns.
The first thing to do when cleaning a shotgun is to make sure that there isn't a round in the chamber. Find out how to clean single-shot and pump-action shotguns with advice from a gun store owner in this free video on cleaning shotguns.
Whenever a gun is being cleaned, make sure it's empty, unloaded and that the ammunition is in another room. Clean a shotgun, a bolt-action rifle, a double-action revolver and semi-automatic guns with advice from a gun store owner in this free video on cleaning guns.
When cleaning a bolt-action rifle, point the muzzle in a safe direction, keep the finger off the trigger and open the action. Avoid rust by cleaning a bolt-action rifle properly with advice from a gun store owner in this free video on cleaning rifles.
A semi-automatic handgun should be cleaned after unloading the gun and setting the magazine aside. Break a semi-automatic handgun down into its component parts with advice from a gun store owner in this free video on cleaning handguns.
The different parts of a shotgun include the barrels, the choke, the front sight, the ventilated rib and the forearm, among other parts. Find out the parts that make up a shotgun and their functions with information from a gun store owner in this free video on shotguns.
When loading a semi-automatic handgun, point the muzzle in a safe direction, keep the finger off of the trigger and activate the magazine release button. Make sure there isn't a round in the chamber when loading a semi-automatic handgun with advice from a gun store owner in this free video on handguns.
Boresighting a rifle scope is done to assure that the cross hairs are aligned with where the center line of the bore is pointing. Learn about laser bore sighting devices with advice from a gun store owner in this free video on cleaning guns.
When adjusting a rifle scope, make sure to move the cross hairs so that they are in line with the best of the shooter's ability to the bore. Start at 25 yards when taking a boresighted gun in the field with advice from a gun store owner in this free video on rifles.
When zeroing in a rifle scope, make everything as solid and unmovable as possible. Zero in a rifle scope and practice shooting with advice from a gun store owner in this free video on rifles.
A gun silencer is a device that extracts as much noise as possible from a gun. Discover how gun silencers help to divert the gas that expands in a gun with information from a gun store owner in this free video on gun silencers.
The best place to find gun silencers is on the Internet when they are being sold by a class-three federal firearms licensee. Find out if gun silencers are illegal in a given state before buying one with advice from a gun store owner in this free video on gun silencers.
A gun can be accurately fired by breathing regularly, implementing good footwork and maintaining a stable position. Shoot a gun with accuracy by aligning the sights with advice from a gun store owner in this free video on shooting guns.
When buying a long rifle, make the purchase depending on what the rifle is needed for and how much it will be used. Buy a long rifle that is appropriate for specific hunting needs with advice from a gun store owner in this free video on rifles.
When storing a gun, it's important that the gun is in the owner's control and that it is not loaded. Store a gun in a gun safe with advice from a gun store owner in this free video on gun safety.
A gun is a machine or tool, usually a weapon, that propels projectiles. The projectile is generally fired through a hollow tube known as the gun's barrel. The barrel's diameter determines the size of projectile used, which is usually designated in fractions of an inch or in millimeters. Most modern guns are rifled with a series of grooves spiraling along the barrel. In this free video series, the owner of a gun store provides tips for cleaning guns, making adjustments to guns and shooting guns safely and accurately. Learn about gun-cleaning solvents, gun-cleaning supplies and how to clean a gun. Discover how to load a semi-automatic handgun, how to adjust a rifle scope and how to shoot a gun accurately. With these tips on using guns, any hobbyist or hunter will be able to use their guns safely and efficiently.
Perry Conrad Perry Conrad has owned Smoke-n-Guns in Cottonwood, Ariz. for 12 years. He is an expert in all firearm fields and instructs both firearm safety and concealed carry permit classes.dkdk
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