When it comes to airguns, most consumers can readily acknowledge BB guns and pellet guns exist, and might have even owned one or more in their lives.  But time moves on and the average person might never own or even think about airguns after their late teens.  Likewise, time has moved on in the...

Many airguns are powered by CO2 cartridges. The vast majority of CO2 powered airguns use 12 gram non-threaded cartridges or capsules (whichever term you want to use) but some use larger 88 gram cartridges. Small quantities of CO2 are released when the trigger is pulled on your airgun and the CO...

Quick Answer: Air Pistol Maintenance 

Air pistol maintenance involves keeping the pistol clean, properly lubricated, and safely stored so it continues to perform reliably and maintain accuracy. Most air pistols require only minimal routine care, including wiping down the exterior after use, occa...

Quick Answer: Air Pistol Accuracy Tips 

Improving air pistol accuracy depends primarily on mastering a few core shooting fundamentals: proper grip, consistent stance, correct sight alignment, smooth trigger control, controlled breathing, and follow-through. These elements work together to stabili...

Quick Answer: Best Air Pistols for Backyard Shooting

The best air pistols for backyard shooting are typically .177 caliber BB or pellet pistols designed for recreational target practice and plinking. Most backyard air pistols use CO₂, spring piston, or pneumatic power systems and are capable o...

The last two years I have been blessed to be a part of Umarex’s shooting team. During this time, I’ve learned a lot about shooting, and, more significantly, learned what I don’t know about shooting. I like to think I’ve been pretty open about my limitations. Shooting in competition will e...

Pellet guns are extremely versatile, extremely fun, and extremely diverse in their power capabilities in the modern era.  Pellet gun shooters do everything from paper punching targets, long range precision shooting, hunting, or pest control. If you were to get just one air gun, a pellet gun wo...

The author shooting from a baracade position.  While most PCP airguns are taller than standard rifles or break barrel air rifles, a careless shooter can make a mistake by not seeing an obstruction in front of the barrel and out of the line of sight of the optic.

Using a magnifying optic on a r...

The Umarex USA and Umarex DE crew at the 2024 SHOT Show.

It’s that time of the year again! Every industry has its show season, and the outdoors space is no exception. We and everyone else in the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoors Trade are set to gather in Las Vegas January 19th through the 23rd.

Welcome to the eighth chapter of Umarex USA’s Airgun 411 series, where we explore the dynamic world of airgun shooting. This installment focuses on small game hunting and pest control, two pursuits that blend precision, strategy, and practicality. Small game, such as rabbits and squirrels, offe...