The kids have all started back to school, Labor Day has come and gone and now we approach what some people consider the most fun holiday of the year, Halloween. Before you know it, all the family will start bombarding you with questions about your plans for Thanksgiving and what savory di...

You blink and it’s gone. This year has been absolutely flying by, at least from where I sit.  Last year at this time I was preparing to go to Japan to visit my son and now I am on the cusp of that event’s one year anniversary. Since that time, we have had one full year with the Zelos PCP rifle pla...

 

Introduction

We recognize that airguns—whether pellet, BB, CO₂, or PCP—offer accessible and enjoyable shooting experiences. However, we also understand the imperative of safe storage. Even though airguns often seem harmless, they carry real risks and failing to secure them properly can lead to...

 

When we go to public events, especially firearm-centric events, we often hear comments that contain some of the following phrases: “Ah, those are airsoft guns”, “Oh, they sell BB guns”, “Pushaw, I have real guns…” Yes, it’s a big world and not everyone understands everything. And, unfortunately...

If you've been shopping for a CO2 air pistol, you may have come across the term "blowback action" in product descriptions. New shooters often wonder: What exactly is blowback, and should you care about it when buying an airgun pistol? In this article, we'll break down the meaning of blowback, expl...

 

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...

 

Welcome to the seventh chapter of Umarex USA’s Airgun 411 series, where we explore the exciting world of airguns and their versatile applications. In this installment, we’re diving into family plinking with airguns, a fantastic activity that brings families together for safe, affordable, and me...

In the world of airgunning, traditional spring and gas piston-powered pellet rifles stand as reliable, time-tested tools for target shooting, pest control, and small game hunting.

BB guns are one of the most iconic and accessible types of airguns on the market. Whether you're reliving childhood memories or just getting started with shooting sports, BB guns offer a fun and approachable entry point. In this second installment of the Airgun 411 series, we’ll explore the history of BB guns, their types, the power sources that fuel them, and the most common ways they're used — featuring examples exclusively from Umarex USA.

Pre-Charged Pneumatics are and have been increasingly popular for the past decade. With each new airgun there’s always a list of specifications that are published. People like myself like to go straight to the specification section of any product. While the description is likely full of the same information as listed in the specifications, some initial questions can be answered by checking out the specs first.