There’s an unremarkable comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson called I Spy. I say Unremarkable because I have no memory of it except for one scene in which Owen Wilson’s character is being shown cool spy gadgets a la James Bond gadget laboratory. In this scene he is given a rather large ...

Squirrel hunting is a big thing in many areas of the country and increasingly small game hunters are reaching for air rifles to hunt with. Squirrel hunting is a family activity, a right of passage for young hunters who have much to learn about respect for guns, respect for the environment, and ...

Springtime is a lovely and volatile time of the year. Lovely in that the North American continent is awakening from its winter slumber. The color green dominates every outdoor space, but along with the warming temperatures and grass growing comes rain.  In certain parts of the country it is not...

Introduction: Why Leveling a Rifle Scope Matters

A properly leveled rifle scope is crucial for accuracy, especially for long-range shooting. Misaligned scopes can cause missed shots, incorrect adjustments, and inconsistent accuracy. While many shooters talk about "leveling" a scope, what they rea...

We see this question quite often in the various places where we interact with our customers. Many of these people are just looking to solve garden pest problems. Some are wanting to shoot recreationally, and some are looking to practice for competition. The question remains, can I shoot a pelle...

Is there an air pistol that fits the bill of the most realistic air pistol?  Specifically, the answer is no.  In general, the answer is a resounding YES!  Now to ‘Splain ourselves. 

The most realistic air pistols will have the following characteristics: 1 to 1 size ratio, blowback operation...

This is where I have to stop, raise my hand and admit that I am addicted to the Legends airguns.  It’s almost like I belong to a 12-step group. The Legends air guns are, in my humble opinion, the coolest of the cool airguns. Maybe they aren’t for everyone.  I get it. Old stuff isn’t always t...

Gun shows are weird creatures. Odds are you might have chanced upon a gun show in your neighborhood. Most of these events are noteworthy in their unnoteworthiness. Lots of old dudes sitting around tables of guns they really have no intention of selling is the typical scenario that comes to my m...

Introduction: What Are PCP Airguns?

Pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) airguns have revolutionized the airgun industry, providing shooters with unparalleled accuracy, power, and shot consistency. Unlike traditional spring-piston or CO2-powered airguns, PCP rifles store compressed air at high pressures (...

With a recent biopic on Bob Dylan hitting the silver screens and small screens across the world even people who were born in this century should be able to get the allusion found in the title.  If you can’t, here’s the meaning; Bob Dylan was one of the best singer-songwriters in the previous...