Sam Peckinpah was a director known for his ‘gritty’ movies. It should be noted that many movies substitute weapons mostly because most of the period guns are impossible to obtain, and Hollywood relies on the ignorance of the viewers. Not many can spot the difference between an 1873 Winchester and a 1892 Winchester, they’re both…
The dedicated gunner must deal with a lot of numbers and mathematics, algebraic and geometry. Just identifying a cartridge uses numeric nomenclature. Take the 9mm Luger, Parabellum or the 9 x 19mm (read as 9 by 19), all used to reference the 9mm NATO that is the most common semi-auto in existence. Th 30-06 is…
History is shaped through many different aspects. And many factors impact the evolution of different events throughout history, including the weapons. With that in mind, we at Shooting Range industries would like to share some of the most iconic guns that helped shape history. List of Famous Guns & Gun Brands that Shaped History 1)…
The bullet is a kinetic energy transfer medium. It has energy due to its movement. It gives us that energy on striking and penetrating the target. Primary transfer of energy is the goal in defensive, hunting or material destruction, but is of less importance in targeting paper. As the bullet passes through the atmosphere it…
Those who carry concealed weapons have an intrinsic need to know what constitutes the best caliber to equip themselves with. Statistically few CCW permittees are ever engaged in a deadly force contest. But faced with a deadly confrontation we want the most from the gun and cartridge we can get. 9mm vs 45 ACP for…
Remember the TV series the Rifleman? The gun, actually five of them were modified Winchester Model 1892, originally chambered for handgun calibers or small rifle calibers. High volume and short range, kind of like a lever action submachine gun. Of course, the Rifleman’s gun was tricked out to fire after the breach locked by a…
Today Shooting Range Industries takes a look at a unique weapon that has found its way into movies such as Cold Mountain and Twelve Monkeys. This is the LeMat revolver. Produced in the US and France it was invented by a Confederate sympathizer Jean Alexandre LeMat who was living in New Orleans. He eventually went…
Range designs vary, but most conform to a general plan and organization. Civilian ranges are different from police ranges, though some are used by both private shooters and local law enforcement. Shooting lanes for police sidearm training and qualification generally have barricades, wooden panels for barricade shooting and training, and areas marked at 7, 15,…
