Having an optimal shooting range is essential when it comes to the training of military and law enforcement personnel. Allowing them the opportunity to practice drills and honing their skills for real life situations is crucial and wanting to be as safe as possible the ultimate goal. It can be hard to make the most…
Shooting Range Industries participates in the SHOT Show each year. During the SHOT show we were able to see the latest and most anticipated gear from firearm and related product manufacturers. From the latest trend in the firearm community, Shooting Range Industries would like to share some of the top gear you may want to…
For those who want to buy their first handgun for protection or concealed carry, there are a number of considerations to find the right hand gun for you. First, do your homework on the different makes and models, and what fits your hands to provide proper control. Another major consideration is caliber. The caliber of…
During the turn of the century military and sporting ammunition was switching from black powder to nitrated cellulose or more commonly known as smokeless power. Smokeless powder is a bit of a misnomer as there is some smoke but compared to the cloud put out by black powder it is relatively smokeless. With more potential…
The first metallic cartridges were wound metal pinned to a base. The patent for bored through revolver cylinders was held by Rollin White. The first cartridges were paper, but the patent was sold to Smith & Wesson, and history was changed as the longest lived metallic cartridge was introduced in 1857, the .22 Short cartridge.…
When guns were invented all loading was loose powder that was poured down the barrel from the muzzle with a over-powder wad, projectile(s) and then another wad. Most weapons where smooth bore muskets. A favorite load a bore sized ball and 6 or so buckshot used by the Americans in the Revolutionary War. Another technology…
If you have a CCW permit and carry on a regular basis it is incumbent on you to be proficient. If you must use your weapon, there will a lot of external second guessing, and you will have to prove your proficiency above and beyond the standards set by permit requirements. Another thing is to…
Proven to be beneficial to mental health, as well as physical health, hitting the firing range, is something that handgun devotees, shotgun admirers, and rifle enthusiasts have taken their passions and talents and firing range for continued training and marksmanship. The shooting range offers something to anyone including military personnel, to law enforcement agency, to…
