Many people, from varying facets of life, take advantage of shooting ranges. Some use them to improve their skills for their career, others for competitive needs, some for wanting to feel safe and secure, where others are simply using the shooting range for fun. When using a shooting range, you gain a plethora of benefits,…
Preppers and other survival-oriented individualists debate the optimum survival weapon. The first generation after Armageddon will have smokeless firearms and ammo. The hope is that things will mend themselves and people will get back to struggling with making civilization work. But if the recovery is extended eventually stocks of centerfire cartridges will dry up. We…
In both law enforcement and military, even with home security, shotguns are an overlooked resource. Important on a tactical team, the shotgun is ideal for close range combat, which means it is also ideal for home protection. Whether you are in law enforcement, military or simply looking to be more adept with your shotgun, we…
Ever wonder what the future will bring in firearms and personal weapons? Will the day we show up at the range with a blaster ever be here? One of the technologies on the horizon is caseless ammo, at least for the military. The discarded brass of current ammunition is a waste as far as the…
Owning a gun is a privilege most Americans have. Like most privileges, they can be taken away as a consequence to poor decisions. But when you choose to own a firearm lawfully, there is more than going through the proper protocols of getting it. Today, we at Shooting Range Industries would like to cover the…
When you find yourself in a situation where you have to make a split decision whether you should shoot or not shoot, you need to be ready to make the right one. Having this ability isn’t something that comes natural for most people. It comes with hours upon hours of training at the range. Shooting…
Firearm owners are constantly looking for ways to improve their shooting or enhance their firearm. There are a ton of pistol modifications that can improve performance, increase longevity or simply add more style or personality to the pistol. For those considering upgrading or adding modifications to their pistol(s), Shooting Range Industries would like to share…
The first propellant in wide use was black powder, a combination of potassium nitrate (saltpeter), charcoal (willow was considered one of the best) and sulfur. Charcoal was the fuel and potassium nitrate the oxidizer. The sulfur worked as a catalyst. A ‘low’ explosive, black powder deflagrates (burns) at subsonic rates where as high explosives detonate…
