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Best Handguns for Left Handed Shooters to Practice & Train at the Shooting Range & For Concealed Carry

Published on January 28, 2018

Being left handed comes with many issues that right handed people are not aware of. Left handed people only make up 10% of the population so any chance that these annoyances they deal with will ever be seriously addressed are quite small. Something as simple as using a can opener to open a can of … Continued

Bullet Stability – Part 1; Weight VS Barrel Twist Rate of Bullets, Transonic Range Speed & More

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When the bullet leaves the barrel, the rifling has imparted spin to stabilize the bullet in flight. Factors to be considered are: – Over stabilization affects accuracy – The longer the bullet the faster the twist needed – Excessive rpm can cause the bullet jacket to fail due to centrifugal forces. Thin varmint bullets use … Continued

Common Causes of Shooting Left or Right of Target; Poor Trigger Control, Flinching when Firing Gun & More

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When you are shooting at a range you want to make sure you are making improvements. Some people go out to shoot to have some fun and try out their newest addition. They also might be there to bring out a first time shooter. No matter why you are there it is a good idea … Continued

Difference Between a Single or Double Stack Magazine? Concealing, Binding, Recoil, Weight, Amount of Ammunition, Ease of Shooting & More

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When choosing the right handgun for you, you need to decide if you want to have a single stack or double stack magazine. It all comes down to personal preference in what you are looking for in your handgun. Shooting Range Industries is here to talk about some benefits to both of them. Difference Between … Continued

Firearm Jamming Problems; Causes of Pistol Failure to Feed, Hang Fire & Other Gun Jams

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Unless you have formal training or exposure to firearms, on the range you have likely experienced a jam of some kind. Often used to refer to several different firearms malfunctions you may run into on the range, a “jam” is broad term. There are a number of reasons as to why a gun can malfunction … Continued

First Time at Shooting Range? Proper Indoor & Outdoor Gun Range Etiquette & Rules for Beginners

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Many new gun owners will want to brush up their skills when handling a new firearm. This isn’t only fun but is essential to gun ownership. You must know how your firearm functions and what it feels like when fired. You never want to use your firearm for protection and not know what to expect … Continued

Fundamentals & Techniques for How to Become a Better Pistol Shooter & Improve Your Grouping; Sight Picture, Alignment, Trigger Control, Grip & More

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There is more to gun ownership than passing the background checks at the time of sale, or acquiring a concealed carry permit. There is a great deal of responsibility that comes with it. One of those responsibilities is having a good aim and grouping. In the event you need to draw your gun in self … Continued

Homemade Bullet Traps & Construction of Shooting Range Backstops for Plinking Guns

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Whether you use it for plinking or applied exercises, many avid shooters have air-guns in different forms. Where you can easily take weapons such as air-soft, BB guns, or pellet guns, most choose to shoot these non-lethal guns in their own personal designated area. To contain the projectiles for easy cleanup, or evidence removal, people … Continued

How Often Should You Practice Shooting Your Gun at the Range to Maintain Firearm Skills?

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Shooting is a perishable skill; if you don’t use it, you lose it. There is a reason why law enforcement and military personnel are required to go to the range. Many carriers do not know how often they should go to the range to continuing honing their skills. The concise answer, is as often as … Continued

How to Improve Handgun Shooting Accuracy & Become a Better Shot with a Pistol

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Law enforcement, military, and security officials are not the only ones who can benefit from improving their aim when shooting a pistol. Those who chose to carry concealed, indulge in handgun related competitions and other hobbies can as well. Having a well placed aim is ideal no matter what application you use it for. With … Continued