Educational
Ah, To Be .22 Again…
Pretty much all my guns are 9mm. I love my nines and I love shooting them. They’ve helped get me past my ligyrophobia and I have introduced many a shooter to this wonderful hobby using them. They’re not too loud. They’re not too jumpy. They’re not too expensive.
They’re still loud, jumpy and not cheap. When I was starting out, they still scared the heck out of me. So what is a Noob to do when even a 9mm is too much?
Simple: Get a .22! Continue reading
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Today on GunNoob TV: Save time when using Snap Caps!
On this Friday’s GunNoob TV, The Noob shares a quick tip on how to save some time when you’re using your snap caps for dry fire practice.
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New Guide: Holsters!
You’ve bought a gun. Chances are you’re going to want to carry it at some point or another. Be it concealed carry, around your house, at a shooting competition or just walking around (if you’re one of those lucky people who live in an open carry state), you’re going to need a holster. No, you can’t just tuck it into your belt like in that movie you watched last week.
If you’ve shopped for holsters, you’ve probably noticed that there’s lots of different kinds. Side note: I’ll be writing an article soon on situational awareness for those you that didn’t notice there was more than one kind.
Anyway, Gun Noob is here to help you navigate the jungle of holster styles so you can pick the one that’s right for you.
Head over to our Handgun section or click here to give it a read!
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New Video! Finding your trigger reset…
This week’s video is a quick tip on how to find your gun’s trigger reset during dry fire practice.
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Prepare to repel boarders!
It’s not often that I get asked, “What gun should I use against pirates?” According to the fine people working the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney World in Orlando, Fla., a cutlass and blunderbuss are a minimum, and a good brass cannon if your schooner can support such a thing. However, I make room for the possibility that this person was asking about the more current pirate scourge faced by people sailing by the Horn of Africa, in which case a cutlass will probably get you laughed at by a group of illiterate Somalis holding AK-47s and RPGs.
First, a disclaimer. I’m not a sailor, so I’m a boat noob. After researching the issue a little, I can tell you that whether or not to carry a weapon aboard your vessel is a decision you’re going to have to agonize over. There are so many considerations you have to take into account, and at the end you, and you alone, have to decide whether it’s worth it. Continue reading
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The Commandments Count at Gun Shows Also…
So I woke up this morning to see a story about a man who accidentally shot himself at a gun show over the weekend. You can read the article for yourself here.
Long story short: he was reloading his gun in the parking lot when, in the process of reloading, he shot himself in the leg. The article, sadly, is quite vague on the details. Was it a revolver? Semi Auto? BFG 9000? There are a couple of scenarios that come to mind as to why this would happen: Continue reading
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Oh, snap!
“So, I just bought this gun, and I kind of want to handle it and make sure it feeds right and everything… and I have this box of bullets, so…”
Okay, stop. Put the bullets down, lock up the gun, and get in the car. We’re going shopping.
I’ve been where you are. You just bought a $500 gun, you can’t get to the range for awhile, and you want to learn how it works. How it cycles ammo. How to load it, etc. The problem is with most automatic pistols and rifles, the weapon behaves differently when it’s unloaded, and with some it’s actually harmful to dry fire it. So what do you do?
Well, fortunately, you don’t have to put rounds in your firearm to get some familiarity training with it. The answer to your problem lies with two unassuming products: Snap-caps and dummy rounds. Continue reading
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New Guide: What is Recoil?
Pull the trigger and the gun jumps. Why does it do that? Why can’t I stop it? How can I deal with it? GunNoob.com breaks out the science in our newest guide: What is Recoil? Check it out in our General Guides section.
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I’m thinking about buying an AR15. Which one should I buy?
Quick! Get inside! Did you tell anyone on the gun forums about this? DO THEY KNOW YOU’RE HERE?! Okay, lock the door and stay away from the windows. It’s time for Uncle TJ to give you “the talk” when it comes to America’s favorite rifle. Continue reading
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Big Bang Theory Episode Makes for a Great Learning Opportunity!
A very funny scene showed up on last night’s Big Bang Theory. Leonard took Penny to the gun range on a date and, well, things didn’t turn out so well. This scene actually presents a very nice learning situation. Continue reading
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