The Shooter's Focus Blog
Discover tips, insights, and expert advice about firearms, shooting sports, and responsible gun ownership
What You Need in Your Gun-Cleaning Kit
If you set up a well-organized, fully stocked gun-cleaning station in your garage or basement, you'll find the tedious chore a whole lot easier to accomplish. And if you clean your guns on a regular basis, it will take far less time to do the job.
Ten Essential Rifle Cartridges
Modern rifle cartridge development has a fascinating history. Some popular designs are more than a century old, but one of the hottest-selling calibers is only a teenager in terms of age. Knowing the history of the ammo you use enhances the whole experience
Shotgun Gauge Guide
Shotgun gauges can be very confusing when trying to decide which shotgun is best for you. This guide will help make your decision more informed
How to Clean a Revolver
Cleaning a revolver is an important part of maintaining peak performance. It's really not very complicated, but it needs to be done on a regular basis
Improve Your Accuracy with Dry Fire Drills
Trigger control is a key aspect of shooting proficiency and accuracy, and dry fire drills are one of the best ways to accomplish this
How to Choose a Quick-Access Gun Safe
Regardless of which safe ends up being the best choice for you, it’s important to understand that your home defense doesn’t end with purchasing and mounting the safe
How to Choose Optics for Your AR 15
There’s a plethora of AR optics on the market. Most AR scopes fall into one of three categories: dot-style reflex sights, prism riflescope, and variable-power riflescopes
How Firearms Work
The basic principles of firearms have existed for more than 1,000 years. Although the concept is simple, the operation involves a rather complex balance of raw materials and precision designs
How to Choose a Gun Safe
While the cost of purchasing a gun safe that meets both your current and future needs may seem pretty steep, it’s important to remember that it is an investment
How to Shoot a Pistol
A tool without training is a recipe for disaster. In this article, we hope to give you the knowledge you need to shoot a pistol safely and effectively
Hearing and Eye Protection for Shooters
Here’s a simple guide so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic vocabulary of hearing and eye protection to be certain that your gear is up to the task.
Basic Components of a Bolt-Action Rifle
The bolt-action rifle has been around for decades, and has something to offer for new and old shooters alike. The simplicity of the bolt-action rifle is just one reason for the continued popularity of this rifle style, and we will be covering the basic components of a bolt-action rifle in this post
