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The Best Gun Cases to Protect Your Firearms
Featured: V770 Vault Single Rifle Case When it comes to firearms, there are a few accessories that are critical, one being a high-quality gun case. The best gun cases will serve to protect your firearm from impacts, harsh weather conditions, keep it dry when stored and generally keep it in pristine condition when traveling, in the field or stashing it away until a later date. However, there are a panoply variety of different gun cases on the market today, coming in different sizes, styles, materials and more. Thus, figuring out the best gun case for your specific wants and needs can be a little difficult. While many of today’s modern rifles are well-constructed and darn near indestructible, ensuring your optics or scope alignment remains perfectly dialed in, that rust does not develop anywhere on the weapon and that similar issues do not arise, investing in a top-tier gun case is a wise move for anyone who wants to keep their equipment in ideal operating condition. Additionally, if you plan on traveling to hunt, getting a TSA-approved case is necessary. With that said, today, we will explore some of the best gun cases that money can buy. But before diving into the details, let’s take a look at some considerations when buying a case for your pistol, rifle or other types of firearms. Buying the Best Gun Case: Five Crucial Considerations Given the diversity that exists among gun cases, there are several elements that will need to be taken into consideration prior to making a purchase. Some of the most important factors to consider include:
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7 Tips for Long-Term Gun Storage
Keeping your gun dry and protected is a paramount part of gun ownership, whether you’re out in the field or at home. And when you need to store your gun away for some time, knowing you won’t be using it for a while, it takes some extra steps and precautions. So just how do you prepare your firearm for long-term storage? From finding a suitable gun case to cleaning your gun inside and out, here are seven tips for long-term gun storage that will keep it protected until you break it out again. 1. Consider the Storage Space A gun case can protect your firearms from the elements and from getting into the wrong hands. But while a quick access gun case offers accessibility for home defense, if you own several guns or have an entire gun collection, you may want to consider a larger gun safe to keep your gun equipment, ammo and gun cases. Plus, it can accommodate additional guns as you expand your collection. Ultimately, a gun safe offers a little more extra protection for long-term gun storage. 2. Get Your Gun a Proper Case
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How to Adjust a Rifle Scope
Whether you’re teaching your kids how to hunt or replacing an old scope for one of your seasoned buddies, a new rifle scope makes a wonderful gift idea for hunters. However, like most new gear, a scope comes with some initial steps to get it up to snuff. But just what kind of steps does a scope require to make it 100 percent satisfactory? Discover how to adjust a rifle scope, from the lens to the turrets and more, before it’s taken on the field. Know Your Rifle Scope Parts As we break down how to adjust a rifle scope, specific parts will be mentioned. To better understand the steps, it’s essential to become familiar with a scope’s central components, such as the ocular lens, the magnification adjustment and turrets. Here’s what you’ll be adjusting and working with: Scope Body – This one is pretty self-explanatory. Used to aim, this is the main tube of the scope where the other parts are attached. Ocular Lens – This lens rests in the ocular housing and is closest to the eye when looking through the scope.
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What Does MOA Mean?
As you perfect your aim, you might hear shooting instructors and your buddies refer to something called an MOA. Generally speaking, an MOA is your solution to an accurate target hit. But exactly what does MOA mean and how do you find yours? In this article, we break down the Minute of Angle in layman's terms with basic equations so you can hit your mark like a pro the minute you pull your rifle out of the gun case.
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How to Clean a Rifle
Any hunter or sharpshooter needs to learn how to take excellent care of their weapons, in addition to keeping them in a protective gun case. Whether you are learning how to hunt coyote or practicing your aim for tournaments, having a clean weapon will help you make a clean shot. In this guide, we break down how to clean a rifle with easy step-by-step instructions.
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How to Hunt Hogs for Beginners
A non-native and fast-breeding species, the feral hog has absolutely exploded in America. So much so that many states have opened up hunting to ensure that 70 percent of the population is eradicated annually, preventing further damage to native wildlife and crops. And many hunters have taken advantage of some states' loose hunting laws towards them.
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How to Get Into Hunting
Many experienced hunters grew up hunting. They started as kids, taught at a young age. And today, it’s as natural to them as riding a bike. But for adults who have the sudden urge to learn how to hunt, where do you start? Want to know how to get into hunting? Here are some basic steps to take to become a true huntsman or huntswoman.
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Handgun Hunting 101
Handgun hunting is a relatively short-range hunting style that involves taking game with a hunting pistol or revolver. Though similar in many ways to firearm and bow hunting, handgun hunting relies on additional accuracy and marksmanship skills. It's truly one of the most thrilling hunting pursuits around. If you're interested in giving handgun hunting a shot — pun intended — be sure to start with this useful guide from Pelican. We can help you find a handgun case to keep your weapons safe in transit and out in the field.
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Trap Vs. Skeet Shooting
Trap shooting and skeet shooting are sports where participants use shotguns to shoot moving clay targets. Both forms started as bird hunting simulations and have grown into full-blown sports in their own right. The small clay targets are also known as "pigeons" or "birds." While similar, trap shooting and skeet shooting have some key differences, which we'll detail below.
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What is Elbow Carry?
Seasoned shooters know that it's crucial to handle firearms properly for safety at the range or in the field. We do a lot more handling than we do shooting, but you are not suddenly safe just because you're not aiming at a target. On the contrary, in fact. Knowing where you're pointing your barrel at all times helps drastically reduce the likelihood of an accident.
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How to Store Guns to Prevent Rust
Here’s some simple math: moisture plus oxygen plus metal equals rust. It doesn’t matter from which material your gun is made — steel, aluminum, titanium — it, by nature, will have the tendency to rust. But that doesn’t mean that rust is inevitable. And it certainly doesn’t mean your firearm should stay locked in a box for most of its life.
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How to Remove Rust From a Gun
Whether you’re working with a 100-year-old antique firearm or a modern handgun fresh from the range, you need to be vigilant about oxidation, which leads to rust. Rust occurs in firearms because some ammunition contains corrosive materials that leave behind salts — copper, lead, etc. — and because metal mixed with salt and humidity can kickstart the corrosion process. Even if you’re using the cleanest ammo around, you still need to think about rust prevention and storage in a quality gun case.
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How Often Should You Clean Your Gun
Firearms are complex pieces of machinery that require routine maintenance. Cleaning and the occasional tune-up helps keep your gun shooting accurately and safely while preserving it so it stays in good condition for years to come. But this begs the question: How often, exactly, should you clean your gun? The answer depends on a few factors, including what it is used for, how often you use it, what kind of ammo you’re using and if it has been exposed to any potentially damaging materials, like water or dust.
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8 Great Gifts for Gun Enthusiasts
Got a gun enthusiast in your life? Do you want to surprise them with a special gift? The key is to find a present that honors your recipient’s love for all things firearms while also choosing something they’ll use forever. You don’t have to pony over the money for a new Glock when surprising your gun enthusiast (buying a new firearm for them may be dicey anyway). A unique gift for your loved one doesn’t have to break the bank! Anything and everything dealing with gun maintenance is a good choice. Take it from us: gun collectors tend to get downright giddy over finding the perfect gun case. We didn’t have to reinvent the wheel to make a list of the best gifts for gun lovers. With a little know-how, the perfect gift for your gun enthusiast becomes obvious. For example, unique shooting-related experiences are also fantastic gift ideas that you can enjoy together. Here are some gifts for gun enthusiasts that always hit the mark.
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How to Fly with a Gun: Everything You Need to Know
Boarding a domestic flight with a gun in your checked bag is your right as an American, but for your safety and security, you need to know how to do it in accordance with the law. Preparing for a trip with a firearm is fairly straightforward. You just need to know the rules set by the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and make sure you have the proper gear so you don’t get turned away at security.
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How to Clean a Gun in 6 Steps
If you choose to wield a firearm at any point in your life, you’re effectively agreeing to follow a set of rules and handling practices to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you. The safe, responsible use of firearms involves certain basics. For example, always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction with your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to shoot. One such obligation you have as a gun owner is to keep your firearm thoroughly cleaned, well-maintained and properly stored so it performs as it should at all times.
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Can I Carry a Handgun in My Car While Traveling?
Thinking about taking your handgun with you when hitting the road across state lines? Depending on where you’re going, you may be able to take your handgun with you without breaking the law. The most important thing you can do when traveling with a firearm is to closely follow all current laws and to consult a lawyer if you aren’t clear on something. Always select the right handgun or pistol case to stay safe and compliant on the road. Since this form of transportation of firearms isn’t federally regulated, like the TSA for flying, you’ll want to do your due diligence on firearm laws before leaving your home state and crossing state lines.
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