Knowing how to unjam a gun is a critical skill every responsible firearm owner should possess. Whether you own a pistol, rifle, shotgun, or other type of gun, unexpected malfunctions can occur. In this expert guide, we will walk you through the essential steps on how to unjam a gun, while emphasizing key safety considerations…
Open Carry Laws In The U.S.
It’s once again time to talk about open carry laws in the U.S. If you are considering buying a firearm, or you have recently purchased one, it is important to understand the rules surrounding where you can take them. In the United States, you can legally carry a firearm, but how you carry it varies…
What Does Grain Mean In Ammo?
It’s not unusual to have questions when purchasing a firearm. In fact, when discussing firearms and ammunition at a gun store prior to a purchase, it’s a good idea to ask a lot of questions. This is especially true when you’re unfamiliar with a particular firearm or type of ammunition. One question that we sometimes…
How To Clean The Outside Of A Gun
Learning how to clean the outside of a gun is like learning how to do a lot of routine maintenance. It often starts with asking questions. This process helps us think through a problem or a task before we begin. And of course, if we’re not asking the right questions, we’re not going to arrive…
First-Time Gun Buyer in Washington State? Here’s The Process
Sporting Systems knows that the decision to purchase a firearm for the first time can be filled with uncertainty. Each state has its own method of processing gun purchases. And with the combination of state and federal regulations, the process of buying a gun can seem overwhelming when you’re doing it for the first time….
Should You Clean A New Gun?
Should you clean a new gun? This is an important question, so let’s get right to the answer: It depends. At Sporting Systems, we always want our customers to follow the firearm manufacturer’s recommendations. In some cases, it is not necessary to clean a new gun. They are built to be fired right out of…
How To Hide A Gun Safe In Plain Sight: 5 Ideas
Image taken from qlinedesign.com Let’s think about ways to hide a gun safe in plain sight. Why? Because although a safe is generally considered to be impenetrable, nothing is more secure than a gun safe that nobody can find. A clever hiding spot adds an additional layer of security above and beyond the layer(s) of…
What is a trigger lock
As an American, it is your right to own firearms, whether they are pistols, rifles, shotguns, and so on. But part of being a responsible gun owner is knowing how to safely handle your guns and safely store them when not in use or traveling. And since you probably don’t want to lug your gun…
How To Legally Transport A Gun In Washington State
The Second Amendment affords great protections. So great, in fact, that the question of how to legally transport a gun in Washington state is easily answered: So long as the firearm was legally obtained and legally held, you can transport it from Bellingham to Bingen and back again with nary a worry on your mind….
How To Dispose Of Ammunition
We all want to be responsible stewards of the environment, especially those of us who gather in the great outdoors. Knowing how to dispose of ammunition is one way to be just that. Whether it’s for hunting or target shooting, the forests and the wilds of the Pacific Northwest that we call home beckon to…