A rivet is a metal fastener that you can pass through a hole to join two pieces of material. A rivet can be used with plastic or metal. Use a rivet wherever you need a more permanent connection without a nut and bolt. Rivets are available in aluminum, steel, and even plastic. How to Use … Read more
BB (Bead) pistols are airsoft (or pneumatic) pistols designed to fire pellets. These powder-free weapons can become dangerous firearms if used improperly. The term “BB” refers to the pellet in BB pistols, meaning a ball bearing or “bullet ball” — a round pellet about the size of a single buckshot from a shotgun shell. The … Read more
While research indicates that firearm-related deaths and crime rates are high among young people aged 18–20, more than half of U.S. states continue to follow federal minimum age standards. In the United States, legal regulations regarding the age for purchasing firearms continue to vary significantly between federal and state laws. At the center of the … Read more
The motion often seen in films where a character, after pointing a gun, twists a “switch” on the back of the pistol with their palm is mostly used for dramatic effect. That “switch” is actually the gun’s hammer, and cocking it aims to show that the character is serious about pulling the trigger. However, this … Read more
There is a significant amount of misinformation surrounding the term “ghost gun.” Much of this stems from pop culture myths—popularized by 1980s films like Die Hard—suggesting these weapons are invisible to airport X-ray machines. This is false. Because these firearms rely on critical metal components to function (such as the barrel, slide, and firing mechanism), … Read more
We remain amazed that anyone in the firearms community still supports “Exile,” when the truth is any such law based on firearm possession is only used to inhibit lawful gun ownership. (As the anti-gun Montgomery County State’s Attorney Doug Gansler observed: “Gun laws are what we use when we can’t get you some way else.”) … Read more