Whether it’s a rifle for hunting or long-range shooting, finding the best rifles for women is crucial. The better it fits, the better you will shoot with it. Women do not need specific types of rifles, but they do need to find one that fits them adequately. Unfortunately, many rifles are made with the average adult male in mind, making it more difficult for women to find a gun that is… Source ..read more

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 at the right solutions. So what are some questions one might ask when learning how to clean the… Source ..read more

Ask a person — even in many cases people at least casually acquainted with firearms — what the “AR” stands for in “AR-15,” and you’re likely to get the following response: “assault rifle.” As those in the know know, that’s about as far from accurate as it’s possible to be. First of all, a simple search of the dictionary tells us that an assault rifle is “any of various intermediate-range… Source ..read more

Sporting Systems is pleased to announce a supportive partnership with a local nonprofit, Trash No Land. This organization provides gun owners with information regarding target shooting on public lands, including locations and places to shoot. More importantly, however, as its name suggests, this organization is dedicated to protecting and preserving our open spaces so that all may enjoy the… Source ..read more

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) Federal Firearms Licensing Center (FFLC) issues and renews all types of federal firearms licenses. These licenses are issued to people who make, import, or sell firearms (including shotguns, rifles, and handguns) for their business. These types of FFL (Federal Firearms Licenses) include: To obtain one of these Federal Firearms… Source ..read more

Have you been researching to determine which firearm is right for you? There are a lot of different guns on the market and knowing which one is the best choice for your specific use can take some time to figure out. Once you have made your choice and made your purchase, you can have fun with customizing your gun. Customizing it doesn’t necessarily just mean adding different accessories on it… Source ..read more

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. We are here to help. We’ll go through the process with you step-by-step so… Source ..read more

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 the box. In other cases, however, the manufacturer recommends cleaning the gun to… Source ..read more

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 security built into the safe itself. Sporting Systems wants our customers to be as informed as possible regarding… Source ..read more

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 safe everywhere you go, a trigger lock probably makes sense. But what is a trigger lock? At this time… Source ..read more