Gun for Hire is excited to announce the first full successful week of NJ CCW Qualifications

This QA session from UN12 Magazine covers key firearms topics. Instructor Dave Tim discusses the pros and cons of piston versus direct impingement (DI) AR-15 systems, favoring DI for most applications due to standardization and cost. He also details his preferred Glock trigger setup using a Gen 3 trigger bar and a factory - connector for reliability and consistency. Additional topics include the utility of weapon-mounted lights on carry guns, the necessity of ongoing training beyond permit-to-carry courses, the value of electronic ear protection, considerations for defensive ammunition, and the importance of carrying a round in the chamber. Finally, he outlines essential components for a duty-ready patrol rifle: a light, an optic, and a sling.

This guide details the one-handed shooting technique for a .50 Cal Desert Eagle, as demonstrated by expert Anthony Colandro. It covers preparation, execution, and target analysis, emphasizing advanced recoil control for high-caliber handguns. Colandro, the owner of Gun For Hire, showcases proficient handling and accurate shooting with this powerful firearm.

This video demonstrates the experience of shooting a .50 BMG rifle at the Gun For Hire Range. An experienced instructor explains the firearm's recoil mitigation system, featuring an aggressive muzzle brake and barrel reciprocation with springs. The demonstration includes loading, aiming, firing, and post-shot analysis, highlighting that the felt recoil is manageable due to the rifle's design.

Professor Shane, a subject matter expert at Gun For Hire Range, discusses the U.S. military's transition from the M4 to the SIG XM7 (M7) rifle. He expresses skepticism regarding the platform change, highlighting concerns about increased recoil, reduced ammo capacity due to heavier 6.8x51mm rounds, and significantly decreased barrel longevity compared to 5.56x45mm NATO platforms. While acknowledging the 6.8mm cartridge's effectiveness in the M250 machine gun, he questions its suitability for the M7 rifle, suggesting that higher hit probability is achieved through greater ammunition availability rather than a higher-pressure round with a shorter barrel life.

This guide details a one-handed shooting technique for the powerful Smith & Wesson Model 500, as demonstrated by Anthony Colandro from Gun For Hire Range. It emphasizes advanced recoil management through stance, body lean, and controlled follow-through, crucial for handling the extreme forces generated by the .500 S&W Magnum cartridge. The instruction highlights the importance of mastering such techniques for large-caliber handguns.