Dr. Jeffrey S. Harmon

How to

Load a Shotgun

Shotguns are popular around the world for hunting, shooting sports and home defense. They fire shells of metal shot that are usually loaded one at a time, instead of in a clip. While shotgun technology has advanced over ...

How to

Apply for a CCW in California

In California, obtaining a Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW) license is difficult. The sheriff has broad discretion whether to grant you the license. To apply, contact your county sheriff. You’ll have to fill out an applic...

How to

Zero Your Rifle Scope

Learning to properly mount, sight and adjust a rifle scope will result in accurate shots and saved ammunition. If you want to learn how to do it yourself, you can learn to install and adjust your scope safely and efficie...

How to Accurately Aim a Rifle

Master your marksmanship with our helpful guideMarksmanship is about maintaining proper form and developing the habits that will ensure steadiness and accuracy. Read on to discover tricks the pros use to hit the target e...

How to

Use a Rifle Scope

Scopes are used to increase your accuracy when firing at long distances by magnifying the image of your target and providing you with a reticle that indicates exactly where your weapon is aimed. Using a rifle scope requ...

How to

Reload Ammo

If you're a regular on the shooting range, reloading your empty rounds is a good way to save money and keep yourself loaded up. Whether you're scrounging up loose brass and empty shotgun shells at the gun range or just s...

How to

Hold a Shotgun

Good form is essential to using a shotgun safely and effectively. When holding a shotgun, you want it to feel like an extension of your own arms and body. Learning how to properly grip, shoulder, and stand while shooting...

How to

Avoid Being Shot

Escaping a shootout requires one to be alert and to think quickly. The fear of getting shot can cause one to either feel numb or to panic. But once caught in the situation, there is no going back. It can be nearly imposs...

How to

Use a Boresnake

Every time you fire a gun, a little bit of debris gets left behind in the barrel. Regular cleaning prevents this debris from building up and damaging your firearm. For simple but important maintenance, use a boresnake af...

How to

Zero a Rifle

Zeroing, or sighting in, a rifle is the process of aligning the sights on the weapon with the rifle so you can accurately aim at your target from a set distance. You cannot adjust a bullet’s flight path by making chan...

How to

Defend Yourself if Caught from Behind

Everyone needs to know at least the basics to defend themselves. So here are some that everyone should know.

How to

Use a Bolt Action Rifle

Learn how to use this common and simple weapon, in any caliber.

How to

Snipe or Be a Marksman With a Rifle

Being a good rifle marksman takes a lot of practice, patience, and knowledge. The amount of effort put into training your skills directly affects your ability to use the rifle in any situation, especially while under pre...

How to

Fire a Rifle

Forget what you think you know from video games and movies: learning to fire a rifle properly requires practice, preparation, and safety. Learning the basics of form will help you develop the right fundamentals to make a...

How to

Sight In a Rifle

Sight in your rifle and scope and this easy how-to guideExperienced hunters know that sighting-in a rifle is imperative to hitting a target. Rifles need to be sighted-in every time they are used, since sudden movements o...

How to

Choose a Firearm for Personal or Home Defense

Selecting a weapon for defensive purposes is a crucial and daunting decision. Generally speaking, there are two types of guns: handguns and long guns. Handguns are designed for one handed use and portability, but general...