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Are your friends interested in target shooting but haven’t touched a gun in years? It might be time to introduce them to something more modern, like an MK12 rifle , and invite them out to an outdoor range. Some people are naturals at the shooting range, while others need to get acclimated first. Here are a few ways to introduce new shooters to the fun of target practice at an outdoor range. Go Over the Rules The first step is to go over the rules. Explain the differences between a hot and cold range, how to wear ear and eye protection, and the four rules of firearms safety. There may be more rules at a range that has actual lanes and a range officer than shooting spots on BLM land. In the latter case, make sure they know to always have a backstop to catch bullets. If there is a Range Safety Officer present, always follow their directions. Bring a Variety of Options for Your Friends to Try If your friend doesn’t have a ton of firearms experience, you should expose them...

Did you get a new firearm over the holiday season? If you did, you may be eager to get to the gun range to put it through its paces. Or maybe you didn’t go out shooting as much as you would have liked in 2024, and you want to change that this year. Before you head back out to the range in 2025, there are a few things you can do to get ready. These steps can set you up for a year of success at the range and help you make the most of your new striker fired 1911 or any other firearm. Clean and Service Stored Firearms Do you have any firearms in your gun safe that have been out of rotation for a while? It happens. Sometimes, we tend to favor certain rifles and handguns over others. If your lineup has expanded in recent months, you may take your new guns out more frequently while the old ones sit in the dark safe. There’s nothing wrong with playing favorites, but it’s important all of your handguns and rifles are cleaned, maintained, and ready for operation. As you get rea...

You may have noticed a trend if you’ve researched buying a new Mark 12 rifle . More and more people are talking about and showing off their custom MK12 builds, particularly online. You can find forums and social media groups dedicated to the MK12 rifle, including many posts about custom builds. MK12 Rifle In general, the custom rifle community is strong. You can find detailed videos showing you how to assemble and mod different rifles. You can also find social media groups that discuss different components and manufacturers. Why are so many people choosing to build or mod their MK12s instead of sticking with stock options? Here are a few reasons. You Can Build a MK12 to Meet Your Needs You can say this about any custom rifle build. One big reason more people are building MK12 rifles (or MK12-inspired rifles) is everyone has specific individual needs. For example, you may want to build an MK12 rifle specifically for longer-range shooting, built with features you prefer fo...