Weaponscraft

The latest addition to our catalog, Kodiak’s Weapons Craft course promises to be a great day out for everyone. Choose Kodiak’s Weapons Craft Course to familiarize yourself with a variety of common weapons systems, and their operation. Learn how to properly handle a variety of rifles, shotguns, and handguns. Whether you’ve had zero experience with firearms or you’ve been away for too long, Kodiak’s Weapons Craft course will give you a chance to take your time and improve your comfort level at this day-long, range-based course.

​Another important aspect of using and owning a gun is to understand how it’s made, how it should be cared for, and what parts make up the gun you’re using for personal purposes. When you understand how your gun was made and what, it this will help you know how to take care of it, prevent it from scratches, and rust, and what kind of ammunition should be used for it as well. Guns are often fitted for different purposes, offering different calibers of strength, distance, and shooting capacity, to meet your needs.
 
How Your Gun is Built
Each gun is built differently, with different materials, and requires different ammunition. Guns also are used for different purposes, such as hunting or personal protection, or property defense. Depending on the use of the gun will also determine what kind you choose to invest in, whether it’s a long-range gun like a rifle or shotgun or a handgun like a revolver or a pistol. As you might guess, long-range guns are more frequently used for hunting and protecting property, while handguns are used for personal safety and care.
 
Materials Used
The most common materials used to build guns, regardless of their make or model are aluminum, stainless steel, and sometimes a polymer plastic for covers and handles. These types of building materials are used because of their ability to resist other elements, such as heat and water, as well as their low maintenance requirements when it comes to cleaning. Aluminum and stainless steel are known for being long-lasting, durable, and can hold the weight of all ammunition types to store multiple rounds. Aluminum and stainless steel are also incredibly strong, allowing them to hold their shape when thrown, tossed, or hit with force.
 
General Upkeep
General upkeep of your gun requires cleaning it and using the right tools to do so. Trying to clean your gun with standard household cleaners can rust or scratch the metals of the gun, or simply trigger parts of it accidentally with improper usage. Getting cleaners like bleach or other chemicals in the parts of the gun could alter its ability to shoot on command or make it more difficult to use quickly and for long-term durability. During our training courses, we’ll provide you with the resources and tips you need to know how to shine and clean your gun, regardless of what type you have.
 
How to Conceal and Store It
There are a few methods to conceal your weapon while in public. This could be anything from buying a cover to a lock on the trigger. Both items are intended to protect the gun while not in use or if it is concealed for later use. If you’re not planning to carry the gun but do want to own one, then you should invest in a storage case or unit that keeps the guns protected at all times and only allows you entry into the case. This prevents children from playing in or near it, pets from jumping around it, and others from gaining quick access (in cases of break-ins, thefts, or burglary).