BISBEE GUNS Journal
Firearms, shooting, history and the outdoors in Southern Arizona.
It's comfortable to go on a range trip in dry desert air. However, fine grit can follow cases, clothing, optics, magazines, and even a firearm home. Removing visible…
Essential Pre-Trip Firearm Inspection, for a Smooth Bisbee Hunt Getting ready for a hunt isn't about packing food and gear. You've got to make sure your firearm is…
From ranch roads and mining camps to today’s public ranges, Southern Arizona’s shooting tradition has always been tied to responsibility, community and place.
A binocular that is sharp for one eye and soft for the other does not always need to be replaced. Before a morning of watching wildlife around Bisbee…
A calm, repeatable safety routine gives new owners confidence at home, on the range and anywhere a firearm is handled.
Responsible shooting in Arizona combines careful preparation, respect for other people and a lasting commitment to the desert landscape.
A firearm should be judged by how well it suits its user and its job-not by its brand, appearance, or sheer power. A model that looks impressive can…
Magnification matters, but a useful riflescope is really a balance of glass quality, mounting, eye relief and the distances you actually shoot.
Lever-action rifles, revolvers and working shotguns tell a story of movement, craftsmanship and adaptation across the Southwest.