Tag: shooting sports
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Choosing the Best Gunsmith Cleaning Tools for Firearms
Keeping your firearms in top shape is not just about safety – it’s about performance and longevity. I’ve learned that having the right gunsmith cleaning tools makes all the difference. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, the right gear can turn a tedious chore into a quick, satisfying routine. Let’s dive into…
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IWA Outdoor Classics in Nurnberg Germany hosts international gun trade industry again in 2026
We have exhibited at the IWA Outdoor Classics show for over 30 years and value the opportunity to meet again with customers and new contacts from within the firearms industry from around the world. A little different than the Shot Show, but between the two events, we get to cover a lot of ground. Tetra…
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Tetra Gun exhibiting at Shot Show 2026 in Las Vegas
Tetra Gun care has been exhibiting at the Shot Show for probably a third of a century, and this year we will be at booth 14852. The annual pilgrimage is worth every minute of it – except for dealing with the traffic in and out – but everything else, yes, makes for a great week…
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Handy Firearms Cleaning Accessories for Sport Shooters
Most gun owners know some of the basics when it comes to gun care, like getting a gun cleaning kit, but firearm maintenance potentially has many moving parts of options in cleaning and lubricating firearms. That goes for pistol, rifle and shotgun users. It is well established that a gun cleaning rod is made for…
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Firearm Maintenance Journey
I have witnessed at least a few decades of evolution in the shooting sports industry, specifically as it centers are gun care. I can try to count the endless brands that have come and gone, including some that were household names for so many years, not to mention the changes in ownership of some of…
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Gun Care Basics for all Firearms
With 40 years in firearm maintenance, Tetra Gun provides good advice, and their products deliver even better results for sport shooters, whether it be for handguns, rifles or shotguns. On a handgun, you want to clean and lubricate the most critical gunmetal surfaces first and foremost, namely: slide, rails, inside and outside the barrel but…
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Stop Using Low Tech, Old School Gun Solvents and Gun Oils
The case for being smarter as a gun owner to improve maintenance As a consumer, you may be as compelled as your grandfather to use a gun solvent that smells a certain way, and reminds you of a childhood experience with the old man. I appreciate the nostalgia, but it doesn’t serve you well. You…
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Best Gun Grease – Any Gun
Why and where to apply grease vs. oil on firearms gunmetal regularly Despite many manufacturers taking advantage of applying grease in the factory or in service, misinformation within the public audience stubbornly ignores the obvious smart move. Gun store staff not understanding the benefits and reasons for grease over oil doesn’t help. First accept the…
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