Firearm Safety & Your Kids

Firearm safety to law-abiding gun owners seems cut and dry but the reality is it can be easy to become complacent and relaxed with the rules. This should never be the case and it should definitely never happen with children in the environment.

The spark for this post was earlier today, we came across a post on Facebook and saw that, this past week, a father had left his firearm within reach of his 11-year old son. His son accessed the gun and started playing with it and accidentally shot himself in the head. His son is now fighting for his life and we hope he has a speedy recovery.

The sad part about this is that the accident was entirely PREVENTABLE.

At any time, as a gun owner, it’s always mandatory to follow the universal rules of firearm safety. However, when children are entered into this equation, the responsibility increases. A parent must always model responsible behavior to convey the importance of safe gun handling whenever the firearm is in view of a child.

Open age-appropiate dialogue with your children about guns may help to eliminate the mystery and sometimes the intrigue of firearms. It also gives the parent the opportunity to explain necessary safety precautions on the front end. It’s a great opportunity to talk about the child’s general safety, the rules of firearms, and what they should do when they come into contact with unsupervised firearms.

Regardless of how one may feel about the NRA, their child gun safety program, The Eddie Eagle GunSafe program is one of the best available.

They teach that whenever your child sees an unsupervised gun, he/she must:

• STOP!

• DON’T TOUCH.

• RUN AWAY.

• TELL A GROWN UP.

Other points to make known to your children are that REAL guns are not toys and they should NEVER be played with. And that real guns are DANGEROUS. Despite the movies they watch or the video games they play, it is important for children to know that a real gun can permanently injure or kill someone.

And with all of that being said, it is still not enough to simply rely on educating your child. The rest falls on the shoulders of the parent because we all know that we can ask, beg, and plead with a child and that it is ultimately up to the child whether they will follow what they have been taught.

As a gun owner, it is still VITAL to make sure that your firearms are stored properly away from the reach of unauthorized users, especially kids. An individual’s particular situation will cause some people to store their firearms differently than others. There are multiple storage devices and safety devices available that will undoubtedly work perfect for any individual’s situation.

It’s important to continue your great habits and to not let your great habits fall by the wayside. One thing for sure is that children notice everything and they will also notice when you become relaxed with how you carry and store your firearm around them.

We don’t get any second chances in life so let’s get it right the first time.

SilencerCo Is Doing It Again…

Back during the summer of 2018, one of the industry’s biggest suppressor companies, SilencerCo, unleashed a hot never heard of promotion to its customers and potential buyers who were on the fence about purchasing a suppressor. For the duration of one month, $700 spent on SiCo suppressors qualified buyers for either a FREE Spectre or Warlock suppressor, and $800 spent qualified buyers for a FREE Octane suppressor.

The promotion was so popular that it took months and months to fill the backlog of free suppressors. A lot of customers grew impatient but SilencerCo eventually got the kinks worked out after lots of trial and error.

Fast forward to November of 2021, and SiCo is doing it again. This time, the qualifications are just a bit different.

• Make a qualifying purchase from any dealer.

  • For a free Warlock 22

    • Spend $599 before tax.

    • Must include at least 1 serialized item* (suppressor or lower receiver).

  • For a free Octane 9 or 45

    • Spend $799 before tax.

    • Must include at least 1 serialized item* (suppressor or lower receiver).

  *Excludes the Hybrid 46M

• Abide by qualifying timelines.

  • Buy between November 15, 2021 and December 5, 2021.

  • Purchases must be registered by December 31, 2021 to qualify.

• Provide required documentation and register online.

  • A copy of your date stamped receipt and a copy of your Form 4 is required at registration.

  • Obtain your documents and claim your free silencer at silencerco.com/bogo-promo.

  • Email info@silencerco.com with questions.

  NOTE: Customer is responsible for tax stamp fees, dealer transfer fees and Form 4 processing fees.

SilencerCo claims that they have better prepared themselves for the influx of production orders and that customers will have their free suppressor within six months. Even if I don’t have mine in six months, it was still (close to) free. It’s also worth mentioning that there is no limit on the redemptions, so the more suppressors you purchase, the more free suppressors you get. Get more info here and head over to Silencer Shop to get a head start on your way to a free suppressor.

Happy shooting!

So You Wanna Paint Your Gun?

It’s a given that we all would like to have the coolest gun at the range. The determining factors of what makes a gun cool are subjective. Some people will base their opinions off of the exclusivity of the gun, maybe off of the aftermarket gun parts, the accessories, the paint, or a combination of all of these factors.

Painting is usually one of the first thought about gun modifications that people would like to make but most people don’t know the first steps to get their gun painted properly.

There are a few different options available to the consumer when it comes to painting a gun. The options vary based on price, durability, and quality.

The first option most people tend to consider is spray paint, obviously because of the price point and the ease of application. However, it’s worth noting that all spray paints aren’t made equally though. You’ve got spray paints that while they are cheaper to apply and can look as good as some of your more expensive coatings (if applied correctly), some don’t tend to offer the same protections such as being corrosion resistant like your other coatings. Some spray paints can attract and trap moisture and create rust underneath the surface of the paint.

One of the cons of going the spray paint route is that spraypaint may not be as durable as other options and can potentially scratch or scrape off. On the other side of that coin though, it could be as simple as simply respraying that area to restore the look.

If you are into the whole DIY idea of spraypainting your firearm, be sure to look into properly prepping your firearm to make sure all oils and debris is removed first. The paint will have a more difficult time sticking to the metal if it hasn’t been prepped properly.

If going the DIY route isn’t for you, there are professional options that may appease you. Professional Cerakote & DuraCoat applications are the way to go if doing a DIY spraypaint application on your firearm isn’t for you.

Cerakote is a specialized ceramic coating that can be applied to wood, polymer, plastics, and metals which is what makes it perfect for firearms.

Cerakote is offered in over 100 colors and can be applied with stencils, patterns, and more to achieve any design the customer could possibly want.

On top of it applying well to firearms, Cerakote tends to act as a lubricant and attracts less dirt and dust than other applications. Users have reported the need to not use as much gun lubricant when their firearms have been sprayed with Cerakote. It also has other advantages such as being more resistant to oxidation and corrosion. Depending on how the firearm is used, this can be very important, especially for those people using firearms exposed to a lot of sweat, marine environments, or extremely dusty environments.

Cerakote can get expensive if going thru a professional applicator. For one, the firearm must be completely disassembled, not just field stripped, and applicators usually charge just for disassembly. And while you CAN apply Cerakote yourself, it’s DEFINITELY NOT recommended. You can paint your own car but you choose to let the professionals do it. The same should apply for your firearm. For one, Cerakote is toxic and frankly, it probably (and more than likely) won’t have the same quality and durability than if a professional did it. Here you can find certified Cerakote applicators in your area.

DuraCoat is another coating that people tend to turn to as an option for painting their firearms. It’s similar to Cerakote in that it comes in many colors. And that’s where the similarities stop. DuraCoat can take about a month to fully cure versus Cerakote (C-series) only taking about 5 days to cure. However, the application process for DuraCoat is much easier than for Cerakote, and this is what makes it so attractive for the DIY crowd. The main difference is that DuraCoat won’t hold up as long as Cerakote and may potentially need a refinishing just like spray paint.

It’s worth doing your own research on the different applications and definitely worth doing the research on the various Cerakote/DuraCoat applicators in your area if that’s the route you choose to go.

Our First Insta-Giveaway

Hey what’s going on OST family? To celebrate the launch of our website (and its many flaws with room for improvement), we are proud to announce that we are doing our first GIVEAWAY and we couldn’t be more excited!

For our first giveaway, we will be giving away:

a Columbia River Knife & Tool M16-14D Folding Knife in Desert Tan (MSRP $99.99) &

a One Shot Tactical Branded Dad Hat (MSRP $24.99).

The rules to enter our first Insta-Giveaway are simple.

1. Go like the giveaway post on our Instagram page (@oneshottactical).

2. Follow our page on Instagram.

3. Tag 3 friend in the comments on our giveaway post for your chance to win.

The giveaway will run from 10/11/2021 - 10/18/2021. A random winner will be selected and announced on 10/20/2021.

And don’t forget to sign up for our mailing list so you never miss the news about future giveaways.

Disclosures:

• This contest is only available in the United States.

• Entrants must be 18 or older to be eligible to win prize.

• This promotions is in no way sponsored by, or associated with Instagram. As such, Instagram is released of any all liability from each entrant and participant.