Articles – Airgun Detectives

23FebFebruary 23, 2020

Airguns for Self-Defense?

Before I answer this, often asked question, “Can airguns be used for self-defense?”, let me give you my background and expertise that qualifies me to provide you with my opinion. There are many out there that try to answer this question but they never qualify what background and expertise they have to provide such information. I am retired from a 30-year law enforcement career in which I started as a uniformed officer in the field and responded to every type of...

How do you break-in your new Breakbarrel/Underlever Air Rifle?

There are many theories on how to break in your new breakbarrel/underlever spring/gas piston air rifle. I am going to share the steps that I have been doing for years and it has been quite successful for me. Shoot the rifle! Do not let the gun sit in the box for several weeks before you shoot it. This should be a standard practice regardless of what type of airgun you have purchased. The reason being, most airgun retailers will accept full...

What is Foot Pounds of Energy (FPE)?

What is Muzzle Energy? Muzzle energy is the kinetic energy of a pellet or bb as it is ejected from the barrel of a handgun or rifle. This energy is measured and specified by Foot-Pounds of Energy or “FPE” (in Europe and Internationally they refer to energy as “Joules”), muzzle energy is much more accurate in in the true illustration of the power of an air gun. Most all your airgun manufacturers like to brag about high velocities in which they...