Firearm Articles by
Robert Wayne Atkins, P.E.
All of the articles on this page, except for the first four articles below, are included in my book: Grandpappy's Survival Manual for Hard Times, Third Edition.
- Firearm Safety Rules - Added February 2, 2009. Updated February 7, 2024.
- Things to Consider when Buying Ammo for your Firearm - Added August 7, 2024.
- Rossi RS22 Semi-Automatic 22LR Rifle - Added April 4, 2024.
- Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Semi-Automatic 22LR Rifle - Added October 14, 2021.
- Should You Own a Firearm? - Added May 1, 2009.
- Should You Have a Concealed Carry Firearms License? - Added May 1, 2009.
- Bolt-Action Rifle or Semi-Auto Rifle? - Added July 1, 2010.
- A Comparison of Handgun Calibers for Self-Defense - Added October 3, 2016.
- Firearm Recommendations - Added April 2, 2014.
- Holster Recommendation for a Semi-Automatic Pistol - Added June 1, 2016.
- Should You Install a Laser Sight on Your Firearm? - Added May 1, 2009.
- How to Hit the Target Bull's-Eye - Added February 2, 2009.
- How to Make Your Own Ammunition - Added June 3, 2009.
- Cost Comparison Between Factory-Loaded Ammunition and Home-Reloaded Ammunition - Added June 19, 2009.
- Henry AR-7 US Survival Semi-Automatic 22LR Rifle - Added November 1, 2014.
- Black Powder Rifles (also known as Muzzle Loaders) - Added March 1, 2014.
- Beeman Dual Caliber Pellet Air Rifle (22 Caliber and 177 Caliber) - Added March 8, 2011.
- How to Start an Emergency Fire Using a Handgun - Added March 3, 2009.
- Affordable Gun Cleaning Solvent and Gun Lubricating Oil - Added December 10, 2008.
Grandpappy's e-mail address is: RobertWayneAtkins@hotmail.com