Safely Handling Misfire, Hang Fire and Squib Round Malfunctions

Most trigger pulls produce a familiar report. But the risks of misfire, hang fire and squib round malfunctions remain. Here's how to handle them safely. About Misfires A misfire is one of the most common types of malfunctions involving the cartridge. Whether you are hunting or at the range, you take aim and squeeze the trigger, expecting the familiar report of a shot. Yet while [...]

What Is Fair Market Value?

If you have total loss of one of your guns, many types of insurance policy will reimburse you up to the item’s fair market value. In this case, the term “fair market value” actually has a pretty specific meaning that can be important for insurance policyholders to know. This blog answers key questions about this tricky term, including what fair market value means, how to [...]

Gun Owner “What Ifs?”

Most gun owners worry about a number of “what ifs”. Here are eight hypothetical examples of when insurance can help. What If My Gun Is Damaged in a Fire? Fire is one of the top threats to all types of property. Wildfires are a risk that have been in the news a lot lately, but fires can have many causes, from faulty electrical wiring to [...]

By |2025-09-15T19:33:33+00:00February 28, 2025|Outdoor Insurance|

5 Common Myths About Insurance

Lack of good information has led to plenty of misconceptions about insurance, particularly in the firearm industry. To help clarify, here’s the truth behind five common myths about insurance. 1. “All insurance is basically the same.” One common misconception is that all insurance is basically the same. The thought is that “most types of insurance policies work the same way” or that “all policies of [...]

Why Prompt Claim Reporting Matters

It’s hard to make an accurate prediction about the outcome when a liability claim first comes to your attention. Some incidents resolve simply, while others do not. However, for those that delay the reporting of a claim to their insurer, the outcome is almost always worse than it otherwise could have been with prompt reporting. The timing of a liability claim resulting from an alleged [...]

How Inflation Can Impact Your Insurance Policy

Firearm sights are sensitive instruments. A small adjustment here or there can make a big difference whether you hit the target. With inflation, small adjustments can also have a big impact. Some of the impacts of inflation can already be seen at the grocery checkout and the gas pump. However, inflation can also have an impact on your insurance. Even a small swing of a [...]

Curbing Inflation’s Impact on Business

Gas prices, labor costs, supply chain disruptions, the impact of inflation. Not only is the average consumer experiencing these challenges. Outdoor businesses and clubs are, too. According to a recent survey by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 50% of small business owners now rank inflation as their highest concern, with 70% saying they have been forced to raise prices. Earlier this year, the government began [...]

By |2025-09-12T20:52:03+00:00December 22, 2022|Outdoor Insurance, Outdoor Risks, Risk Management|
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