Start Here: How to Use Project Guns
Project Guns is a structured firearms knowledge base designed to help shooters understand how firearms, optics, and gear actually work—without marketing hype, affiliate bias, or surface-level advice.
If you’re new here, this page will show you where to start, what to read first, and how to use the site correctly so the information compounds instead of confusing you.
What Project Guns Is (and What It Is Not)
Project Guns exists to explain firearms and optics at a fundamental and practical level.
What you’ll find here:
- Clear explanations of firearm and optics fundamentals
- Practical guidance based on real-world use
- Mechanical reasoning instead of opinions
- Content written to support long-term understanding
What you won’t find:
- “Best gun / best optic” lists
- Sponsored or affiliate-driven recommendations
- Tactical fantasy or trend chasing
- Beginner fluff that avoids real detail
This site is built for people who want to understand before they buy or configure.
How to Read Project Guns (Recommended Order)
Most confusion comes from reading advanced topics too early. Use this order.
Step 1: Learn the Fundamentals
Start with core guides that explain:
- How firearms operate
- How optics function (magnification, reticles, zeroing)
- Universal principles that apply across platforms
These articles create a shared foundation. Skipping them causes misunderstandings later.
Step 2: Apply the Knowledge
Once fundamentals are clear, move to practical guides covering:
- Rifle and optic setup
- Zeroing methods at common distances
- Use-case driven decisions (range, environment, shooter skill)
This is where theory turns into usable skill.
Step 3: Explore Advanced & Specialized Topics
Only after the above should you read about:
- Advanced optics
- Night vision and thermal (when applicable)
- Specialized configurations and edge cases
These topics assume you already understand the basics.
How Project Guns Articles Are Structured
Each article is written to answer why, not just what.
You’ll usually see:
- What the concept actually is
- Why it’s commonly misunderstood
- What matters in real-world use
- Where tradeoffs exist
- When it applies—and when it doesn’t
If an article feels detailed, that’s intentional.
This site prioritizes clarity over speed.
Who Project Guns Is For
Project Guns is built for:
- Shooters who want to understand systems, not slogans
- People tired of conflicting forum advice
- Readers making equipment decisions with real consequences
- Anyone who values mechanical truth over marketing claims
If you want shortcuts, this site will feel slow.
If you want confidence, it will pay off.
How to Use This Site Long-Term
Project Guns is not meant to be consumed in one visit.
Use it like a reference:
- Read one article at a time
- Revisit fundamentals when something doesn’t click
- Cross-reference guides before buying or configuring gear
Understanding compounds when the order is respected.
Where to Go Next
If you’re new:
Use Articles for deeper dives or clarification
There is no “best” article—only the right one for your current level.