A shotshell’s wad, the formed piece of plastic, paper, or felt that holds the pellets inside of the hull, serves many purposes. It protects barrels from damage, helps cushion payloads so there is less ...

Although the criminal charges are the same, more youths are opting for pellet and BB guns as their weapons of choice in armed robberies, a preference police say is motivated mostly by accessibility.

When it comes to survival tools, pellet guns often find themselves overlooked in favor of traditional firearms. Yet, these humble air-powered weapons boast a unique combination of practicality, ...