jaschutz79
Plinker
- Feb 12, 2012
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Advice for ALL gun owners
The current grab for guns has created a frenzied market for firearm purchases. With this comes new gun owners. These new owners love to show off and accessorize their new purchases. Here is some sound information for all new or new to platform (i.e. AR-15) gun owners.
1. SUPPORT an organization or business that supports second amendment rights.
Obtain a NRA membership, buy products from pro 2A supporters. You have a voice and it is heard loudest through your votes and wallet.
2. GET TRAINING!
I can't express how important this is. Even if its a basic safety course, please know how to use your new found purchase. I highly recommend a 2-3 day pistol or rifle course from a well know instructor (Haley,Vickers, etc.) At the very least, buy a book or dvd that starts with fundamentals. I also recommend a FoF(force on force) style of training after getting the fundamentals down.
3. SPEND YOUR MONEY WISELY.
The first accessories you should buy for your gun....AMMO!
I know ammo prices are horrible right now, but your new firearm is useless with out an adequate supply of ammo.(I like to have 1k rounds per gun at a minimum)
Next....Magazines. At least 5 per firearm
and finally. A well made holster or sling (stay away from the universal gun show specials)
4. GET OUT THERE AND SHOOT
Becoming proficient with your firearm is a fun. I caution to not go out and just shoot paper with no plan. Look up drills and practice programs. Get the fundamentals down first. Try competitions in your area. Competition shooters are a great bunch that will get you squared away in a hurry.
5. DRYFIRE
So you have no extra money for practice ammo...do what the pros do DRYFIRE. Set up a safe area in your home, REMOVE ALL AMMO from this area, and master the fundamentals. Work on draw, sight alignment and acquisition, trigger prep and control, reloads, transitions, malfunction drills etc. I personally dryfire at least 3 times a week for an hour. The key here is reinforcing PROPER fundamentals. Do it right or don't do it at all.
The point is that firearm owners always welcome new owners. But as an owner, you have the responsibility to at least learn basic safety with a firearm. I strongly recommend becoming beyond proficient with your new purchase. It is fun and could save your life one day (I've used my CCW once to protect myself in the past)
So ignore the urge to accessorize. SUPPORT, TRAIN, AMMO, TRAIN!
The current grab for guns has created a frenzied market for firearm purchases. With this comes new gun owners. These new owners love to show off and accessorize their new purchases. Here is some sound information for all new or new to platform (i.e. AR-15) gun owners.
1. SUPPORT an organization or business that supports second amendment rights.
Obtain a NRA membership, buy products from pro 2A supporters. You have a voice and it is heard loudest through your votes and wallet.
2. GET TRAINING!
I can't express how important this is. Even if its a basic safety course, please know how to use your new found purchase. I highly recommend a 2-3 day pistol or rifle course from a well know instructor (Haley,Vickers, etc.) At the very least, buy a book or dvd that starts with fundamentals. I also recommend a FoF(force on force) style of training after getting the fundamentals down.
3. SPEND YOUR MONEY WISELY.
The first accessories you should buy for your gun....AMMO!
I know ammo prices are horrible right now, but your new firearm is useless with out an adequate supply of ammo.(I like to have 1k rounds per gun at a minimum)
Next....Magazines. At least 5 per firearm
and finally. A well made holster or sling (stay away from the universal gun show specials)
4. GET OUT THERE AND SHOOT
Becoming proficient with your firearm is a fun. I caution to not go out and just shoot paper with no plan. Look up drills and practice programs. Get the fundamentals down first. Try competitions in your area. Competition shooters are a great bunch that will get you squared away in a hurry.
5. DRYFIRE
So you have no extra money for practice ammo...do what the pros do DRYFIRE. Set up a safe area in your home, REMOVE ALL AMMO from this area, and master the fundamentals. Work on draw, sight alignment and acquisition, trigger prep and control, reloads, transitions, malfunction drills etc. I personally dryfire at least 3 times a week for an hour. The key here is reinforcing PROPER fundamentals. Do it right or don't do it at all.
The point is that firearm owners always welcome new owners. But as an owner, you have the responsibility to at least learn basic safety with a firearm. I strongly recommend becoming beyond proficient with your new purchase. It is fun and could save your life one day (I've used my CCW once to protect myself in the past)
So ignore the urge to accessorize. SUPPORT, TRAIN, AMMO, TRAIN!
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Good thread.
