Congratulations, you have just bought your first gun! Now what? Guns can be incredibly dangerous if you do not follow basic rules, but by learning how to use them properly, guns can be fun to take down to the range. Here are the first few steps you should take after buying your first gun.
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Learn How to Operate and Clean It
First, open the manual and read it. The manual is there to help you learn how to use the gun. It can help you understand how to operate your new firearm, how to field strip it, clean it, and maintain it. Knowing how to take apart your gun to clean it is essential, as guns from the factory often have some sort of grease or rust protector on them that must be cleaned off before use.
Safety First
A continuation from the last point, learn how to use the safety. Where is it? How does it work? Start committing it to muscle memory. You should also learn the four rules of gun safety, as well as practice trigger discipline. Remember, finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot whatever the gun is pointing at. Treat every gun, even the one you just checked, as if it is loaded. Do not point a gun at anything you are not willing to destroy. And finally, be sure of your target, and just as importantly, what is behind your target.
Have Safe Storage
Another key part of gun safety is having a safe spot to store your new gun. It should be locked in a safe, cabinet or somewhere else that isn’t easily accessible. This is especially important if you have children in the house. It should still be hard for visitors, friends, and family to find. The first step to preventing a gun from being misused or stolen is storing it properly.
Look for a Class
If you have been looking for guns for sale online, chances are you have run across classes. It is a great idea to take a class once you have the basics of operating the gun. A professional can teach you the fundamentals of shooting, giving you an introduction to shooting and reinforcing good safety practices. Here, you will learn proper stance and how to fire the gun.
Buy Accessories
After learning to fire it, you may want accessories, such as more magazines, a holster, a sling, a flashlight, a different optic or iron sight; there’s a whole range of options. Most places that sell guns online or let users auction and sell guns online, will have a section for some accessories.
Practice Dry Firing
You can practice dry firing at home. That is, with no ammo loaded or near the gun, rack the slide or action, point in a safe direction, and then pull the trigger. Repeat this however many times you want. This builds muscle memory as every trigger is different and can help you avoid jerking the trigger and gun in anticipation of the bang.
Go to the Range
Finally, go to the range and practice everything you have learned so far. Bring someone who is experienced with guns, and you can start running drills to improve your skills. The next thing you know, you will be entering into a competition.
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