In most cases, we'd advise you to just take a simple NRA gun safety course or something similar. State-run hunter safety classes are also beneficial. The majority of them involve some range time as well as proper handling. However, things aren't as they seem, and most of those classes aren't available right now. First and foremost, familiarize yourself with the Four Laws of Gun Safety, often known as the Four Rules of Gun Safety. They aren't "laws" in the sense that the National Firearms Act is. It's also worth noting that these four guidelines encompass practically everything you need to know about gun safety. They are as follows:
In other words, even if you know a gun isn't loaded, handle it as if it is. Never take someone's word for it that it's unloaded; always double-check, each and every time. If you don't want a human or other living creature to be punctured by a bullet, don't direct the rifle towards them (or allow the muzzle of the gun sweep across them). If you don't plan to squeeze the trigger, don't touch it. Unless you're ready to shoot a target or a threat, keep your finger out of the trigger guard and preferable indexed on the frame. Know what's behind and around your target if you're going to shoot. Make sure there's a backstop, or that a bullet won't hit anything or anybody important if it goes through the target. Learn how to care for your unique weapon type and manufacturer You should be able to field strip (partially dismantle), clean, and lube your pistol at the very least. Yes, weapons must be cleaned and oiled on a regular basis. A yokel, a putz, or a doofus who tells you that a GLOCK or AR-15 doesn't need to be cleaned or greased are a complete moron. Don't pay attention to them. Look for "(name of your gun here) cleaning and lubricate” on YouTube. There's a good chance you'll find what you're looking for. Get the materials you'll need to do so. Hoppe's cleaning kits, which cost less than $15 in the gun store, may not be the "best" equipment for the task, but they do the job and do it well. Invest in a good holster for it Avoid nylon bag holsters and one-size-fits-all holsters. Both are used by a very small percentage of persons who are serious about handgun proficiency. If you don't have a choice, they're better than having no holster at all, but try to find something else. A comment on a handgun that may be used for concealed carry or home protection. Full metal jacket ammo should only be used at the range. Ammunition with a full metal jacket (FMJ) is good for range practice, but it has a tendency to over-penetrate (passes right through) bad men. The ammunition JHP (jacketed hollow point) is meant to expand within an attacker. This increases the chances of stopping the threat and reducing the chances of running into something or someone else behind that individual. When you're not using your gun, make sure it's locked up. Get yourself a safe of some kind. Even an inexpensive lockbox is better than nothing if you carry a firearm.
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