Safe Gun Storage: How to Choose What Is Right for You
There is no single best way to store a gun. Eight questions to help you decide: laws, who lives in or visits your home, home defense, theft, vehicles, travel, and future purchases.
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New Gun Owner Guide: What to Do After You Buy
Just bought your first gun? Congratulations. Here is a quick checklist of what to think about next: safe storage, ammunition, holsters, training, optics, lights, magazines, range bags, and cleaning.
5 Tips for Buying Your First Firearm
Five simple tips to make your first gun purchase easier: know why you want one, learn your local laws, set a budget, try before you buy, and do not be intimidated.
The Gun Store Doesn’t Need to Be Intimidating
Nervous about walking into a gun shop for the first time? You are not alone. The three most common fears, and a few tips for a good first visit.
I’m Thinking About Buying a Gun. Now What?
Still deciding whether gun ownership is right for you? Four questions worth thinking through before you take another step.
Picking Your First Gun: What’s It For?
Before you choose a gun, decide what you want it for. Home defense, concealed carry, hunting, target shooting, or just because, and how each shapes your options.
Why Take a Test Drive Before You Buy a Gun?
You would test drive a car before buying it. Handling and firing a gun first matters just as much. What to compare, and where to try one.
How Much Should I Spend on My First Handgun?
What is the real difference between a $300 handgun and a $1,500 one, and how much should a first-timer spend? An honest look at price, quality, and budget.
What Handgun Caliber Should a First-Timer Choose?
Caliber affects recoil, size, cost, and what a gun is good for. A beginner-friendly overview of 12 common handgun calibers, and why 9MM is a great place to start.
Revolver vs. Semi-Auto for Beginners
Revolver or semi-automatic? Neither is wrong for a first handgun. Here is how they compare on capacity, reloading, caliber, and cost, and which one I would pick.