There are many firearm experts in this group. This thread intention is to introduce basics of firearm,firearm purchase, conceal carry permits, firearm safety.
Before purchasing :
step 1: firearms safety class with any NRA certified instructor ..usually these are offered for free, unless you want certification.
Step 2:
Next attempt is to go for basic pistol or handgun shooting class. These training class includes in-person class followed by indoor/outdoor shooting range. Basics such as Handling of firearm, grip, using protection such as ear protection, eye protection glasses, magazine safety release, grip safety , trigger safety, drop safety will be taught.
Search of instructor near you.. https://www.nrainstructors.org/search.aspx
ear protection: purchase walker ear headsets or any headsets that are proven at noise canceling 26 dB or higher.. remember once the ear 👂 hearing is lost you cannot regain them.
Eye protection is very important as flying hot brass can damage your eyes. Your handgun might explode if it is a used one or bad squid load because of bad ammo.
_____Selecting HandGUn-----
Which handgun to purchase, long rifle ? Ar style guns ? Higher capacity magazines etc ?.
Before you purchase your handgun, stop by nearest gun store and get a feel of handgrip ,weight .. higher caliber guns give you high recoil, heavy trigger pull weight.. dont go for higher magnum for first purchase. Beretta, sig sauer, Taurus have some lightweight low recoil concealed carry guns..good for some practice..most instructors teach you on a 9mm handguns
Purpose: home defense ? (.380acp,9mm, .45 acp is must)
Plinking ?(22lr is good enough). Kal tec, gsg 1911 22 lr, Taurus 22tx are ideal and cheap.
Expensive and must have in .22lr category -> 1911 browning black label 22lr. Great for conceal carry.
25 acp 32 acp too but the ammo is hard to find.
22 wmr or magnum
Handgun ammunition type
Cheapest : .22lr , 9mm and .380 (note: supply chain issues doubled the price of ammo..hard to find cheaper ones).
Rifle ammunition:
Ar 15 -> 5.56 and .223
AK 47 ->
.22lr for plinking
-------- hunting ------- 30 cal
.308/7.62 Long Guns
FNH SCAR 17S
Springfield SOCOM 16
WASAR 10 AK47 (7.62 x 39)
Sig Sauer 716
Daniel Defense DD
30-06 Henry lever action rifle for big game . Must have rifle + ammo. Also called Nazi guntur ammo. 8mm Germany ammo
300 win mag for sniper
-----------Ar style + hunting boars ----------------
300 Blackout
Daniel Defense DDM4 ISR (Integrally Suppressed)
Sig Sauer Rattler
Sig Sauer MCX Virtus
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Where to buy
Before you buy a handgun --> use Google " your handgun of choice + gun.deals" for best price . Next select FFL . Call your nearest gun store and ask them if you can use them as ffl and if they charge anything for ffl and background checks. My store don't as I buy ammo from them, they are nice.
Next for ammo --> use Google " ammo.seek ammo type" Use filters for shipping >8
Grain selection is important.
Make sure you don't use remanufactured ammo ..always go after brass or aluminum shells . Cci mini mag or cci blazers are the best ammo.
A lot of sellers take forever to ship the ammo and late on fulfillment of ammo
Used guns Gunbrokers (it is like eBay) and Armslist (craiglist of guns)
Use eBay to buy grips, Hollister's, magazines ..silhouettes for target practice
Join Facebook groups..
Remember --- never point the gun unless you know your target and direction of you fire
Wear eye protection 🥽 ear protection and gloves to avoid lead contact .. hot brass. No tank tops or lose clothing.
Maintenance:
There are lot of moving parts in your guns.. depending on number of rounds you put.. regular oiling , field strip is important.
A lot of guns have fte(failure to eject) and ftf problems (failure to feed) after you put 2000,3000 rounds. So oiling after field strip is important.
Now that you are ready to fire..register for local competitions
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Grip and practice :
Thumbs should align, supporting arm elbows locked and high as shown below . Right handed
Dry fire practice :