New to Guns? Here’s the Best Advice I Ever Got

If I could tell new shooters one thing, it’d be: don’t rush. Take the time to learn the basics and focus on safety above all else. Rushing only leads to mistakes you don’t want. What’s the best advice you’ve received or would give? Drop it below! #guns #NewShooter

28 days ago

Bam Bam

Always treat every gun like it's loaded, even when you know it's not. Practice muzzle awareness (where the gun is pointed). Never put your finger inside the trigger guard until you're ready to pull the trigger. Keep the safety on until you're on target. Finally, know what's beyond your target. I shot myself in the knee loading a 9mm years ago. Easily preventable accident. I was sitting on a ledge with my leg propped up. Loaded the mag, pulled back the slide, hit the slide release, and POW! Looking back, I'm 99% sure I had my finger on the trigger when I released the slide, allowing the firing pin to strike the primer on the bullet being chambered.

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Galax, VA

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David Rountree

Always clear a gun when it changes hands, even if you see it cleared by the person handing it to you

27d

High Springs, FL

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Rick S

See and remember the basic rules above regardless of age or experience. Beyond that, for first-time shooters or owners, fire 10 or so rounds at a blank target. Get used to the sound and recoil of the gun. Then, start learning aiming techniques.

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Woodbridge, VA

Tom Wilson

The worst Sound in the World is, BANG! When it Should Have Gone Click. The Second Worst Sound in the World is, Click…When It Should Have Gone Bang! Learn,Listen,Train, In the Most Stressful Situation, You Will Revert To Your lowest level of Training.