Buying Your First Gun
Buying Your First Gun
So you’ve made the decision (a good one) to buy a gun. A gun is a gun is a gun, am I right? Not quite. There are many options in the marketplace that vary depending on your preferences and it is up to us (with your help) to find you the right one
Before we proceed we must discuss the 4 rules of firearm safety. The improper handling of firearms can have tragic consequences.
Always follow these rules, ALWAYS.
Treat every gun as if it is loaded.
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
Never point a gun at something you are not willing to destroy.
Always be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
Why Are You Buying a Gun?
There are a number of reasons for needing a gun and it is our job to ask the right questions and find you the right firearm for the job at hand. What will you use it for? A recommendation on a hunting weapon will be quite different than one for personal protection. Even within the context of personal protection, the perfect (to you) concealed carry firearm could be totally different to one you would choose for home defense. Factors such as ease of conceal, magazine capacity, caliber and sight radius may be important in some categories but not others. Understanding what it is that you wish to use the gun for will help you decide which gun or sub-category of gun is right for you.
Type of Guns
To a potential new gun owner some of the lingo can be quite confusing. But once you become more familiar with firearm terms such as SA/DA and striker-fired it is really quite easy. The selection of guns available is phenomenal; a reflection of current consumer tastes. While most would agree they need the same thing (a firearm to use to hunt or protect etc.) they may not want the same style due to their own personal preferences. Do you prefer revolvers to semi-autos? Like striker- over hammer-fired pistols? Would you prefer a semi-automatic rifle for home defense rather than a handgun or shotgun? Would you rather a semi-automatic versus a pump-action shotgun? Our intent is to find you a firearm that is designed for your purpose that meets your needs and expectations.
How Much Should You Spend?
When it comes to guns you really do get what you pay for… to a certain extent. It would be difficult trying to explain why you opted for a $100 gun with known issues versus one from a reputable manufacturer for $300. $200 is a lot of money to most people, but is it worth more than your life? Remember you will only take that firearm out when it is time to use it. You want to be assured that it will work every time, not just some of the time.You can spend hundreds dollars, you can even spend thousands if you want to, but after a certain point the quality does not change; you are simply paying for the brand and design. For plinking rifles and general range toys I have no advice. But when it comes to firearms that are for your defense, buy from a reputable manufacturer with a model/type that has been out long enough to be properly tested.
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