Where would i look to find these classes?Take a class from a reputable outfit.
Head over to the training forum on here and post looking for suggestions. Lots of trainers and training junkies hang out in that subforum.Where would i look to find these classes?
Where would i look to find these classes?
I second the Beltman. He even has seconds, or returns for a discounted price. Sign up for his email specials too.First and foremost, learn the 4 rules and follow them. Always. https://www.nssf.org/articles/4-primary-rules-of-firearm-safety/
Have some safe method of storing the weapon in your home when you're not carrying it. Something to prevent access by any kids or other unauthorized persons like a safe or gun lock is ideal. They make a lot of quick-access options these days that will enable you to get to it quickly if you need it, while still keeping unwanted hands off of it.
Take some time and learn your gun. Read the manual, learn how to take it apart and how it functions. Youtube is good for this. This will go along way towards making you confident in how to operate it safely and effectively.
Read up on the law and understand when and under what circumstances you are allowed to carry or utilize a weapon.
Once you are comfortable with safe handling practices and the function of your gun, you can start working dry-fire practice (I'd recommend getting some "dummy rounds" or "snap caps" for this, and always double and triple check the weapon to make sure it's unloaded, and keep any live ammo away from your work area when doing this). Your goal is to be able to press the trigger through the break without moving your sights off target.
Buy a quality holster. Something designed specifically for your gun that retains it, even if you turn it upside down and shake it. It should completely cover the trigger guard, and be rigid enough to prevent the trigger from being pushed or bumped by anything outside the holster. Those flimsy nylon sleeve holsters are junk and should be avoided. Quality leather or kydex is the way to go. A good heavy belt will assist greatly with supporting a heavier gun, make it easier to conceal, and much more comfortable to carry. I like mine from www.thebeltman.net, but there are lots of good choices out there.
Buy quality gear up front (buy once, cry once!), but don't get sucked into spending all your money on fancy gadgets and accessories that you don't really need. Once you have the basics covered, your time and money is best spent on instruction, range time, and ammo to get proficient with what you've got...especially at the beginning. Once you've got that down, then you can bankrupt yourself and starve your family by spending half your paycheck at the LGS, Midway, and Brownells .
And yeah, if you can, take a class. If you can't, find somebody local who is more experienced than yourself and get them to mentor you. Older guys in particular have a ton of knowledge to share, and I'm blessed to have access to a bunch of shooting buddies who are over twice my age.
And read. You will gain a lot of knowledge by just reading this board and others. And if you have specific questions, ask. Somebody will be along eventually to answer them. As a whole, the gun community tends to be very welcoming and willing to help, in my experience.
There's a lot more than that, but this is the most I could come up with at 4:30am off the top of my head for such a broad topic, lol. If you have more specific questions, post them up and I'm sure folks will do their best to help you out.
Training course would do you a lot of good.Any advice for someone just now getting into guns? Specifically advice for carrying and safety. Thanks!
See "The Range" subforum for "Carry and Self Defense" and "Training and Tactics".Where would i look to find these classes?
I would take exception to your statement that anything bigger than a P365 is hard to conceal. This completely depends on body type, mass, shape, method of carry, etc. Many start small and work their way up; I’m carrying a full size appendix now.Beware the man with one gun; He probably knows how to use it.
If you don't have a basement, fill a plastic bucket with playground sand and point your gun into it while loading and unloading. If you have a basement, fill a plastic bucket with playground sand and point your gun into it while loading and unloading.
Purchase a gun vault with guick access by numbers/touch and key to store your gun.
Carry is a difficult thing to figure. In addition to holsters, consider concealed carry pants/shorts, ccwbreakaways, using their skintight holster.
Anything bigger than a Sig Sauer P365 is difficult to conceal without printing.
If you go the holster route, consider Spencer Keepers, Keepers Concealment. This man knows how to conceal firearms.
If possible, rent a lot of guns to select your first firearm. Watch a lot of youtube videos concerning safety, shooting, and firearm reviews. Give DA/SA a serious consideration.
Today's market is plentiful with good quality guns.
I just conceal carried at church tonight. A 5" 1911 10mm with spare magazine.Beware the man with one gun; He probably knows how to use it.
If you don't have a basement, fill a plastic bucket with playground sand and point your gun into it while loading and unloading. If you have a basement, fill a plastic bucket with playground sand and point your gun into it while loading and unloading.
Purchase a gun vault with guick access by numbers/touch and key to store your gun.
Carry is a difficult thing to figure. In addition to holsters, consider concealed carry pants/shorts, ccwbreakaways, using their skintight holster.
Anything bigger than a Sig Sauer P365 is difficult to conceal without printing.
If you go the holster route, consider Spencer Keepers, Keepers Concealment. This man knows how to conceal firearms.
If possible, rent a lot of guns to select your first firearm. Watch a lot of youtube videos concerning safety, shooting, and firearm reviews. Give DA/SA a serious consideration.
Today's market is plentiful with good quality guns.
Where would i look to find these classes?