Frequently Asked Questions
The questions most frequently asked by First Time Shooter subscribers. If you have a question please use our contact form submit your question.
- What gun is best to learn how to shoot?Best Gun for Learning How to Shoot - Learning how to shoot is about firearms safety, becoming familiar with operating the firearm (Manual of Arms), and learning the correct technique for stance, grip, aiming, trigger control and follow-thorough. There are a number of things working against the first time shooter. These include the anxiety of handling a lethal weapon, putting together all the… Read More »Best Gun for Learning How to Shoot
- Where is a shooting range in my area?Where to Shoot - Depending on where you live, the question of where to shoot might have you choosing from a multitude of options or searching for even a single location. Those who live in a rural area might be able to walk out their backdoor and shoot any gun they own, while urban shooters typically have limited shooting… Read More »Where to Shoot
- What should I look for in an introductory training course?Introductory Training - For some new shooters, a mentor might not be an option. Maybe your family have never been gun owners. Maybe you grew up or live in an urban environment where shooting and gun ownership is tightly regulated. In any case, you do not know a shooter who you would feel comfortable asking to introduce you… Read More »Introductory Training
- What equipment do I need when I go shooting?Shooting Checklist - To insure a great day shooting, you need to make sure you have all the right equipment. Many a day shooting has been ruined for lack of the correct screwdriver or ammunition. Here are some of the more important items you should consider bringing to your shooting session. Safety Glasses – Never shoot without eye… Read More »Shooting Checklist
- How old should a kid be to learn how to shoot?Is Your Child Ready to Learn to Shoot? - Many a shooter has learned to shoot when they were kids. With the right approach and attitude, even young children can be introduced to shooting safely. Safety should always be the primary consideration and the introduction to shooting should be done slowly and a little bit at a time. First, make sure you have the… Read More »Is Your Child Ready to Learn to Shoot?