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Dry Practice for New Gun Owners: Safe, Structured Skill-Building Without Live Fire Many new firearm owners discover a common challenge early on: range time is valuable, but it can be limited by cost, scheduling, weather, or access. The good news is that a large portion of shooting skill is built before the first shot breaks—through repeatable fundamentals like grip, sight alignment, trigger press, and follow-through. That’s where dry practice (sometimes called “dry fire”) …

Ammo Terminology 101: A Safety-Forward Guide to Calibers, Loads, and Labels Walking up to an ammo shelf for the first time can feel like learning a new language: numbers, abbreviations, and buzzwords stacked on every box. The good news is you don’t need to memorize everything to be a safe, confident buyer. You just need a handful of core concepts—especially compatibility and correct identification. This guide breaks down common ammunition terminology in plain English. It’s writ …