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Buying Your First Firearm (or Your Next): A Practical, Safety-Forward Checklist Choosing a firearm can feel overwhelming: different platforms, brands, sizes, and price points—plus strong opinions from every direction. This guide focuses on responsible, lawful ownership and consumer-friendly decision-making, not tactics. The goal is simple: help you select a firearm that fits your needs, your hands, your budget, and your local requirements—while setting you up for safe handling and lo …

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”) …

Responsible Firearm Storage 101: Options, Tradeoffs, and Everyday Habits Responsible storage is one of the most important parts of firearm ownership because it helps prevent unauthorized access, unintentional handling, and avoidable damage. It’s also an area where “best” can look different from one household to another. Your living situation, who shares your home, how often you use your firearm, and your budget all influence what makes sense. This guide focuses on practical, sa …

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 …