I will have to disagree on the youtube thing. There are plenty of good reputable videos with knowledge. There are a lot of trash as well but that does not mean there isn’t good info out there. I have learned many things on there that 3 formal NRA classes failed to teach me when I was starting out.How about someone who wants to know about red dots on a pistol? pros, cons, brands, quality vs price, why some do it and why some don’t ect… YouTube is an excellent source Vs the old guy instructor when you ask him, his answer is “just get a shotgun and it will solve any home self defense problem”(legit quote from a certified instructor).
Guess how I learned to change my breaks on my car or do an oil change ect, you tube, I have yet to ever have an issue with any of the breaks I have changed.
The question is how well can you decipher the BS from the good info regarding a subject you know little about? some people can do this and some cannot. It also depends on what type of info you are wanting and to what extent.
Tactic range is better and lot of learning many ways how to move around and shoot. At the range is boring and same thing but tactic range is more fun to learn more. Go for it.
Hi New Gun Owner,
I read your introduction and I have a suggestion. There is training center “Front Sight” located north of Los Vegas .
They have a vary generous offer of a 4 day hand Gun Training Program. You will need to jump through some hoops but the owner gives away scholarships for the class which is normally $2000.
My suggestion is that you check it out because you may qualify for a Scholarship.
You can Google “Front Sight” and check it out.
Good luck.
From Another Friendly Gun Owner.
Watch multiple posts and corroborate information, look for consistencies to substanciate. It’s tedious, but necessary. Unfortunately, almost everything has to be treated as a theory and vetted. Ask four people the same question and you’ll get five different answers
hello Antrum welcome here’s a few helpful tips always put your ego down before you pick up your gun train hard train smart never trained angry it’s a waste of time and ammo instead train with your mind body and spirit and always keep in mind every target is a threat and every threat is a target. be well be safe live life love life enjoy life welcome
Printing. It may take a little time before you get comfortable wearing a gun, and knowing in your mind it is there and wondering if others notice. Before you started carrying, how often did you notice a concealed gun printing? Probably not often if you weren’t really looking. You might have paid closer attention to someone wearing at 2A or NRA hat, but odds are you never really considered it. Yes, it can be a problem with tighter clothing, but a light jacket that is long enough to go past the firearm, or a loose shirt that’s long enough, as much as I hate to say this, a Hawaiian or oddly patterned shirt breaks up the line even more. A crotch length or safari style jacket is usually long enough. If you don’t normally wear a tall shirt, on of those will give you an extra couple inches in the length. I’ve been carrying a 1911 Government model in the 4 o’clock OWB for a fairly long time and nobody has ever called me on it, so I’d have to guess most sheeple don’t really notice it if the clothing isn’t to tight.
Just make sure it’s long enough for what ever you plan to do; grocery shopping, bending or stretching up to pick up something. I generally add a couple of stainless steel washers inside the front corner of my shirts between the seams to add a little weight so the wind does not blow them away from the body much. Between the seams, allows me to wash them without bang up the washer. Stainless doesn’t rust.
For a lot of info, there is a group called Personal Defense Network (PDN) you can view some stuff for free and they will send you a free news letter. If you wait a bit before joining they will offer you a discount to join and you will have access to a lot more videos and such. I have been a member there for about five years.
Welcome to the community. The hardest decision is what firearm you want. That decides what sort of training. But the basics are the same for all pistols. But if you decide to get a revolver then you have to training of reloading. Are you going to use a speedloader or speed strip. Wheelguns are always a good option for beginners because they are simple. If you go semi auto then there is extra training like clearing a jam (tap and rack) and mag changes. You will be like a kid in the candy store when you buy your first pistol and train with it. Youtube is your friend for helpful tips.
I had a bunch of 1/4" watchers that were 1" in diameter. They are thin, so I use two. They are just enough to keep the tail from moving too much on the majority of days, but still allow a little movement so the tail doesn’t look like it’s nailed down.
Related, a while back I was at a flea market and noticed a guy in a USCCA hat. So I asked him what he was carrying and he immediately looked down to the right and asked if he was printing. I told him he didn’t need to print if he wore the hat, but truthfully, 98% of the sheeple in the US don’t have a clue what the USCCA is. But it does help us identify each other. Watch for the 2A group hats (USCCA, NRA, PDN, NAGR, etc.), there is a 50/50 chance they are carrying. Always nice to know where the family is, it also means they are probably one of the good guys. I would be careful about putting stickers on your car. Some folks might think there could be a gun inside it when they see it in the mall or movie theatre parking lot.
For as much as we live in a black and white world, grey is still grey. The veil of secrecy is part of out arsenal; what ever I can do not to compromise that I will.
With the cost of ammo look for videos training with 50 shots. Take fast draw classes. I also got ammo with a laser light and practice at home. Take combat classes if they are available. And watch USCCA videos
what diameter bolt?