The Proper Way to Break in Your Firearm

The Proper Way to Break in Your Firearm

The title of this post is a bit misleading I am afraid. The truth is that I could not possibly know the proper way to break in each and every firearm but I still wanted to address this topic because it is extremely important. So many people out there purchase a brand new firearm, just lock it up in their closet or keep it in the top drawer of their dresser “just in case”. This is the absolute worst thing you can do.

It is critical that upon purchasing your new firearm that you break it in properly and the proper way to break in your firearm is to follow the manufacturer’s directions to the tee. This isn’t necessarily going to be the fastest process – often times a firearm will have to have over 500 rounds fired before it is considered to be “broken in”. You may even have to clean your firearm more frequently during this initial break in period.

The point is that you need to do whatever the manufacture instructs you to do because if you don’t your firearm may not shoot as accurately as it could potentially. The break in period is also an excellent time for you to learn about your firearm as not two firearms shoot exactly the same.

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Safety Tips for the Shooting Range

Safety Tips for the Shooting Range

In a previous post I discussed the importance of quality practice time on the shooting range. Today, I want to discuss the importance of firearm safety on the shooting range.

One of the biggest mistakes a shooter can make is to assume everyone at the shooting range knows how to handle a firearm safely. It is imperative to maintain a heightened sense of awareness anytime you are around firearms and the shooting range is no exception! While enjoying the excitement of putting your rounds on target and concentrating on your fundamental shooting skills, it is easy to lose focus of your surroundings. Unfortunately, that is when someone who doesn’t have solid firearm safety habits can do something foolish and hurtthemselves or someone around them – maybe even you.

Here are just a few suggestions on how to keep yourself and your shooting party safe while at the shooting range:

• Everyone on the range is a Safety Officer! If you observe a shooter handling their firearm in an unsafe manner, immediately notify range management.
• Make sure you are familiar with all range rules. Yes, these are pretty standard from range to range but you never want to assume that they will be the same.
• Both eye protection and ear protection should be worn at all times.
• Firearms should remain unloaded at all times unless you are at a firing station preparing to engage your target.
• Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. (DOWN RANGE)
• Keep finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
• Know your target and what is behind it.
• Firearms should not be handled in any way while shooters are down range.
• Shooting and alcohol never mix. There should never be any kind of alcohol on the shooting range and if you see any kind of alcohol you should immediately contact range management or report it to the authorities.

These are just a few simple guidelines to help keep you and your shooting party safe at the shooting range. Again, always be aware of your surroundings and if you see something unsafe happening you need to report it right away. SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT!!!!  

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The Importance of Range Time

The Importance of Range Time

It is so important to make sure you are engaging in regular and consistent range time when it comes to the firearms that you own. By practicing regularly you will become increasingly familiar with your firearm and you will become a more proficient shooter. Both of these are critical for any gun owner but especially if you are relying on your firearm for personal protection.

It is recommended that you visit a range at least once a month. This time at the range should be focused shooting time and not for fun and recreation. There is nothing wrong with enjoying yourself, but you should be able to focus on your shooting practice and not be riddled with distraction. You need to be accurate in your shooting and if you are not you need to figure out why. There are a number of factors that go into shooting well including everything from your shooting form, your ammunition, to the firearm itself. You may even need to consult a veteran shooter to help you identify why you aren’t shooting well or at the very least help you fine-tune your shooting form.

Again, you need to be mentally focused during this time and you need to practice the fundamentals of shooting. This includes loading and unloading your firearm numerous times. The more you can practice this during your times at the shooting range the more natural it will become if you are ever in a time of need.

If there are other individuals in your household that are going to be depending on this weapon for their personal protection as well – they too need to visit the shooting range frequently. They too need to practice the fundamentals and do so in a serious and focused manner.

It is not enough to just have a firearm in your home for personal protection. You need to regularly practice the skills needed to use your firearm in a safe and effective manner. They only way to do that is to practice often.

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Do You Really Need a Basic Gun Safety Course?

Do You Really Need a Basic Gun Safety Course?

So, you recently purchased a firearm- now what? It doesn’t matter whether or not this is the first firearm you have ever had contact with in your life or if you grew up around guns and this is the first firearm purchase you have made for yourself. Regardless, you still need to find a basic gun safety class and enroll yourself in it.

Many people out there feel that if they grew up around firearms, they know what they need to know and they don’t need a class. Well, that is like saying that because your dad let you sit on his lap and drive slow down the driveway that you are completely ready to get your driver’s license and don’t need to bother with the pesky driver’s education course.

There is always something more you can learn and there are always going to be things that you simply forgot. Plus, you may not have the same type of handgun that you grew up around. Another great feature of a basic handgun course is that it forces you to become familiar with your firearm and to become that much more comfortable with it. The safety tips that you will learn and be reminded of are invaluable as well. You will most definitely find that there will be things that you have forgotten or maybe new techniques that you never knew were even an option.

For the gun-owner that has never been around a firearm before – congratulations. You have taken the first big step with the purchase of your firearm and now it is time to take the next step by enrolling in a class. I know this can be intimidating but remember that each of the students are in there for a reason and that is because – just like you – they want to become proficientwith their firearm. It does no good to purchase a firearm and then leave it in the box for it to collect dust.

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Another Excellent Firearm Storage Option

Another Excellent Firearm Storage Option

Previously we discussed where to store your handgun, taking into consideration the safety of others but also having your firearm easily accessible in case you are ever in the need to defend yourself. If you are interested in reading about that click here http://fullscaletactics.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-store-your-firearm-properly.html To be honest, deciding where to store your firearm can be a tough balancing act. You want to protect your kids by not allowing them to have access to your handgun but you also want to be able to protect your family against an intruder if needed.

Anyway, I did want to mention on additional option that seem to be a win-win for everyone involved – gun-owner and anyone in the house that should not have access to the firearm (like your children). It is called the Gunvault Gun Safe and what I like most about this is that the firearm is locked up but it provides very quick access with its “No-Eyes Keypad”. This even allows you to access your firearm in the dark which is a huge advantage.

You can tell from the picture that you simply lay your hand on the top of the safe and are able to enter the code with your fingers – and again, this can be done quickly and easily in the dark. You can check out the Gunvault Gun Safe website for a full review. This isn’t the only brand of these that I have seen but it will give you an idea of a safe and easily accessible storage option for your firearm.

Now, onto finding a proper gun safety class….

Women and Firearms

Throughout history women have, in one form or another, fought to protect their homes and their families. Although it was typically considered a man’s job to fight and defend the family, the woman was oftentimes left behind while her husband, brother or father marched off to battle.  With the men folk away, the matters of defense were left for the women to implement.  From the beginning of time through the present, women have taken up arms to defend family, home and hearth. Whether they used sticks, swords, pots and pans, or firearms, women have been arming themselves for centuries to defend the ones they love.

Although women did not even get the right to vote until this century, they still played very integral roles in defending not just the home front, but also their countries.  Frontier woman usually had a shot gun by the door (and they knew how to use it) to protect against thieves, raids, bandits and even wild animals looking for food.  Some women were so passionate and intent upon protecting their families and countries that they disguised themselves as men just to get into the military.  During the American Revolution, a “British officer lamented to his commander, “Destroy all the men in America and we shall still have all we can do to defeat the women’" (WomenShooters.com).  

Less than one hundred years after receiving the right to vote, women have made incredible advancements.  With equal rights, women now have the right to bare arms. Women serve and fight alongside men in the military, as equals.  According to Answers.com, approximately 250,000 women currently serve in the military.  But the military isn’t the only way women are using firearms; the trend for women purchasing guns for their own security and protection is rapidly rising.  According to the News 2 website out of Nashville, Tennessee, “In Middle Tennessee and across the nation, the number of women buying guns for personal defense has increased 83%.”

A great contributor for the increase in firearm purchases by women is domestic violence.  According to the Domestic Resource Center’s Website, “One in four women (25%) has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime,” and “Between 600,000 and 6 million women are victims of domestic violence each year.”  Because of this alarming statistic, more and more women are taking self defense classes and purchasing firearms for their protection.

Women are not just buying firearms; however, they are taking an active role in educating women in self defense using weapons.  Their efforts have also had an impact on the seemingly never-ending debate on gun control.  As Sonny Jones, founder of the magazine Women and Guns notes in the magazine’s debut issue, “Female gun owners are being cast as potential saviors of the pro-gun movement. Think carefully, ladies. Our combined influence can work to reshape American society. What do we want to accomplish and where do we want to start?”

Every human being has the right to be able to defend and protect themselves and their loved ones.  The right to bare arms is a constitutional right and a way for many women who are in  dangerous situations to be able to defend themselves.   Owning and knowing how to use a firearm provides a sense of security and doesn’t necessarily mean one will ever even have to fire a single shot.  However, if a woman finds herself in a precarious situation, it is reassuring to have at least a chance of defending her life and person.  

Women and Firearms