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If you have made the decision recently that you are ready to purchase your first firearm, you likely have a lot of questions, primarily: how do you go about choosing your first firearm? It is a very important decision to make, since firearms are not cheap and since they are primarily purchased for self-defense. Here at Every Day Gun Guy we strive to provide you with better than competitive pricing on guns, ammunition, and firearm accessories, as well as knowledge to set you up for success with your gun ownership. Let’s discuss how to go about choosing your first firearm by answering some important questions.
Your reason for purchasing your first firearm is a very crucial part of the decision making process. If you are buying a gun for hunting, you will probably want a hunting rifle. If you are buying a gun for sport, you might be interested in a shotgun or any range of different styles. However, the majority of people who only own one firearm purchase it for the purpose of self-defense, and the majority of them purchase a handgun. According to the video Firearm Basics: How Do I Buy My First Gun? created by Brownells, Inc., two out of three firearms are purchased for personal protection, with 70% of people who only own one gun choosing a handgun. While you don’t have to base your decision off of the trends, it is important to do the research and take the time to find the right gun for your needs.
It is important to consider who is going to be using the firearm as well. Will it just be you? Will your spouse use it, or your children, or anyone else in your household? This will impact your decision because you need to make sure the firearm that you select is a good fit for everyone who might be using it. It is important, however, to make sure that you are following all of the laws and regulations in your state so that anyone who operates your firearm is doing so safely and legally. If you take a look at our selection of handguns, you will notice that not all handguns are the same. They can come in all shapes and sizes, and a comfortable grip is an important part of safely holding a handgun. If you aren’t comfortable holding or firing a gun, we strongly recommend that you take a gun safety course to enhance your knowledge and elevate your comfortability. You can also check out our blog about how to properly hold a handgun for the dos and don’ts about holding a handgun.
Safely storing your firearms is crucial as a gun owner. Particularly if there are other people in your home and especially if you have children, you want to make sure that your gun is safely and securely stored. Kids are kids, and they tend to explore and get into things they shouldn’t all the time – you don’t want them to get their hands on a gun. Similarly, you don’t want a potential intruder to find your gun either. Gun safes are a great way to safely store your firearm, particularly if the safe is securely bolted in place so a potential intruder couldn’t take the entire safe away with them. But why is this so important for choosing your first firearm? Having an idea of where you will store the firearm will allow you to know how much room you have, and therefore what size gun you can safely keep in your home.
Here at Every Day Gun Guy, we are happy to answer your questions or any inquiries, and of course we are always happy to talk about firearms! Send us a message today and we will get back to you as soon as we are able to. We also love to connect with fellow firearms enthusiats, so follow us on Facebook! We are a proud Texas gun store, arming you with great products at great prices, and giving you excellent service for all of your gun, ammo, and accessory needs! We hope you will ask yourself the three questions above before choosing your first firearm, and we hope that you choose Every Day Gun Guy once you have made your decision.