Intro to Handgun

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This Take Your Shot series is designed to introduce you, and others, to everything from buying a handgun to getting out to the shooting range, and training. You will also learn more about where people typically shoot and best practices when it comes to visiting a shooting range for the first time be it by yourself or with friends. Learn at your own pace and enjoy all that’s positive about shooting activities.

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Firearm Safety

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There are lots of important factors that go into shooting a gun. Using a firearm is a serious responsibility! Learn about firearm safety to ensure that you and others around you are safe when handling a firearm. Shoot United wants to be your resource and help you with each step you need to take along the way.

Handgun Types

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If you’re not familiar with handguns, you might not be aware of all the different actions, shapes, and sizes you can choose from. Learn about handgun types and what to look for when finding the right handgun for you from fitting your hand and to the design.

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Buying a Firearm

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Buying a firearm is a big step! Wondering where to start? Get training first, and seek out an instructor to help you improve your shooting skills and that shooting instructor can help provide advice on purchasing the right firearm for you. Make sure you understand the different types of guns, the fit of the firearm, and that the firearm fits you hand properly.

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Matching Ammo to Caliber

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When purchasing ammunition, make sure to match that to the caliber on your gun. If you don’t match the caliber with the correct ammo, it can lead to a firearm malfunction to a catastrophic failure. That’s why it’s important to match the proper ammunition to your firearm.

Projectile Types

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When purchasing ammunition, did you know there are different projectile types? From a lead tip to full metal jacket ammunition in a copper coating, learn about projectile types, and which type might be best for you and your handgun.

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Stance

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Finding a stance that is comfortable and easy for you to get into when getting ready to take aim is pivotal in setting yourself up for success with recoil management. When getting ready to fire your handgun it’s important to have the correct stance.

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Grip

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One of the most important things that will help your accuracy is making sure your grip on the handgun is correct.

Sight Alignment

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Ready to take aim? Learning about sight alignment on your handgun will help you to hit your target.

Recoil Management

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When it comes to managing recoil, it depends on the size of your firearm, caliber, and other variables. No matter what type of recoil your handgun has, it’s important to take steps to manage it, especially on follow-up shots.

Trigger Press

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Even with the perfect sight alignment, stance, grip, and everything else, if you’re not properly pressing your trigger, you could miss your target. Learn about the trigger press and how to smoothly and consistently press it back for more accuracy.

Storage

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Part of being a responsible gun owner is making sure your firearms are stored in a way that they cannot be accessed by anyone that is not trained to handle a firearm, or could not be trusted with firearms.

There are a lot of options for safely storing your firearms for different budgets and lifestyles.

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