So You’ve Never Shot a Gun Before? Here’s Where to Start!
Walking into the world of firearms for the very first time can feel a little overwhelming. For many new shooters, the journey actually starts at home by researching online, watching YouTube reviews, and reading articles trying to figure out “the best first gun.” Then comes the trip to the range. Rows of pistols, racks of rifles, and shelves of ammunition. It’s a lot and for someone who’s never fired a shot, that first experience can make or break whether they ever come back.
I’ve seen it happen countless times: a new shooter walks into a range, rents a 9mm pistol because “that’s what everyone says you should start with,” and then “bang!” they’re shocked by the recoil, surprised by the muzzle blast, and gripping the gun like it might jump out of their hands. The smile fades, their confidence takes a hit, and for some, that’s the last time they ever pick up a firearm.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
