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New Gun Owner Guide: 3 Essential First Steps

Annihilator said:
Nice article for the new firearms owner, plain and simple first 3 steps

www.americanrifleman.org

An Official Journal Of The NRA | New Gun Owner Guide: 3 Essential First Steps

So, you just bought you first gun. What now? Here are a few essential steps for you to take in your journey as a responsible gun owner.
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Another great article Annihilator.
Although these are basic fundamental safety rules they are the MOST important starting part of gun ownership. I find it interesting that gun stores don’t offer up front this and all other information on safety and training at the time of the purchase.
I don’t remember how many guns I have purchased but I do remember passing the background check paying for the gun and have it handed it to me with
“here You go enjoy” what’s the problem with-
Here is information on gun safety,
Here is information on local training classes,
Here’s your gun.
This could easily be accomplished with a packet of information.
My opinion.
 
Good article. I remember years ago when my kids were little, I taught them the rules of gun safety before we went to the range for the first time. Afterwards, I had each of them view an online gun safety course offered by Remington. There was an exam afterwards to ensure they understood the content. They gladly completed the requirements.
 
Keystone19250 said:
Another great article Annihilator.
Although these are basic fundamental safety rules they are the MOST important starting part of gun ownership. I find it interesting that gun stores don’t offer up front this and all other information on safety and training at the time of the purchase.
I don’t remember how many guns I have purchased but I do remember passing the background check paying for the gun and have it handed it to me with
“here You go enjoy” what’s the problem with-
Here is information on gun safety,
Here is information on local training classes,
Here’s your gun.
This could easily be accomplished with a packet of information.
My opinion.
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Especially when they know that they are selling a gun to a first time buyer.
 
Part of it is our litigious society.

"They told me about this, and that...but not that other thing, which is what I did wrong...so it's their fault for not telling me".

Don't get me wrong, I completely agree it would be nice if the FFL gave some guidance in addition to "here's your new gun", but legally/liability-wise, today, it's safer to give no information than to give some (but not all). If you give some, it could be argued in court by a disgruntled owner that they thought it was "all", and that you should have done a better job because the part you didn't include, is what got them in trouble.

Easier to just say nothing. Unfortunately.
 
Peglegjoe said:
Part of it is our litigious society.

"They told me about this, and that...but not that other thing, which is what I did wrong...so it's their fault for not telling me".

Don't get me wrong, I completely agree it would be nice if the FFL gave some guidance in addition to "here's your new gun", but legally/liability-wise, today, it's safer to give no information than to give some (but not all). If you give some, it could be argued in court by a disgruntled owner that they thought it was "all", and that you should have done a better job because the part you didn't include, is what got them in trouble.

Easier to just say nothing. Unfortunately.
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Yeah I thought of that, sadly valid point.
 
Keystone19250 and Peglegjoe both make excellent points. I watch people leave my LGS with minimal or no understanding of their just purchased weapon. The clerks will answer any question but in the end their business is to sell guns not train the consumer. I like to think the majority of the group will go home and take the time to familiarize themselves with the weapon but it is the smaller group that worries me. I very rarely shoot at indoor ranges (last 2-3yrs) due to the carelessness (IMO) of the shooters. I do occasionally see a first time purchaser sign up for one of the instruction classes at the range. With hunting being on the decline many people lose exposure to firearms.
 
My one gun shop that closed a few years ago due to the owner had health problems, anyway, everytime I bought a gun there, he would take you out behind his shop, his range was there, he would show you everything about the gun, give you a half a box of ammo, and let you shoot the gun before you left, then he would ask you if you need any other help or questions with it, this was with every gun I bought there, even though he knew me, it was just his practice and he wanted to help you out as much as he could.
 
southtex said:
Keystone19250 and Peglegjoe both make excellent points. I watch people leave my LGS with minimal or no understanding of their just purchased weapon. The clerks will answer any question but in the end their business is to sell guns not train the consumer. I like to think the majority of the group will go home and take the time to familiarize themselves with the weapon but it is the smaller group that worries me. I very rarely shoot at indoor ranges (last 2-3yrs) due to the carelessness (IMO) of the shooters. I do occasionally see a first time purchaser sign up for one of the instruction classes at the range. With hunting being on the decline many people lose exposure to firearms.
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It is unfortunate that it’s such a litigious society, what that says is no matter what people refuse to take responsibility for their own actions. And yes gun stores are in the business of selling guns, it’s like any company, sell their products to stay in business. That being said I feel it’s in the best interest for all of us that new gun owners receive as much information as possible to ensure they learn and understand the responsibility of what they are getting themselves into and my opinion it starts with the seller.
I’ve mentioned this before, how many people read the owners manuals?
Although Springfield Armory is known for putting together manuals that cover multiple models they still tremendous information and those that don’t take the time to read it are doing themselves a great disservice.
 
Annihilator said:
My one gun shop that closed a few years ago due to the owner had health problems, anyway, everytime I bought a gun there, he would take you out behind his shop, his range was there, he would show you everything about the gun, give you a half a box of ammo, and let you shoot the gun before you left, then he would ask you if you need any other help or questions with it, this was with every gun I bought there, even though he knew me, it was just his practice and he wanted to help you out as much as he could.
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I know this is a stretch but every FFL should do that.
 
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