Sine_Fine_BelliThe queer people who are buying guns to prepare for Trump’s America
WintryTraining doesn’t have to cost a lot. Just use it. Get comfortable with it. You don’t have to do fancy drills or fire from the hip. Just use it.
I’m fortunate to have free state game lands to go to. Perhaps you do too.
optissimaTrue, they’re not free. But when you shoot with purpose and you’re not just mag dumping, it’s worth it.
Do you have any good guides on this? One of the things I have seen with new shooters is adjusting to the sound of the gun itself is its own barrier.
Not really, to be honest. Practice, experience, and learn from your mistakes. ;) I just shoot when I can and pick up random knowledge here and there. It helps if you have a friend with more guns than you because they’ll be willing to show them off.
As for the sound, I almost always go outdoors. Fresh air is better for your lungs and ears than an indoor range.
Get a suppressor. They can be expensive, but if they’re legal in your state, look into it. They’ll save your ears and make the concussion go away. Your shooting neighbors will appreciate it too. Feel free to PM with any questions you might have.
I apologize if I’m offering you specifically unsolicited advice, this is really just a general answer to your question. If you’re interested, feel free to DM me and I’m very happy to talk to you in a more specific sense if you’re an SRO for a leftist range or if you’re interested in becoming one.
This is a great resource for talking to other leftists about self defense and to help them navigate what they feel they can do, or what they feel they need.
https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/j-clark-three-way-fight
As far as training, there are tons of great drills for beginners, the first course I usually teach doesn’t include any live ammo, just some pop cap training ammo. First we go over gun safety basics, the muzzle, never to point, where the index finger goes, what a good grip is, what a good stance is, how to use the iron sights, how to use the optic, then after that. I go over the manual of arms of whatever weapon they’re training on, usually one of mine in 9mm or 5.56. That’s usually the first day. Then I ask them what they want to train on the next time they come and to please bring a box of whatever ammo they’re looking to train with. That’s really just to gauge interest as I almost always send them home with that ammo and help them work out a plan to get a firearm. I usually send them this article to check out before they come to the range. https://liberalwithagun.com/what-to-expect-at-the-gun-range-as-a-first-time-shooter-liberal-friendly-guide/
As far as drills go once they understand what a weapon is and I’m confident they’re not gonna perforate me? These guys are chuds, but it’s a good course of fire https://www.pewpewtactical.com/low-round-count-drills/
