Beginner’s Guide to Guns

Firearms education is crucial for beginners. So we’ve come up with the lessons below filled with tons of videos, pictures, and corny jokes. You’ll start off with gun basics like how they work and the different types of guns. Then we’ll dive into the fundamentals of stance, grip, and, trigger pull. Followed by some of our favorite picks across the major gun categories. Finally, we dive into more intermediate topics like additional gear, training techniques, and concealed carry.

Table of Contents

Your journey to becoming a certified gunslinger starts here!

Best Duty Weapons AR-15
Chapter 3

How to Shoot a Gun

Chances are you’ll probably head to the shooting range first before deciding on a gun. We’ll start with non-negotiable safety gear, what to expect, and then how to shoot the most common types of firearms out there.

Concealed Carry Guns
Chapter 4

Recommended Firearms

Now that you’ve shot some guns, we’ll walk you through some of our favorite beginner firearms by type of gun. We also dive into concealed carry and some recommendations for women (by women).

Ammo and reloading
Chapter 5

Ammo, Tools, & Gear

All the stuff you’ll need to clean, shoot, and have a safe/fun time at the range and at home. Find out more specific info in our DIY Gunsmithing and Gun & Gear Reviews sections.

Concealed Carry AIWB Holster
Chapter 7

Concealed Carry

Looking to concealed carry? We have a dedicated Ultimate Guide for it. But here are our top articles covering our favorite concealed carry pistols, gear, mindset, and legalities.

Eric Shooting
Chapter 8

Competitive Shooting

Tired of shooting at static targets at the range? How about some running and gunning with some fast-paced shooting competitions? We’ve got you covered from an overview of different types of competitions to the essential gear you’ll need to rank highly.