Here are some things you should consider after purchasing a firearm : 

1. 4 laws which are mandatory to obey as a good citizen 

Don’t be a safety violator at any gun range, it is a terrifying thing if you are doing this. Safety violators do break every safety rule. It has a potential threat on the surrounding area.  

• Assume your guns are always loaded
• Don’t aim at anything which is not your target 
• Set aside your fingers from the trigger 
• Look at what is surrounding your target from the front and back side  

2. Learn to shoot with your firearm 

Guns are mechanical tools which behave as you command. So you should be sure about your commands and direction to shoot at. Don’t regard the handling of a gun as an easy thing. For handling and shooting your state of mind should be stable, aware and open for getting ready for any circumstances. So be sure to have precautionary steps before shooting, while shooting, and after shooting to. After buying a gun, get a visit to a firearm training academy and have shooting practice. At Least have one or two shoots at the magazine of self defense ammo. 

3. Opt for firearm self defense training 

Firearm training for self defense is today’s requirement. You need to find some experienced firearm experts or army personnel. It is best to search for a nearby firearm training academy to get better training facilities. Just shooting is easy, shooting at the target is hard and shooting while stressed is difficult. You need to know all the shooting handlings and strategies.

4. Know your state gun laws

Before handling a gun, you need to know all the laws which are regulated under your state’s authority. Every state authority of arms and ammunition has strict amendments for the use of firearms. The laws are very strict or some states have restrictions on the use of firearms. This keeps every criminal away from the crime. And it’s hard to own a gun in such states. 

5. Get a concealed carry permit

Get your state’s permit for using the gun. Provide accurate information, documents and the gun purchased details to get a concealed carry license. There’s a USCCA organization which helps in issuing concealed carry permits. Now they even provide you self defense insurance. 

6. Learn about firearm Insurance

Suppose you are a USCCA member and you knowingly used the gun seeing the threat you are facing. USCCA supports you with legal help and bails you out. They assure to help in your further criminal or civil court sessions.  USCCA best assurance , overall firearms as well as training, knowledge and legal support. Provides a kind of security as a member of this organization. 

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What is a Firearm?

Firearms are used to be fired with both hands. The Rifle has a relatively long rifled barrel and a buttstock to place against the shoulder. A rifle provides great accuracy and a longer range.

Types of Bullets:

There are different types of cartridges needed for various different types of bullets. Bullets have different shapes, sizes and the amount of lead content also varies. The shape and size of a bullet depending on the material they are made from. In contrast with their diameters, bullets are also designated by their weights. In guns and ammunition calibre is known for the internal diameter as well as the length of the barrel bore.

Basic types of materials used in common handguns are:

1. Lead bullets – Some bullets are totally made out of the lead. Thus such bullets are silvery in colour and are known as cast bullets. For example, there is a cast of forty with five calibre bullets. Lead is a heavy material but soft. They come in a variety of shapes or sizes also some may have hollow points. The making of the hollow point depends on the usage of the user. For certain uses, there are specific hollow pointed bullets available. Cast bullets used for target shooting such as hunting and self-defence. 

Types of cartridges used: 45 colt cartridge, 10mm auto cartridge, 357 magnum cartridge, 22 long rifle rimfire cartridge. 

2. Other bullets – Other types of bullets have a thin layer on the outside cover known as a metal casing. The jacket is made up of other metals, unusually copper. Such a thin copper layer covers the lead core. Such types of bullets are known as fire jacketed bullets.

In jacketed bullets, there are several types

• Full metal jacket (FMJ) – They cover the upper as well as sideways and also the lead core part with copper. These bullets are used mainly in military forces. It is also used in ammunition in target shooting training.

Types of cartridges used for Full metal jacket: 9mm Luger cartridge, 40 Smith & Wesson cartridge, 38 special cartridges.

• Jacketed Soft point (JSP) – Soft point jacketed bullet leaves the upper tip point exposed to lead core. But all other sides gets jacket. This is also known as Partial jacket. Such bullets are used for hunting and self defense. The tip part as it is exposed will expand while hitting the soft tissue. eg.  41 caliber soft point bullet,

Types of cartridges used for Jacketed Soft point bullets: 44 Magnum cartridge, 10 mm auto cartridge

• Jacketed Hollow point (JHP)  – In such a type of bullet, the tip has a hollow cavity point. Such bullets are often used for hunting and self defense. It expands outwardly on hitting the target. 

Types of cartridges used for Jacketed Hollow point bullets: 45 Auto cartridge, 10 mm auto cartridge, 38 special cartridges.

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