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How to Choose the Right Firearm

Safes R Us • October 10, 2016

In recent years, a growing number of ordinary citizens, including both men and women, have taken the necessary steps to become gun owners. With so many different types of firearms available today, determining which one is the right one comes down to the intended use of the gun.

Buying Considerations for Long Guns
Rifles and shotguns are basic firearms used by many for home protection for several reasons including the fact that they require limited training to use effectively. They are relatively inexpensive to purchase and use. Used rifles and shotguns are available for as much as 40 percent below retail prices, which can be a boost to the budget. One of the drawbacks for using a long gun for home protection is that they can be heavy and more difficult to use, especially for women. They are; however, extremely accurate and effective whether confronting a home invader or hunting wildlife. Well-known brands usually have lifetime warranties for the gun, regardless of the times ownership changes.

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Benefits of Handguns
The two types of handguns are pistols and revolvers. Most pistols are semi-automatic, while revolvers require manual operation. Many people feel more comfortable using a revolver because they feel more in control, but pistols are designed with a lighter trigger pull making them more accurate when fired. Reloading is much simpler with pistols because they utilize magazines that are automatically chambered after firing. Reloading a revolver takes much more time and effort, which could be a problem in a tense situation. Both types of handguns work well for concealed carry purposes.

Important Considerations for Any Firearm
Knowing the intended use of a firearm should be foremost when deciding on the right one. A handgun should feel comfortable in the hand and the user should feel in control at all times. Choosing the right size and caliber of firearm makes a huge difference in how well it handles. The larger the gun and the higher the caliber, the more unpleasant it may be to fire, especially for a woman. If carrying a firearm, once again comfort should be a guide. Lightweight or compact guns make the best carrying guns, even though may produce unwanted recoil.

Storage Considerations
Homeowners sometimes struggle with where to store a loaded gun safely in the home. The problem is being able to get to it quickly and having it ready to use, while still keeping it out of the hands of children. If children are in the home, every gun must be stored out of sight and reach, loaded guns particularly. Safes work well for all storage of firearms, loaded or unloaded, because of the added security of locks.

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