Experts give shooting range tips for beginners
Safety is the prime concern for any gun owner, whether they are a seasoned veteran with years of shooting experience or they’re brand new to shooting.
The shooting range is an ideal place to grow your skills, and for beginners it can be a great environment to learn in. Even though the range presents a controlled environment, you should always remember you are still using a legitimate firearm and safety should always be the main consideration.
Our shooting range has state of the art features, a world-class training staff and a full store of firearms, ammo and accessories. For beginners and experts alike, we’re proud to be the go-to range for people in Phoenix, and we have members from Glendale, Surprise, Goodyear and the entire surrounding area.
In today’s article, we’ll touch on a few key tips for beginners who are looking to improve their skills at the shooting range. Since safety is our prime concern, and should be a beginner’s goal at all times, these tips all center around the idea of safe and responsible shooting at the range.
Eye and Ear Safety
Some beginners don’t understand the impact repeated firing of a gun can have on your hearing, and the dangers which are presented to the eyes by shell casings which are discarded after shooting.
If you’re just starting out and want to spend some time on the range, it’s a requirement at our range and any other reputable one to have the proper eye and ear protection. As a beginner, it would be a good idea to research eye and ear protection and find the ideal option for your comfort preferences.
Know Your Firearm
If you just purchased your first gun, you’re likely excited to get started and you should be. Part of responsible gun ownership is having a solid working understanding of the gun you are firing at all times.
Before you begin shooting at the range, you should understand how your gun’s trigger operates, how to engage and disengage the safety, how to safely reload the weapon, how to use the sights to shoot accurately and more.
This information is likely all found in your gun’s handbook, but you can also research the gun online and/or ask a professional for their input on your specific gun’s features.
If you are renting a gun for use on the range, then you should ask as many questions about the gun as you need to before shooting to ensure you’re comfortable before you hit the range.
Ask For Help
The gun owner community is typically a very welcoming place. We foster a culture of responsible ownership at our range, and any member of our team will be happy to help out a newcomer, especially if it helps them be a safer shooter.
We also offer a catalog of gun safety courses for people of any skill level. Our instructors are NRA certified, and many have a background in law enforcement or the military.
If you’re new to the gun community then we welcome you to visit our range any time. Our team would be happy to help you become a safe and responsible shooter!
