Five Costly Mistakes EVERY New Shooter Makes (And How to Fix Them) - #328

This guide demonstrates how to quickly zero firearm optics using the SiteRight 2.0 laser bore sighter from Tactical Elites. The process involves inserting the bore sighter into the barrel, activating the laser, and adjusting the optic's reticle to match the laser point at a distance of 10-15 yards. This method significantly reduces the number of live rounds needed for initial zeroing.

This video provides expert advice on avoiding common ammo stockpiling mistakes. The instructor, with demonstrated experience, outlines three critical errors: overspending on ammo, accumulating excessive quantities, and improper storage. Key takeaways include focusing on preferred calibers and types (practice vs. defensive), establishing a practical round count per primary firearm (around 1000 rounds), and prioritizing climate-controlled storage to ensure longevity.

This video discusses the personal preference for wood grips over rubber grips, particularly for firearms with heavier recoil. The speaker finds rubber grips irritating to bare hands, leading to discomfort and potential skin tearing, while wood grips are perceived to absorb recoil energy better due to their fibrous structure. The speaker also notes a preference for the aesthetics of wood grips.

This guide, based on instruction from John G. Johnson, a professional firearms instructor, details essential techniques for improving accuracy at the range. It emphasizes slowing down, mastering a proper thumbs-forward grip, and executing a deliberate trigger press to overcome common new shooter errors like rushing shots and jerking the trigger.

This video demonstrates an experiment testing the effect of 00 Buckshot fired from an AR-style shotgun with a breacher muzzle device on an orange. The demonstration takes place at an outdoor shooting range and highlights the explosive fragmentation of the orange upon impact. The presenter, with an experienced and authoritative tone, showcases firearm handling and accessory use in a controlled environment.

This video provides essential knowledge for new and existing gun owners, emphasizing gun safety rules, the importance of training over the firearm itself, understanding local laws, investing in quality gear, and responsible storage. It highlights that firearm ownership is a system requiring a responsible mindset and continuous education.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.