New Shooters How-To: Gun Safety

This guide provides essential items for a first-time shooter's range day, emphasizing safety and preparedness. Key items include proper ear and eye protection, a cased firearm, sufficient ammunition and magazines, and tools for adjustments. The video stresses the importance of range rules, such as having an unloaded firearm with the safety engaged upon arrival.

This video outlines ten common and dangerous mistakes made by firearm owners, emphasizing safety and effective training. It covers critical points like treating all firearms as loaded, maintaining proper trigger discipline, using quality ammunition, and the importance of a solid grip and stance. Regular cleaning, safe dry-fire practices, consistent zero verification, purposeful training, understanding parts compatibility, and preparing for high-stress situations are also highlighted as essential for safe and competent firearm handling.

This video provides advanced firearm handling and maintenance tips from Luke of Line 45, focusing on micro-safety habits, efficient zeroing techniques, trigger control secrets, strategic ammunition selection, and streamlined maintenance. It emphasizes practical knowledge that separates casual shooters from proficient ones, aiming to improve accuracy, save money, and ensure firearm reliability.

This video captures a chaotic but informative gun range session. It highlights the importance of proper firearm maintenance, specifically the application of CLP (Cleaner, Lubricant, Protectant) to ensure smooth operation. The participants also discuss and demonstrate aspects of range etiquette, including the necessity of adequate hearing protection due to the loud acoustics of firearms, and touch upon recoil management and shooting technique.

This guide outlines five essential things every AR-15 owner should know, focusing on the foundational principles of firearm safety and proper weapon handling. It details the four cardinal rules of weapon safety and provides practical techniques for mounting and holding the rifle, emphasizing consistent points of contact for improved control and accuracy. The information is presented by Brandon from T.REX ARMS, who draws on his experience in Marine Special Operations.

This video provides essential guidance for new gun owners visiting a gun store. It emphasizes safe firearm handling, including proper inspection procedures to ensure a firearm is unloaded before touching it. Key techniques like trigger discipline and muzzle awareness are highlighted, stressing the importance of keeping fingers off the trigger and outside the trigger guard. The advice aims to prevent common mistakes and promote a safe learning environment for those new to firearms.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.