Why You Need To Learn About Firearms

The 3 major and basic concerns for folks when selecting a firearm whether for self-defense or close protection should be:

Caliber - Accuracy - Reliability

Accuracy- Is a direct result of weapons training and the component you can most impact. Today's modern guns are very accurate straight from the maker. Accuracy is not attained through the gun but over the operator.

So it is important to train, train, train to be accurate. Then on top of training whenever you are within a stressful situation your almost certainly will not be as accurate as you are at the range. So train and train some more.

Caliber- I am a firm believer that a lot of people should consider shooting the biggest caliber and heaviest load that they can shoot accurately. Caliber has no affect if you're not able to shoot accurately and hit your target/threat.

I highly recommend nothing smaller then a 9mm, 9mm,.40,.45 are my favorite calibers. With these calibers you are provided stopping power. Accuracy should continually be more important than caliber.

Reliability- Today's modern guns are built with good standards and are mostly reliable. Selecting a handgun manufacturer may be difficult at times. Do your research and select a manufacturer who is handguns will with stand up to the pressure of everyday use for training and practice.

The very last thing you want is an unreliable handgun whenever you need it the most. So please review your quality handgun manufacturers and due your investigation. I have listed four very respectable gun manufacturers: