The Most Common Mistakes People Make With Firearms

The 3 major and basic factors for individuals when choosing a firearm whether for self-defense or close protection should be:

Caliber - Accuracy - Reliability

Accuracy- Is a direct result of weapons training and also the component you may most impact. Today's modern guns are extremely accurate straight from the manufacturer. Accuracy is just not attained through the gun but throughout the operator.

So you should train, train, train to be accurate. Then together with training whenever you are in a stressful situation your probably will not be as accurate when 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 may 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 often be more important than caliber.

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

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