{"id":2465,"date":"2023-11-03T12:39:17","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T12:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=2465"},"modified":"2023-11-03T12:39:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T12:39:17","slug":"guns-for-beginners-you-dont-know-what-you-dont-know-about-armed-self-defense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=2465","title":{"rendered":"Guns for Beginners: You Don&#8217;t Know What You Don&#8217;t Know About Armed Self-Defense"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Home-defense.jpg\" data-caption=\"The Truth About Guns\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Home-defense.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Home-defense.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Home-defense-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Home-defense-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Home-defense-631x420.jpg 631w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Home-defense-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"Home defense\" title=\"Home defense\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Truth About Guns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>By Rob Morse<\/p>\n<p>The news right now is enough to frighten anyone. I\u2019m hearing Pro-Palestinian protesters say they wanted to kill Jews. I expected that from extremists overseas but I didn\u2019t expect to hear it here in the US.<\/p>\n<p>I take those threats seriously. I hope you do too. I\u2019m hearing a lot of people talk about gun ownership and armed self-defense who\u2019d never given either one much thought before. Unless you\u2019ve studied armed self-defense for a while, there\u2019s a lot for you to learn in order to defend yourself and your family. I want to label some of the steppingstones ahead of you because like most noobs, you don\u2019t know what you don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n<p>I can tell you now that just buying a gun won\u2019t make you safe anymore than buying a violin will make you a musician. It takes study, training, and practice.<\/p>\n<p>People who study and train for armed self-defense have better options and tend to make better choices. Learning how to protect yourself and your family will greatly increase your odds of surviving a violent attack. The good news is that the harder you work, the luckier you\u2019ll get.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to be a Navy SEAL to protect yourself and your family. Armed amateurs are amazing for their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g55lMxWgRNI&amp;t=30s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">speed<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/47v8HF-gLiw?si=D2uxxbDTnSUyJNOW&amp;t=579\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accuracy.<\/a> I document <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selfdefensegunstories.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">their success<\/a> every week and they\u2019re worth reading as inspiration and to help you think through scenarios you might find yourself facing.<\/p>\n<p>You may be anxious right now, but please give yourself time. A self-defense program is a lot like a fitness class. You can\u2019t read three books on armed defense over a weekend and make much of a difference. In contrast, you <em>can<\/em> study and practice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/top-3-ways-improve-defensive-shooting-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a little every evening<\/a> and you\u2019ll change the odds in a significant way after only a month.<\/p>\n<p>We asked some of the best self-defense instructors for their advice a few years ago during the riots of 2020. Here is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL89tFFATrvZfDOJWBSGn4JCufXk7r9s2u\">free video series<\/a>\u00a0we made from their answers.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"YEZ1iwbKuzg\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Guns 101 - Welcome!\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YEZ1iwbKuzg?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/noscript><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s some basic Q and A that we hope with help . . .<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How do I protect my family at home?\n<ul>\n<li>Let\u2019s start with the easy solutions and go from there. Own a firearm. Learn to use it. Develop and practice a home defense plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>How do I bring a gun into my home?\n<ul>\n<li>Begin this conversation early. Talk to other gun owners. Do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/i-just-bought-my-first-handgun-6-things-you-need-to-go-with-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online research<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>How do I find the gun that fits me?\n<ul>\n<li>You try them on for size. Go to a local range that sells and rents guns. Talk to the people there. They\u2019re usually very helpful. That\u2019s a good place to start.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>How do I learn to handle lethal tools safely?\n<ul>\n<li>The same way you\u2019d learn to handle any other dangerous equipment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/youtube-training-putting-good-data-on-your-mental-hard-drive-could-save-your-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do your homework<\/a>. Learn from someone who knows how and can teach you to be safe and effective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>How do I learn to shoot accurately?\n<ul>\n<li>Take lessons from a good trainer and then practice on your own. A lot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>How do I store a firearm at home so it is both safe and effective?\n<ul>\n<li>You need a gun safe. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/geared-to-defend-keep-your-guns-stored-safely-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You don\u2019t have to<\/a> spend a lot. It just needs to be secure and keep your gun(s) away from people who shouldn\u2019t have access to it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>How do I <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/training-5-tips-for-finding-the-right-firearms-instructor-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find a good instructor<\/a>?\n<ul>\n<li>You select a firearms instructor the same way you find any other professional service provider. DO some online research. Ask for recommendations from people you know.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>How do I carry a firearm in my home?\n<ul>\n<li>Having a lethal tool on your hip takes training and practice. Get some training on safe and effective everyday carry. Then start slowly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>How do I carry a firearm in public?\n<ul>\n<li>Take a concealed carry class so you can safely and legally carry a firearm on the street. Most local ranges give concealed carry classes or can recommend people who do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>How do I learn the legal use of lethal force?\n<ul>\n<li>There are classes for that too. A lot of concealed carry training includes the basics on the legal aspects of carrying and using a gun for self-defense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>What is a home safety plan and where would I learn to make one?\n<\/li>\n<li>Now that I can carry a firearm safely, how do I learn to fight with a gun?\n<ul>\n<li>Go beyond concealed carry training and learn how to be effective with the gun you\u2019re carrying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>What does the rest of my family need to know about personal safety?\n<ul>\n<li>You need to practice your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/5-ways-to-plan-a-defense-against-home-invasion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">defense plans<\/a> because everyone is involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>How do I learn about trauma care?\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Those are a series of simple questions, but the answers come in layers of complexity and proficiency. You might want to seek out a first answer to all of them before you pursue better answers to any of them. Welcome to Armed America.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/guns-for-beginners-you-dont-know-what-you-dont-know-about-armed-self-defense\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Truth About Guns By Rob Morse The news right now is enough to frighten anyone. I\u2019m hearing Pro-Palestinian protesters say they wanted to kill Jews. I expected that from extremists overseas but I didn\u2019t expect to hear it here in the US. I take those threats seriously. I hope you do too. 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