We Da People Podcast

New Gun Owner Guide: Iron Sights, Red Dots, Ammo & Training | EP15


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You bought your first gun… now what? Iron sights or red dot, cheap range ammo or duty rounds, YouTube videos or paid training? Before you bolt a $500 optic onto a pistol you barely shoot, watch this episode. On this episode of We Da People Podcast, Shelton, Fred, Colin (Gunplay TV), and Nick break down what new gun owners should actually do first after buying a handgun or rifle. The crew keeps it real about skills, safety, and budget so you do not end up with a $4,000 gun and a $4 body. In this episode we cover:

  • Iron sights vs red dot
  • Why almost everyone on the panel says start with iron sights
  • When it makes sense to “graduate” to a red dot
  • Point shooting at 5–7 yards vs taking a 25–35 yard precision shot
  • Training for new gun owners

    • How to find real firearms training in your area
    • One-on-one vs group classes for first-time shooters
    • Why YouTube and your “tactical” homeboy do not replace real instruction
    • Ammo and budget tips Training ammo vs self-defense ammo (FMJ vs hollow points)

      • How much ammo to keep on hand and how to buy in bulk
      • Why gun ownership without practice is a liability, not protection
      • Mindset, safety, and legal reality

        • Always treating every gun like it is loaded
        • The danger of flexing at the range instead of actually training
        • Brief talk about prosecutors, flashy ammo, and why choices matter

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