As a newbie I felt it was important to use anything that could help me hit my target. After all that's the whole point of using a gun right!? To destroy whatever it is pointing at if need be. So with that being said I knew there were tools out there that can assist me in this and turn out is recommended by experts also. So I took to looking into sights, scopes, red and green dots and holographic sights. My god every time I dive into something that seems so simple on the outside, it ends up being a gigantic rabbit hole on the inside - its a good job I like it! So here I talk a little about a red dot sight and a holographic sight, and a barely scratch any surface so stay tuned for more in this realm.  

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So one of the initial tasks you are going to be faced with is actually purchasing your first gun. This is both exciting and intimidating, or at least it was for me. I was thinking that I should start with a small hand gun to learn and get comfortable with before going balls to the wall John Wick style. So with that being said I found that the Smith & Wesson Shield EZ 9mm was the one for me. Here are some steps and items to consider when heading out to buy your first gun. 

You are now ready to go and buy your gun. Its not like a grocery shop so what do you need to do and how do you buy your 1st gun? There's really only 2 ways to buy your 1st gun and I have experience doing it 1 way. I did some research on the other way but can't speak to it too much. Locally or online are your options and I would advise going locally to see it and feel it before you buy your first gun. 

So you are involved, and committed to buying a gun. Its probably for home defense as that's the case for most people and new gun owners. So, first you need to first know what gun you need to be considering and why. Different types of guns are for very different purposes so god forbid you want to go hunting deer and all you have is a small 9mm pistol. Listen to what I have to say because the source of where I am coming from makes a lot of sense and may save you wasting your time and money. 

We are dealing with very dangerous equipment here so it is only right that our 1st real podcast episode, after I talk about myself that is, consists of staying safe. Guns can do serious damage and so we must know how to handle them, or at least keep safe with them. Here are the 4 basic gun safety rules I have learned that seem pretty universal anywhere you go to learn how to use a gun. 

As a British citizen now living in America, owning a gun and possibly becoming the next James Bond or John Wick is a little more realistic. Well at least I seem to think so! I am no expert, and have no expert advice... right now. But I am a new gun owner taking lots of instruction and learning the ropes with seasoned vets and expert marksmen so I am documenting the whole process for those 5 million new gun owners in 2021 alone and the millions more to come. Here is episode 1 sharing who I am, why I am doing this, and how I got here? Listen now. 

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