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www.appleseedinfo.org

These men and women will help you. They host clinics all over the country. If you want to learn to shoot a rifle from one hundred to six hundred meters attend an Appleseed.

Clean, lubricated, and zeroed. Just do not shoot from the bench. It proves nothing, and your zero can be different between bench and prone. Get a good sling and learn to shoot from the prone.

Best bet for newbs: don’t get bubba, your boyfriend, girlfriend, or dad to teach you, unless they’re certified instructors. What they will likely impart upon the newb are their bad habits. Get to a reputable instructor. If you can’t find one in your area call your state rifle and pistol association. They will direct you to experienced and qualified instructors. There are even women instructors and both men and women that teach all women’s classes, if being around men intimidates you.

If you don’t yet own a handgun, the instructor or range may have weapons you can borrow or rent. Try them all before deciding to purchase one, both pistols and revolvers. Don’t let rhetoric or prejudice influence your decision in purchasing with regard to function. Get a weapon manufactured by a quality company that fits your skill level and preference. There are different mechanisms from which to choose, and all of high quality and function.