5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Gun

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00:00 Five questions to ask yourself before purchasing a gun. 00:52 Kevin provides a brief overview of the five questions you should ask yourself when considering a gun purchase. 01:23 Question 1: Why am I purchasing this firearm? 02:20 Which caliber will suit you best? 02:30 Question 2: Does your new gun fit? 03:11 If possible, rent a few guns first to see how they feel in your hand and how they fire. 04:15 “Gun fit” goes beyond ergonomics. 04:30 Question 3: Are you ready, willing and able to train with your new firearm? 05:15 Question 4: Do you have a safe place to store your new gun? 05:38 Remember: Owning a firearm is a lifestyle choice. 06:02 Question 5: The big question — Are you prepared for all of the responsibilities associated with owning a firearm? 07:05 The responsibilities of owning and carrying a firearm follow you wherever you go; in your home state and wherever you may travel. Find the most up-to-date gun laws and concealed carry reciprocity information at USCCA.com/laws.

Are you thinking of purchasing a new gun? U.S. Concealed Carry Association Director of Content Kevin Michalowski has some sage advice for gun shoppers, whether it’s your first gun or your forty-first. Truthfully answer the five questions Kevin lays out in this video to determine whether or not you are ready to buy a(nother) gun.

00:00 Five questions to ask yourself before purchasing a gun.

00:52 Kevin provides a brief overview of the five questions you should ask yourself when considering a gun purchase.

01:23 Question 1: Why am I purchasing this firearm?

02:20 Which caliber will suit you best?

02:30 Question 2: Does your new gun fit?

03:11 If possible, rent a few guns first to see how they feel in your hand and how they fire.

04:15 “Gun fit” goes beyond ergonomics.

04:30 Question 3: Are you ready, willing and able to train with your new firearm?

05:15 Question 4: Do you have a safe place to store your new gun?

05:38 Remember: Owning a firearm is a lifestyle choice.

06:02 Question 5: The big question — Are you prepared for all of the responsibilities associated with owning a firearm?

07:05 The responsibilities of owning and carrying a firearm follow you wherever you go; in your home state and wherever you may travel. Find the most up-to-date gun laws and concealed carry reciprocity information at USCCA.com/laws.

About The Author: USCCA

The USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association) is a membership organization that provides self-defense education, training and legal protection to responsibly armed Americans like you. Since its inception in 2003, and together with its flagship publication Concealed Carry Magazine, the USCCA has proudly supported a community of hundreds of thousands of patriots from all around the country.