How to Choose the Right Gun for You
For first-time firearm buyers, choosing the right gun can be daunting. If you don’t personally know someone knowledgeable about guns who can help walk you through the process, don’t worry. Fortunately, there’s a rational process first-time buyers can follow to choose a handgun that fits their needs, familiarity level, and budget. Here’s what the NRA suggests : Determine Your Needs Why do you want a handgun? The answer to this question will determine many of your new gun’s characteristics. If concealed carry is your goal, you’ll want a gun that is short, small and light, while one for home defense may be larger and heavier. Understand that no one gun can do everything well. While there are a few double-duty handguns suitable for both home defense or concealed carry, it’s best for new owners to determine their handgun’s single most critical function and let that guide the selection. Selecting the Proper Caliber Next is the selection of the caliber of your defensive handgun—that is, the e