Talking about shooting advices

[Alan]

I was at the range the other day, talking with a new shooter. This guy was enthusiastic and driven, but he was also overwhelmed with “advice” from every uncle and neighbor. It reminded me of the useful bits I got when I was starting out… and some of the junk I wish I could un-hear.

So I'm curious....

What’s the best and the worst shooting advice you’ve ever gotten? And if you could offer some wisdom to a new shooter, what would you share? Let’s get some insights from the experts!

 

[BarryinIN]

Best advice? In all seriousness:
Take the Intro to Defensive Pistol class at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. $200 and a weekend spent will be a lot less than the ammo and range time spent on his own, and leave him at a MUCH higher place.

And don’t tell the uncles and neighbors before going.

 

[Frontiersman]

Probably the best advice I ever received was to start hand-loading cartridges. It was then that I really understood the science and engineering needed to hit a target with maximum efficiency and accuracy. It has brought a whole different perspective to the sport and a whole other level of enjoyment.

The worst advice I ever received may have been to get into hand-loading to save money. It has not been a money saver. I could have bought a whole lot of guns for the money I have invested. But, I have shot a lot more than I would have buying shelf ammo and I have been able to shoot obscure hard to find cartridges that otherwise would have been out of reach. And I have been able to continue to shoot when the shelves were bare during shortages. I can produce a box of ammo far cheaper than most off the shelf ammo, but overall I doubt I have saved money. It has been worth every penny. Lol