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Guns for self defense – should you carry one? Part 2
By Liza Cooper | November 13, 2009
If you are thinking of getting a gun, get training first. If that isn’t possible, get training a soon as you get your gun. Owning a gun without getting the right kind of training is like owning a bathing suit without knowing how to swim — you may look good, but you won’t be able to save your own life in an emergency.
The very best way to figure out what kind of gun is right for you is to go to a club or take a course where you have the opportunity to shoot several different types and sizes of guns, so that you can learn about their differences, what they feel like to shoot, how easily you are able to handle them, and how accurate you are with them. Pinpoint accuracy isn’t necessary for self-defense, but the better you can shoot in class the more confidence you will have in your ability to shoot under stress.
Most gun magazines run frequent articles on the selection of a self-defense gun and reviews of individual firearms. Note that not all articles may be completely objective, so get advice from several sources.
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