Must have accessories for a new shooter?

MoMoney

MoMoney

CGN Regular
Rating - 100%
8   0   0
Location
SW Ontario
Hey everyone,

I'm waiting on my PAL & RPAL and am looking to eat some of the cost of my new hobby as soon as possible. I'm trying to get any accessories I'd need out of the way ahead of time so I can focus on actual guns when the time comes.

So far I've got, or am getting:
- Gun safe (might just go with a cabinet though, seems to be fine for restricted storage?)
- Hearing protection
- Ammo storage (just an old army can)


What else would one want to get, or what are some nice to haves for a shooter? Whether it's to help with storage, transportation, or just looking hella tacti*cool*.

Even better, if anyone can think of anything on eBay I can pick up.. eBay has a 15% off sale for EVERYTHING over $100 today. Might be good to take advantage of.
 
It's hard to tell where to start because it'll never end! If I'm going to suggest just one thing, get electronic earmuffs for hearing protection. Walkers have been working good enough for me. I shot for years and years with conventional muffs and I'd never go back.
 
if you want to make it way easier latter on please buy a box of trigger locks all keyed the same .
one key opens all saves you from the dreaded flipn through keys to unlock at the range .
buy a sturdy safe or cabinet. they are your guns and lets keep it that way. i think of it as a form of insurance and piece of mind
knowing they wont end up in the wrong hands, and give us all a bad name.
 
You can buy the "Stack on" safes for cheap now a days. I would rather buy a safe than a "Cabinet" unless you have a metal cabinet made.
As for trigger locks. I would avoid the key ones. Nothing worse than getting to the range and finding that you forgot your keys. Go with the combo type one. yes they cost a bit more but when you have to break the other one off your firearm because you lost the keys then it becomes worth it.

I would also look at a range bag of some sorts. I know Cabelas just had some on sale. It's nice to have a place to store your eyes and ears. As for the rest wait and buy it as you need it. If you know you are going to buy a pistol then go buy the cleaning kit for it. You will find in no time that you collection will grow.
 
While you wait, you could always pick up some paper targets or even metal targets. I would also suggest you to buy some Silica gel packets, put them in your gun cabinet which helps keeps moisture out. I also put them in my ammo boxes as well. Maybe if you got the money invest in a good pair of binocular or a range finder.
 
Don't but Keyed locks. Buy combination locks. I've seen it a hundred times, guy goes down to the range and forgets his keys. Buy combo locks.
If you know what guns you plan on getting in the future just watch for sales on accessories you think you might want, like mags and sights or optics.
 
Think about a place to work on your guns. My dad built me a work bench that fits the room my safe in. If you get a bench, get a bench vice. Also, think about lighting in that room.
Combo locks, electronic hearing protection is worth its weight in gold and can be had as low as $50. Don't forget about a good gun cleaning kit. I have an Otis Master set and can clean anything. A good pull through kit ( NOT a Boresnake ) makes life a lot easier if you have lever guns and other unusual stuff. One more thing, I'll second the UpLula mag loader. So much faster to load and its a real thumb saver. You'll especially appreciate it when its really cold out and your loading mags.
 
Raymond.Emsley said:
You can buy the "Stack on" safes for cheap now a days. I would rather buy a safe than a "Cabinet" unless you have a metal cabinet made.
As for trigger locks. I would avoid the key ones. Nothing worse than getting to the range and finding that you forgot your keys. Go with the combo type one. yes they cost a bit more but when you have to break the other one off your firearm because you lost the keys then it becomes worth it.

I would also look at a range bag of some sorts. I know Cabelas just had some on sale. It's nice to have a place to store your eyes and ears. As for the rest wait and buy it as you need it. If you know you are going to buy a pistol then go buy the cleaning kit for it. You will find in no time that you collection will grow.
Click to expand...

I still don't get sentiment against lock using keys. Just put those keys, just one if you get the same keyed ones, on the same key ring with your house keys and store the spare key separately. This way whenever you leave you would have all the keys with you! Plus it's easier to unlock when you really need it ;)

People already mention to get cleaning kit. Remember to get some kind of cleaner and oil or CLP like stuff. Personally I use Ballistol. Also you need eye protection as well, especially if you plan to shoot steel.
 
Well, the title says 'new shooter' so carry a basic first aid kit. Cloth bandaids and antiseptic spray at least. Slide bite WILL get you, it's a rite of passage. You probably won't notice until you look down at your hand and see the blood.
 
lacroian said:
Visa
Click to expand...

One with cash back. Nothing like seeing you get yourself enough to further crowd up the safe/cabinet.

I was in Nebraska on work with a guy and went to Cabela’s in Sydney with him. He has a Cabela’s credit card, which he also uses as his corporate expense card. Walked in, grabbed a Colt AR and case of ammo, paid for it all with Cabela’s rewards and took it home. Didn’t cost him a thing.
 
Books. Pick up a book on how to shoot. How to maintain your guns. How to hunt if thats in your plans.

Don't just go spending money to accumulate stuff to fill your house. Fill your mind with knowledge.
 
Ideal things to have

Eye protection
Ear Protection
Gun cleaning kit
Cleaning solvents, oils,
Case for transporting firearms
Range Bag

Notes: In terms of gun cleaning kits, I'd go with a manufacturer known for quality. I love Otis technology!
Here's a resource I followed that helped me determine what exactly I needed in a cleaning kit. https://combated.com/gun-cleaning-kits-101/

Also bring plenty of ammo!
 
Club membership for range access.
Professional level coaching will flatten the learning curve substantially.
A large mirror can assist greatly for assessing tackiekewl appearance.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom