Becoming Shooters: A Guide For New Gun Owners

ISBN: 195259412X

Author: Salomon, Dustin

Condition: New

In the year 2020, an unprecedented number of Americans purchased firearms for the first time.There is no shortage of information about guns, gear, and how to shoot. However, there is little guidance available about how to navigate this veritable sea of information.Becoming Shooters fills the gap.Author Dustin Salomon has been involved in firearms training since 1996. He is a former naval officer and Navy Combat Pistol Team member, a certified firearms instructor, and is at the leading edge of the industry when it comes to training design and learning methods.Becoming Shooters is written for new gun owners. It breaks down safety, the most important aspect of gun ownership, into the simplest, yet most complete guide to the subject ever printed. This includes a detailed chapter on firearms safety with children in the home, a critical topic for every gun owner (even those without children!).Salomon applies his decades of research into the science of learning to explain the unique factors that make firearms training unlike virtually any other subject. Using layman's terminology, he demonstrates how the human brain learns, why this matters, and how new gun owners can leverage this knowledge to accelerate their path to competency.The book also lays out a wealth of insight into the highly rewarding, yet sometimes overwhelming world that is the firearms industry.Topics include considerations for training, the pros and cons of different training structures, what to look for (and avoid) in an instructor, issues to consider when prioritizing goals, a sample curriculum for developing self-defense skills, a discussion on tactics, and more.If you are a new gun owner, or are considering buying a gun, Becoming Shooters is a must read.