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DJ Cavalcanti
Written by DJ Cavalcanti
Founder, DownRange · Washington State
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Getting Started

2 GUIDES
Buying Your First Gun: The Complete Beginner's Guide
GETTING STARTED · 12 min

Buying Your First Gun: The Complete Beginner's Guide

Everything you need to know before walking into a gun store.

May 15
Your First Time at a Shooting Range: What to Expect
GETTING STARTED · 7 min

Your First Time at a Shooting Range: What to Expect

Rules, etiquette, and how to make the most of your first session.

Jun 12

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New beginner articles publish weekly. Topics include: red dot vs. iron sights, 9mm vs. 45 ACP, CCW in constitutional carry states, and more.

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