What do you consider essential to gun ownership?

[Lee Roder]

Without primers, questions of (most) gun ownership are purely theoretical

 

[Guillermo]

Without primers, questions of (most) gun ownership are purely theoretical

not exactly. Gun ownership is reality...but without primers it is not much of a weapon beyond the bludgeoning potential

 

[Cosmoline]

Things I'm thinking about are gun lock, sling, snap caps, bipod, cleaning kit, vise, range bags. Anything else you think are necessities?

I wouldn't call any of these essential apart from cleaning tools (a one piece quality cleaning rod is the best). Most ranges have stands and bags. I'd suggest:

--targets
--screwdriver (sized for your particular firearm)
--hearing and eye protection
--Monocular, range finder or binos for seeing what you're hitting.
--Notepad and pen for keeping track of results

 

[Lonestar49]

...

Honestly, "having a solid base", as in taking a 1 or 2 day Gun, basic's, safety and handling-101 course for one's weapon a/o self.

It will cover most everything mentioned above (if you ask questions if not talked about) and will "last a lifetime"..

Your safety comes first and all others around you will benefit, by example, as well.


Luck,


Ls