Hey everyone,

I’m in the process of buying my first handgun for home defense.
What are some things you would recommend I purchase to complement the gun in terms of maintenance, storage, and other must-haves or even nice-to-haves?

Already on my list is a carrying case, fire-proof safe, dummy rounds for dry-fire practice, and a good pair of ear plugs for the range. Not sure if I should throw in a speed-loader with that or not. I feel like I’m missing some stuff, hence this post.

For the future, I plan to build the gun out. I have already decided on purchasing an optics-ready pistol, so I can throw a red-dot on it down the line, and also a light.

Looking forward to your responses, cheers!

  • Death_Equity@lemmy.world
    9·
    8 months ago

    Classes, practice, cleaning kit + associated fluids and lubricants, and eye protection.

    Consider getting some Howard Leight Impact Sport earmuffs. I like to throw some surefire ep3s with the plugs open under them and I can talk easily with others.

    A range bag is really nice to have, better to go oversize to your needs because you will probably need a larger one down the road. Speed loaders are nice to have but not essential if you don’t have trouble loading mags.

    • november@iusearchlinux.fyiOP
      3·
      8 months ago

      Of course, I didn’t think to take a class; was relying on the YouTube route, but I think it’s a better investment to check one out.
      Good idea on throwing ear plugs under the ear muffs, I’m gonna do my research on that combo.
      Also, Thanks for the note on getting an oversized range bag too. Most likely going to stock up later down the line.

      • SSTF@lemmy.world
        4·
        8 months ago

        The ability to wear earplugs and muffs in together is a good option not so much for your own handgun, but for when something next to you is testing out their short barreled .308 with an obnoxious muzzle device.

      • Death_Equity@lemmy.world
        3·
        8 months ago

        An instructor is leagues better than YouTube.

        Doubling up is always best unless you never want to have a moment of silence ever again. Outdoors you can get away with one or the other, but you can’t fix hearing damage.

      • FireTower@lemmy.world
        2·
        8 months ago

        There is good information on YouTube but if you have any good trainers near by I’d recommend that over YouTube. But I’d also do that with the caution that you should vet whomever you train with, read reviews if you can find any.