[ASGMAG.COM] AMERICAN SURVIVAL GUIDE 75W
hen it comes to personal protection and self-defense, the only thing
more dangerous than choosing not to carry a firearm is to carry a firearm
without being properly trained and prepared to use that weapon to kill
another human being.
There is a common misunderstanding out there that simply having a gun
somehow makes a person less vulnerable to becoming a victim. The fact is, a firearm is simply a
tool, therefore its effectiveness is completely relative to the proficiency and skill of its operator.
Having your own home shooting range will provide you with an easily accessible place to practice
and hone your skills, but only your dedication to learning and practicing these lethal skills are
going to make you a better gunfighter. Unfortunately, there is still no secret pill or magic tech-
nique that will make you an instant badass. The only path to becoming proficient at shooting,
just like anything else, requires that you first learn proper form and then follow it up with the due
diligence of repetition.LEGAL COMPLIANCE
The prerequisite zoning laws and licensing requirements for building a shooting range on your
property can vary greatly. Prior to beginning range construction, or even discharging a firearm for
that matter, you should consult with your local zoning authority and sheriff’s office to verify that
having a range on your property is not going to break any local, state or federal laws.
Many jurisdictions have laws requiring you to either have a natural or artificial backstop or to
havewrittenpermissionfromthelandownersadjacenttoyourintendedlocationforyourrounds“ALTHOUGH THE SPECIFIC DIMENSIONS
ARE ULTIMATELY UP TO YOU, I PREFER A
RANGE THAT HAS ROOM TO GROW WITH
ME OR WITH OTHERS WHO I THINK MAY BE
USING MY RANGE IN THE FUTURE.”‹ Realistic and inexpensive training aids you can add to your range setup are mock walls that can be
moved around to help create a more tactically challenging and realistic scenario for you to train on.