Posted by Team Armscor on Sep 9, 2025 3 Minute Read
New to shooting? Start strong with these range-ready tips from Rock Island Armory.
Let’s build better fundamentals from the beginning. Here’s your guide through essential tips for beginners and first-time shooters — from setting your stance to understanding how to be in control at the range.
We break down proper stance, grip and sight alignment. You will learn what to focus on in your first shorts and how to stay safe and relaxed to build confidence shooting.
Not hitting your target? We’ll show you how to recognize what’s causing you to miss — whether it’s trigger control, anticipation or sight picture issues — and how to correct your shots as you go. Small adjustments can lead to big improvements, and we’re here to help you spot them.
Remember — shooting well takes practice, and it’s all about progress, not perfection.
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“I do not clean my guns in under 5000 rounds unless there's a malfunction," explained John McClain from Team Armscor.
That one statement challenges a lot of traditional assumptions about handgun cleaning and sets the stage for a more realistic, less intimidating approach to maintaining your firearm.