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I figure this thread is for all newcomers to guns who might like more about safety than is available in the first-taught handful of simplistic rules. Thread is not just for the OP. Most of those who are getting their first guns now are doing so in response to riots and covid and unwillingness or inability of politicians and/or police in some areas to enforce laws and even try to protect citizens. So I expect most newcomers to guns to care about the issue of use of guns for self defense. And its clear that many others who replied here agree, and emphasized , for example, in multiple ways, not letting a gun make you macho or make you feel invulnerable.This is assuming the OP is even thinking about, or considering self defense with a firearm.
Maybe he bought the gun due to interest, possibly for sport and recreation and self defense wasn't a part of the equation.
Maybe we should keep it to the basics of he OPs original question which was was, 'what are some common mistakes and pitfalls new owners might run into ?' - and not launch into the complexities and considerations about self defense with a firearm - unless that does become a question.
I view these threads as conversations, and attempts to restrict or narrow conversation by anyone, even the OP in most cases, as inappropriate. (Unless post is clearly off topic.) I also figure that those uninterested in any particular post can skip it. The feedback on the posts about broader aspects of safety such as attitudes and self defense makes it obvious that many participating in this conversation consider those topics appropriate.
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