This lesson is a guided tour of the FST Firearms 101 page. Read it now, then come back here.
Things to pay attention to:
- Action types: semi-auto vs. revolver vs. pump, and why the choice matters more for shotguns than for handguns.
- Caliber basics: what 9mm, .380 ACP, and 5.56mm actually mean dimensionally and in terms of recoil.
- The "right tool" framing: context dictates choice. A shotgun for home defense is different from a pistol for concealed carry.
When you're back, move on to the next lesson.