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Questions we get asked enough that they are worth writing down.

Minute of angle (MOA), explained
What MOA means, about an inch at 100 yards, and where you run into it: accuracy claims, scope clicks and red dot sizes. From the counter at Fun Guns in Waco.
Can you shoot at night? The rules and the safety
Whether you can shoot after dark around Waco depends on where, what and whose land. The short answer, then target identification, lights and night sights. From the counter at Fun Guns.
Handgun calibers compared, and which one to start with
The common handgun calibers side by side, from .22 LR to .357 Magnum: recoil, practice cost and what each is for. Plus the plain answer to where a first-time buyer should start.
Recoil: what it is, and what actually reduces it
What recoil is, which guns kick hardest, why it hurts your accuracy more than your shoulder, and what fixes it. From the counter at Fun Guns in Waco.
The pistols Waco actually buys
The four handguns that come up most at our counter in Waco, and the honest reason each one keeps getting picked. Glock 19, S&W M&P 2.0, Sig P320, Ruger Security-9.
Best first rifle for beginners: how to choose
How a beginner should pick a first rifle: what it is for, which calibers make sense to start with, and why the cheapest one is usually the most expensive. From Fun Guns in Waco.