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Harrison County

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Summer Issue 2025 | ISSN: 3065-6958

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Myth vs. Fact: You Don’t Need Training if You Own A Gun

Gun ownership is a right — but safe, effective firearm use is a responsibility. One of the most common and dangerous misconceptions among gun owners is the belief that simply owning a firearm means you’ll automatically know how to use it in a high-stress situation. That couldn’t be further from the

truth.

Myth: If you own a gun, you’ll know how to use it.

Fact: Firearm skills fade without training. Just like any physical or technical skill, shooting proficiency requires repetition. Loading, aiming, and firing in a controlled environment is one thing,

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Myth vs. Fact: You Don’t Need Training if You Own A Gun

Gun ownership is a right — but safe, effective firearm use is a responsibility. One of the most common and dangerous misconceptions among gun owners is the belief that simply owning a firearm means you’ll automatically know how to use it in a high-stress situation. That couldn’t be further from the truth.

Myth: If you own a gun, you’ll know how to use it.

Fact: Firearm skills fade without training. Just like any physical or technical skill, shooting proficiency requires repetition. Loading, aiming, and firing in a controlled environment is one thing, but real-world scenarios add stress, movement, time pressure, and unpredictability that demand a higher level of preparedness.

Even experienced gun owners benefit from regular practice. Handling a firearm confidently and safely in any situation, whether at home or in public, requires consistent work. That includes not just marksmanship, but drawing from concealment, reloading under pressure, clearing malfunctions, and making quick decisions with control and discipline.

Many gun owners believe that familiarity with their firearm means they’re ready for anything. But without practice, even the basics, like proper grip or trigger control, can deteriorate. Confidence comes from repetition, not ownership.

Routine training also reinforces safe habits. Finger discipline, muzzle awareness, and target identification are behaviors that need to be second nature. These habits are not instinctual; they are built through ongoing instruction and mindful repetition.

If you carry for personal defense, then you should train regularly to match that responsibility. Whether through live-fire range work, dry-fire drills at home, or scenario-based exercises, make practice part of your routine and not just a one-time thing.

Owning a firearm is only the beginning. The confidence, competence, and safety needed to use it responsibly are developed over time. Training doesn’t just improve performance, it builds the mindset and muscle memory needed to act safely under pressure.

Sarah Crane & Janette Luttrell

requires consistent work. That includes not just marksmanship, but drawing from concealment, reloading under pressure, clearing malfunctions, and making quick decisions with control and discipline.

Many gun owners believe that familiarity with their firearm means they’re ready for anything. But without practice, even the basics, like proper grip or trigger control, can deteriorate. Confidence comes from repetition, not ownership.

Routine training also reinforces safe habits. Finger discipline, muzzle awareness, and target identification are behaviors that need to be second nature. These...

but real-world scenarios add stress, movement, time pressure, and unpredictability that demand a higher level of preparedness.

Even experienced gun owners benefit from regular practice. Handling a firearm confidently and safely in any situation, whether at home or in public,

Confidence comes from repetition, not ownership.

About the Author

Janette Luttrell and Sarah Jackson Crane are the co-owners of Shooter Ready, a firearms training facility and retail store located in Long Beach, Mississippi.

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Hometown Heroes celebrates the brave men and women from Harrison County who answered the call to serve. They left their homes, families, and communities to defend our freedoms. They brought with them the values of their upbringing, woven into the fabric of the communities they cherished. Across generations, these heroes stood united, embodying courage, sacrifice, and a love of country that knows no bounds. Whether on land, sea, or in

the skies, they carried the spirit of their hometowns with them, facing challenges with unyielding resolve and selflessness. We honor their service, their legacy, and the communities that raised them. Today, we remember not just their dedication but the strength and unity that bind us all as Americans. Their stories are our stories, a testament to the enduring spirit of the United States and the bonds that make us strong.

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Hometown Heroes

Hometown Heroes celebrates the brave men and women from Harrison County who answered the call to serve. They left their homes, families, and communities to defend our freedoms. They brought with them the values of their upbringing, woven into the fabric of the communities they cherished. Across generations, these heroes stood united, embodying courage, sacrifice, and a love of country that knows no bounds. Whether on land, sea, or in the skies, they carried the spirit of their hometowns with them, facing challenges with unyielding resolve and selflessness. We honor their service, their legacy, and the communities that raised them. Today, we remember not just their dedication but the strength and unity that bind us all as Americans. Their stories are our stories, a testament to the enduring spirit of the United States and the bonds that make us strong.