Have you recently purchased a firearm? Then you are presumably eager to go out there and get comfortable with how it shoots. There are five million new firearm owners in the United States, with 40% being first-time buyers. Like any other things, learning how to fire your new firearm will require regular training and confidence; this will make you more experienced and improve your skills. One way to do this is by knowing what time of day you can shoot.

Firearm Shooting Training

Firearm ownership comes with a considerable amount of risk; therefore, simply being a proficient marksman is not enough. Shooting a firearm requires training and regular practice. It is advisable to begin with dummy rounds before live ammunition. However, a common question of many is: what time is available to train to shoot, and which one is suitable? Although there is no explicit rule for the appropriate time for your firearm shooting training, you should consider the purpose of your shooting and a blend of care, good judgment, and safety. 

Daytime Shooting 

Daytime shooting is considered the most appropriate time to train for game shooting. Upon taking the initiative of training for game shooting, your trainer would assemble a team of like-minded members. Your trainer (or host- if you were invited to a daytime shooting session) will first hold a shoot briefing, which details the arrangement for the day and safety guidelines to be followed for a successful shoot day. Therefore, ensure to be very punctual.   

After a few shoots, stop for lunch and continue later in the afternoon. However, other trainees will shoot until around 2-3 pm and close for the day. Daytime shooting is also recommended if you are looking to refresh and socialize, which is essential for a pleasant shoot day. Be sure to ask your host about the needed etiquette such as tipping and the acceptable amount.

Night-time Shooting 

Night-time shooting is a safe and effective technique to guarantee that the harm to domestic animals, wildlife, growing crops, and the game is kept within acceptable levels. For produce and livestock farmers, night shooting of foxes, hares, and other ground game is essential to safeguard their properties against such pests. However, it is vital for such property owners involved in pest control to ensure shooting is carried out according to laid-down standards and laws. 

For night shooting courses on "small game and lamping," each day's activity entails a morning in the study hall to go through firearm shooting theories while lamping. The classroom activity is then followed by an evening or early night training on the field to ensure compliance with the outlined safety precautions, professionalism, and sportsmanship while respecting wildlife conservatism's interests. 

The more you practice and devote to advancing your shooting training, the more proficient you become. Practice various distances to enhance your skill. Becoming a skilled firearm owner requires a ton of practice and repetition. Trainees need to ensure good visibility, especially during foggy weather conditions when it is dangerous to practice.