12 Best Firearm Accessories for Every New Gun Owner

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12 Best Firearm Accessories for Every New Gun Owner

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TLDR: New to firearms? Discover the best gun accessories to enhance safety, performance, and convenience. From secure storage solutions like concealment furniture and travel cases to essential cleaning tools and protective gear, this guide covers all the must-haves for every new gun owner. Get tips on choosing the right holsters, laser sighting, and dry-fire training aids to ensure you're prepared and confident. Explore our recommendations to make the most of your firearm investment and enjoy a seamless shooting experience.

If you are a brand new owner of a firearm, you may wonder what you need to do to protect your investment. Like any other significant purchase, a gun requires some TLC to work at peak performance beyond its purchase date. While this may require some extra cash upfront, these must-have gun accessories will help you keep your firearm in prime condition.

Firearm Storage Solutions: Concealment, Locks, & Cases

The first thing you need to think about whenever you buy a new gun is where you will put it once you bring it home. Secure yet accessible storage is imperative for new firearm owners. Trust us; you don't want to leave your rifle or handgun lying around the house. Intruders or children can get a hold of your weapon and quickly cause harm. Here are a few storage items to consider: 

1. Concealment furniture

Concealment furniture is a great way to discreetly and securely store your firearms, which makes it among the best firearms accessories available. Concealment furniture pieces can vary from wall decorations to tables and coat racks. They are more inconspicuous than a gun safe and are more secure than leaving your firearm in your drawers, closets or other usual storage areas. They also allow for quick access in case of an emergency.

2. Muzzle lock

A muzzle lock will help keep your firearm inoperable while you are not using it, adding an extra layer of protection.

3. Travel case

A travel case to transport your firearm from your home to the range, hunting property, gun shop, etc. is crucial to keep it safe, secure and, in some states, in compliance with firearm transportation laws.

4. Ammunition cans

If you plan to visit the range regularly, it's good to have sturdy storage and transportation for your ammo. Ammo cans are also great for protecting bullets from the elements.

Gun Cleaning Tools & Cleaning Supplies

After a day on the range or out hunting, you will need supplies to clean your gun and ensure peak performance. Talk with your firearm dealer or an experienced gun owner to learn how to maintain your firearm safely. Having an expert hand guide you through the process can prevent damaging your weapon or causing a misfire.

Here are some of the tools and supplies you will want to have on hand after purchasing your firearm:

5. Cleaning cloths, cotton patches and a barrel cleaning brush

These are the instruments you will use to remove debris from the inside and outside of your gun. Some cleaning cloths and brushes are reusable, but you will need fresh cotton patches or other one-use items to avoid leaving debris in your firearm.

6. Cleaning mat and small organizers or containers

Whenever you clean your firearm, you will need to disassemble it, to some degree, to clean all of the necessary spaces. A mat will keep your parts from scratching against the table or countertop where you are cleaning it. It will also keep parts from rolling or sliding. Small storage containers can also prevent the loss of loose parts while the gun is disassembled.

7. Cleaning solvent and gun oil

Cleaning solvent and gun oil are essential to keeping your firearm in pristine condition. The cleaning solvent helps to remove any residue in the barrel or other parts of the gun. After the weapon is clean, the oil helps lubricate the gun's parts and prevent rusting to its surface. 

Firearm Holster Accessories

If you plan to have a concealed carry, you will need to add a few items to your new gun owner checklist to keep your weapon secure and out of sight. 

8. Concealed carry holster

A concealed carry holster is necessary for anyone who plans to have their firearm on them at all times. These holsters sit close to the carrier's body to keep them from the view of others.

9. Concealed carry car holster

If you drive through a state that honors your concealed carry license, you may want to consider having a holster that will fit in your car that is easily accessible in case of any dangerous situations. 

Shooting and Training: Shooting Gear and Accessories

Even if you buy a firearm strictly for defense, you will need to fire it at a range occasionally to make sure it operates correctly. If you buy a gun for recreation or hunting, you will shoot it more often than that. Having the right gear for your visits to the range is crucial to success when you need to use your new weapon. 

10. Hearing protection

Guns are loud and can damage your hearing if your ears aren't protected. Over-ear or in-ear sound reduction can negate hearing loss from repeated use of your firearm.

11. Laser sighting

A laser sight for your weapon can help your aim at the range or in a life-or-death self-defense situation. Having a laser zeroed in can help keep your aim steady and ready to go. 

12. Dry-fire caps

Whenever you are away from the range, or practice defensive maneuvers at home, dry-fire training is an excellent way to stay on top of your firing and weapon drawing motion. While you can dry-fire most modern guns without any issues, snap caps or dummy rounds help prevent any damage to your handgun's firing pin. 

Liberty Home Concealment Firearm Storage Products

Are you looking for a great place to store your brand new firearm? Check out Liberty Home Concealment's products to find an excellent piece of concealment furniture to discreetly and securely store your gun. Have a question about concealment furniture? Send us a contact form to get in touch.

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Hanging instructions for the Patriot Wall Shelf

Factors to consider befor you start

Installing a Patriot wall shelf can be a very simple project but there are several factors that you need to understand. our shelves have been designed to work with standard pine 2X4 construction that was 16" on center. Because they were designed around the 16" on center pine 2X4 framed walls that is the process for our instructions. Installing the shelves on amy other type of wall is done at your risk. Liberty Home Concealment does not advise you to attempt installing your shelf onto amy other type of wall.

Understanding what is beneath your walls

Anytime you are doing work or attaching something to a wall it is wise to have a solid grasp of what lies beneath the surface of your walls. If you are not comfortable with the task of hanging a shelf on your wall perhaps it would be wise to hire a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor to install the shelf on the wall for you. There are many factors that you should consider prior to beginning yur shelf installation. SAFETY is the first and top priority.

Safety First

As a consurmer of Liberty Home Concealment, it is a safe assumption that you are a gun owner. Liberty Home Concealment sincerely hopes that you have a great grasp of the concept of SAFETY FIRST. The installation of our shelves requires several steps and we highly recommend that you have a friend help you with the installation. This is very important as the size and moving parts of the shelves can make the installation very cumbersome and potentially dangerous for a single person to accomplish by themselves. So please, we urge you to get some help. Secondly, proper tools that are in good serviceable condition are a must. Please use your tools in a manner consistent with the manufacturers intended use. Using proper tools can make the installation quick, simple and enjoyable. But most importantly, SAFE. So, save yourself the trouble and use the proper tools.

CAUTION!!

Failure to follow and comply with these instructions could result in INJURY and even DEATH!

Tools that should be considered for a safe proper installation

Stud finder, Tape measure, Pencil, Level, Electric screw driver, and Safety glasses.

Step 1

Confirm your desired wall has adequate support by finding the studs with the stud finder. Also, remove the foam insert until later instruction. Mark your stud locations and transfer those measurement onto your shelf. Drill pilot holes through shelf in marked locations. We recommend using a 1/8" or 3/16" bit for the pilot hole. A hole too big will allow the screw to pull right through the back of the shelf. That would be bad. And unnecessary. Please use the proper drill bit. Depending on your wall you should be able to locate at least two studs to anchor your shelf into for maximum strength. Some walls may even allow for three studs to be anchored into. The shelf MUST use at LEAST (2) pine 2X4 studs and the shelf bracket's to fully support the finished loaded weight.

Step 2

With the help of a friend, and using a level and your original measurements hold the shelf in its desired location and transfer the pilot hole locations to the wall. You should be using a minimum of two studs for this step. Each stud receiving (3) screw locations. Two internally, and the other two in the brackets on top. For now, only focus on marking the internal locations. Mark the four internal screw holes. Make sure to hold your shelf nice and level for this step or yur final installation will be crooked.

Step 3

With the help of a friend, hold the shelf into its' mounting location. Line up the holes in the shelf with the marks in your wall and your wall anchors, and install the six long wood screws into the wall. Four into two different studs, and two into the wall anchors.

Step 4

Installing the shelf brackets to the TOP of your shelf. At this point your shelf is attatched to the wall but it is not ready for any weight. Please DO NOT ADD ANY WEIGHT until you have firmly mounted and anchored your brackets into the top. Have your friend help you support the weight of the shelf until you can get the brackets tightly mounted to the desired location on your wall studs. Again, use two studs. Do not add weight to your shelf either inside, or on top, until both brackets are fully installed. Using the supplied 3/4" screws attach brackets to the top of the shelf and 2 of the longer screws for the stud attachment.

Step 5

Unlocking your shelf. Use your magnetic key to locate and unlock the bottom of the shelf. Do this while the shelf is open so you can see what is going on. You may even want ot make two small marks on the bottom of the shelf if it helps you to locate the pickup. It will take a little practice to find the location of the magnetic pick up but you will find it. Make sure you aren't inadvertently trying to unlock the gas damper. Once the location of the lock pickup is located, the magnet will hold itself in place. However, the shelf will not fully disengage the locks until you release the pressure on the locks by lifting the shelf slightly upward with a simple squeeze of your hands. Once you hear the audible clicks of the locks disengaging you can slowly open the shelf allowing the gas damper to lower the shelf to its resting stop.

Concealment Picture Frame Installation Instructions

Consider What is Beneath Your Walls

Anytime you are doing work or attaching something to a wall it is wise to have a solid grasp of what lies beneath the surface of your walls. If you are not comfortable with the task of cutting a hole in a wall perhaps it would be wise to hire a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor to install this item in the wall for you. There are many factors that you should consider prior to beginning your shelf installation. SAFETY is the first and top priority. CAUTION!! Failure to follow and comply with these instructions could result in INJURY or even DEATH!!

Recommended Tools

These tools are not required to install your Liberty Home Concealment picture freame however they will help with the installation process. Stud Finder, tape measure, level, pencil, jigsaw, circular saw, keyhole saw, Sawzall, drill/driver, inspection mirror, flashlight and a second set of hands to help with marking your wall before cutting. These products were designed to work with "standard" 2X4 construction that was framed on 16" centers.

Step 1

Acquire all the tools to complete the job. Do not forget about proper personal protective gear.

Step 2

Confirm that your wall space is empty!! Failure to do so could result in serious injury or even death!

Step 3

Clean your work area around your desired install location. Cover any furniture with a tarp, drop cloth, or painter's plastic to aid in quick easy cleanup.

Step 4

Use a stud finder to locate the space between two studs. Confirm that you have 14.5" between the two stud edges before marking and cutting your walls.

Step 5

The back box of your picture frame is the size you need to make your hole. Hold picture frame tight against the wall and use your level to ensure frame is sitting level against the wall. On smaller sized picture frames such as 5"X7" and 8"X10" you will fasten to both studs. While holding the picture frame tight against the wall while checking for level and trace around the outside perimeter of the picture frames back box.

Step 6

Before cutting the entire wall opening Liberty Home Concealment recommends that you cut a small hole within the area that wil become the full-size hole. This is done to check and confirm your wall is truly clear of obstructions inside the wall such as electrical wiring plumbing. It's much easier to patch a small hole vs repairing a large hole because you got ahead of yourself. Do not skip this step!!

Step 7

Once you are sure that there are no obstacles inside your cut area, cut the full rectangle that you have marked previously. Remove drywall cutout away from the wall.

Step 8

Slide your new insert/picture frame into the hole you just cut.

Step 9

Use the supplied screws to fasten to the stud or studs that run up the sides of the rear of the box. On smaller frames box will only fasten to the stud you biased your hole towards.

Picture Installation

1. Lay frame face down on soft surface such as a towel or blanket. 2. Hold firmly and slide picture frame in to the open position. 3. Remove four metal picture retainer clips, if clips are tight use a flat bladed screw driver to wiggle free. 4. Remove wood backer noard and lay picture onto glass. Making sure of proper orientation. 5. Reinstall backer board and 4 retaining clips. 6. Slide picture frame closed and enjoy!

Wall maunting instructions for Freedom Series Coat Rack

Recommendation

Liberty Home Concealmemt does not recommend the use of hollow wall anchors to mount larger items on your walls. While anchors may provide sufficient holding capability, Liberty Home Concealment recommends attaching directly to the studs located inside your wall to ensure the most secure level of attachment.

Step 1

Choose the desired location of the item you are wanting to mount your coat rack.

Step 2

Once you have your ideal location use a stud finder to locate 2 studs in your wall that will support your coat rack. Mark the location of each stud's center with a pencil. Use a nail to confirm stud has been located.

Step 3

Hold product against wall and use level to make sure it is even. Use a friend to help hold level while transferring stud location marks to inside of product to be mounted. Tip: Remember the adage "Measure twice cut once." That same rule applies when making holes in your walls.

Step 4

Check that product is plumb and level before securing. Once proper placement is achieve fasten first screw through product and into stud. Re check for level and attach second screw into next stud.

Step 5

Step back and admire your handy work. Now get started filling your piece of concealment furniture with all the items you are wanting to keep stored securely out of sight. ENJOY!!

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