Hi, ive been reading up for about a week or so and ive been thinking about getting into firearms as a hobby/sport/protection.
Only expirience that ive had with them is with a remington over-under shotty shooting skeet.
I've been lookin to get an AR-15 since the ban is over and i can get some extra add-ons as well.
I've narrowed down what i want to probably an AR-14 from Bushmaster, probably one of thier carbines. I know there are a bunch of threads about which to choose etc, etc but i was wondering if i could get some more tips such as :
-cheap/reliable distributors who sell them under $1000.
-more technical introductory info on rifles in general. For example i know that the AR-15 shoots .223 cal. but what does that mean exactly? What is the "grain" of a round?
-Also since i am 20 yrs old, im under the assumption that i can legally own an AR-15. Do i have to take some sort of classes or certifications of some sort? (im in Maryland to be specific)
So basically i want to get a solid beginners rifle that i will have fun with and hopefully later on i can modify it or maybe build my own. Appreciate your insight and collective knowledge.