So you want to buy a gun or you already have a collection, but it’s time you take your hobby to the next level. What are the most essential gun accessories you should have in your arsenal? That’s a great question.

Instead of just emptying the arms store and buying stuff you may never use, get only what you need to start. Then, as you develop from a hobbyist to a professional, you can buy more things if you need them. Here’s a list of everything you need when you start shooting. Once you’re all set, you can start shooting.

1. In Waist Holster

Now you have a lethal weapon on you. How do you make sure you can carry it around safely? You don’t want it going off on its own, nor do you want to keep your hands busy carrying all the time. There’s a convenient solution for that.

In waist holsters are worn like a belt around your waist with a place to hold your gun or guns. They protect you by covering the trigger and the trigger guard. It’s also super convenient because you can easily pull out your gun quickly when needed and replace it when done.

2. Eye Protection

We never see police officers or people in movies use eye protection when handling guns, so why should you? As a beginner or even a veteran gun enthusiast, there are a host of problems you can face when wielding a gun.

Small pieces of metal or other debris can be ejected from the barrel when you shoot. When gunpowder ignites, there’s a powerful muzzle blast that creates an intense light that can damage your eyes or at least cause eye strain, exposing you to ultraviolet radiation. All of this can be prevented by wearing a pair of shooting glasses.

3. Ear Muffs

Guns are loud. There’s no doubt about it. When you repeatedly expose your ears to loud bangs without protection, you’re not doing them any favors. Diseases like tinnitus and permanent ear damage may become your companions at the shooting ring.

Wearing gun ear muffs will protect your ears, and you can shoot all you want without worrying about damaging them. Trust us, the cautions you take today with your ear health will benefit you when you are older and don’t suffer from hearing loss.

4. Cleaning Kit

Guns can be used for a century, sometimes even longer. Their longevity shouldn’t be taken for granted. A poorly cared-for gun could go out of commission much sooner, or it could misbehave and cause an accident.

One of the best ways you can ensure the longevity of your firearm is by cleaning it regularly.

A gun cleaning kit is like an F1 racer’s pit crew. Without it, your gun will not give you its optimal performance.

5. Shooting Gloves

What’s any shooter’s worst nightmare? A gun slips from their hands while they are shooting. Who knows where the bullet would end up landing? So, to make sure you have a tight grip on your firearm, you can use shooting gloves.

If you like to go hunting in the colder months of the year, then cold hands can be very cumbersome. That can easily be fixed with a pair of shooting gloves. They also help soften the recoil so your hands don’t get hurt.