What is the best way to learn more about purchasing & using personal firearms if you are a complete novice?
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I'll tell you how I did it. I went to the local gun shop and asked for catalog books. Back then there were the Gun Digest and Stoegers. The Gun Digest was a thick book with all models of firearms then available, prices plus many articles about shooting, types of guns for different uses and so forth. When I was in high school I used to make up my personal lists of guns I wanted to buy. Then I bought some books. First I went to the local library and looged up guns and shooting and hunting. There are many ooks published on these subjects. Also, there are some good magazines. Join the National Rifle Association. Membership brings with it a monthly magazine that is filled with historical and contemporary articles about guns and shooting. For me it has been a life-long hobby. I eventually got into reloading and target shooting and big game hunting. Still enjoy it and I'm 71. Good luck and have fun.
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Most communities offer Hunter's safety courses. Starting with that for a novice isn't a bad idea. You can ask lots of questions and even get to fire a 22 cal. You also can learn which mazagines and books to read and what game to hunt/and how in your area. My kids that shoot all took the Hunter's Safety Course. And, since they weren't available when I was young, I took them along with them.
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Look for a firearm safety/training course in your area. You can also go to a gun forum and ask questions. Most people there are very knowledgeable about guns. Hre's a good one. http://www.ktog.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl
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As far as the use, call your local police department (I am serious). They can refer you to a safety class. Most are run buy the local police or sheriff's departments. That will give you the basics. In that class, you can ask for a local shooting range and many of them teach classes and rent firearms for target practice. My Father did well in refusing to let me fire a weapon until I went through a two day safety class run by our sheriff's department. Once you understand the fundamentals of handling a firearm (and they usually teach the fundamentals about different types of firearms), then you can look into purchasing. Remember, never point a firearm at something you do not intend to shoot.
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Go to Ur local Book Store & sit & read about hand guns same as U would a "Consumers Guide" for a "Washer or Dryer"!!! U have to match Ur Physical Attributes to the gun, so be honest & try out several models to see what "Feels Good & Fits" giving U a "Natural Sight Picture" when U close U eyes & bring the gun up to "Battery" (firing Position). This is a Must, DON'T LET THE SALES PERSON PUSH U AROUND!!! If U decide U like a gun, try the "Pawn Shops" for possible "Deals" but have it checked by a Gunsmith within 30 days should be a part of the Sale Condition. Now the Fun, go get some Lessons & Practice at the Range. My wife & I have matching .357 Mag. Taurus Revolvers mine w/6" barrel, hers w/4". For home Defense we have the first 2 chambers filled with "Shot" as in a "Shotgun Shell" & Deadly Rounds in the other 4 chambers. After 2 shots to the "Face" if they keep coming, U know what they want & what U need to do!!! John
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find a gun club with an indoor shooting range. then take some shooting lessons, and see what classes they have for novices. like: self defense and home defense.
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Go to your local gun store (any real gun store, not walmart, or any big store that doesn't really know)And just ask questions. Mare firearm stores are more than happy to help you with anything you need and any safety information you may have.
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