I have a 9mm and .45 that I take quite often to the range. The guns are a Glock 17 and Springfield XD. Both reliable and easy to use.
For those that are inexperienced in shooting, go to your local shooting range and rent a 9mm or .22. Both have low recoil and won't put you on your ass. If you rent, the people that work there will give you a quick crash course on how the gun works before they put it in your hands. They will show you where the magazine release is as well as how to load rounds into the magazine. They will also teach you about the slide and the hammer (if you decide to use a gun that has one). The crash course should be enough for you to take into range lane and squeeze off a few rounds. I see people all the time who have never shot rent a gun and go right in after a quick lesson.
The range master will also give you a run down of how to set up your targets as well as gun safety when you are in your lane (i.e. gun always pointed down range, do not take the gun outside the designated area, don't aim at the ceiling).
That should be enough for you to get started. If you become a gun enthusiast or want to learn how to aim better, learn about grips, stances, or carrying, take a class. If you are just going to learn the functionality of a pistol, the brief session with the person who rents you the gun should be enough.
For those that are inexperienced in shooting, go to your local shooting range and rent a 9mm or .22. Both have low recoil and won't put you on your ass. If you rent, the people that work there will give you a quick crash course on how the gun works before they put it in your hands. They will show you where the magazine release is as well as how to load rounds into the magazine. They will also teach you about the slide and the hammer (if you decide to use a gun that has one). The crash course should be enough for you to take into range lane and squeeze off a few rounds. I see people all the time who have never shot rent a gun and go right in after a quick lesson.
The range master will also give you a run down of how to set up your targets as well as gun safety when you are in your lane (i.e. gun always pointed down range, do not take the gun outside the designated area, don't aim at the ceiling).
That should be enough for you to get started. If you become a gun enthusiast or want to learn how to aim better, learn about grips, stances, or carrying, take a class. If you are just going to learn the functionality of a pistol, the brief session with the person who rents you the gun should be enough.
Reporter: What keeps you awake at night?
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