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Originally Posted by DudeEMETIB
I don't own any guns....the closest I've ever had is a few paintball guns when I was younger and a really nifty lighter that would turn on by pulling the trigger.
I've really wanted a gun lately, just to learn how to shoot. I'd like to be a good shot so if worse came to worse and I needed to actually use a gun I could defend myself and not necessarily kill somebody....and actually defend myself, not shoot the wall behind the offender and get myself owned in the process...
I almost bought an airsoft gun, cause I figured for target practice that wouldn't be too bad and I wouldn't have to go through the process of getting any sort of permit...but I have no idea if being a goodshot with one of those would make you a good shot with the real deal.
I probably won't get a gun anytime soon, but any advice on how to be a good shot? Do I just need to be an actual gun, what's the process of getting a permit like? And is every gun different? Like...might I have good accuracy with a shotgun but not know what I'm doing with a rifle? Or can ya pretty much get the jist with one and then all?
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Yes every gun is different. I know people who can throw up 2 clip 2 inch groupings with a pistol but can't do shit with a long gun at 50 yards, or shoot a shot gun to save their life. I'd say personally I'm above average at best, good enough I feel very confident in my hunting and self defense ability.
As for permits, every state is different. In Illinois you have to have a FOID card to even purchase ammo. I would check out the laws in your own state.
As for the airsoft guns, I have 4 different airsoft guns myself. As for helping your accuracy with firearms it's debatable, I just enjoy playing with them. It can't hurt your accuracy in the very least. If you're a very green firearms user it probably could help you.