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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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Practice, particularly practice with a gun that you might use, is the key. Don't get sucked into buying a firearm with very expensive ammunition as a starter. Look at .22's, .38sp's, and 9mm's. Mosin Nagants are also inexpensive and there is plenty of cheap surplus ammo available.
I teach new shooters at
Informal University, so if you ever want more info I would be happy to help.