This is a clear example of "Respect the opinions of others even if you disagree with them." And I've never handled a firearm before so I am on the fence on this one. Most people will speak based on their personal experience with gun and your response to him was spot on because you are speaking also from your own perspective. They don't have to like it or hate it because it's your opinion that matters most to you sir and that's perfect.
Of course, we have trigger happy officers here and I am always against that but we shouldn't forget also that the world is wild so I have no issue against those who keep a gun for protection and those who use theirs for sport. It's what works for people they are allowed to do. I would love to handle one and know how it feels. I was told you have to hold it well so you won't lose your balance...as it's quite heavy when you discharge a shot.
That is mostly dependent on the round. Go to your local range and see if you can rent a 22LR pistol or rifle and you can get a feel for firearms handling without having to simultaneously adapt to the recoil. It'll also be a lot cheaper to fire as the ammo is much cheaper than larger rounds.
Thank you so much for this. I sincerely appreciate this heads up. I've been scared to try it out based on what I heard.
Most popular rounds have manageable recoil. Once you get a feel for handling a gun with almost no recoil, I'd try some more standard popular rounds like .380 or 9mm for handguns and 5.56/.223 for a rifle. There's more recoil but it's still easy enough for a beginner. Taking a basics class can be very beneficial if you're interested. It's always easier to learn good habits than to unlearn bad ones.
And as always, safety is paramount. A 22LR doesn't have the same power as bigger rounds but it can still kill if a firearm is handled improperly.
Absolutely... I would love to start with the basics...
A nice balanced and respectful comment mate, thank you. You're right, I can't disagree with any of it.
I take a lot of people shooting for the first time and do firearms training...I've never come across a person who didn't enjoy it...Sure, not all of them went on to be firearms owners, but their opinions are now based on a little more experience.
I'd take you shooting if you were here, show you the safety aspects and introduce some of the techniques. You'd probably enjoy the experience.
I would be thrilled to have that training from you sir if I was there. Thank you so much, sir.