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I would appreciate any advice you can give me about introducing a new (actually several new) shooter(s). First a little background info. My friend and I witnessed a shooting a few days ago on the job and we were both a bit rattled by it. I asked my buddy if he'd ever shot a gun before and he said no, so I offered to take him to the pistol range sometime soon. He seemed really excited to try it but since his first experience with handguns has been less than pleasant I want to make sure he enjoys it. Now more than ever he may be considering the value of owning a gun. Another guy and I are going to take him so he has at least 4 guns and 3+ calibers to try and the date has been set.
I was thinking I'd start with gun safety then teach him how to operate each gun. Is there anything else I should do or avoid doing? The main thing is that we're safe and have fun. I'll share a stall with him so I can help if there's a jam or unsafe handling. Should I have him pay his own range fee or cover him?
I was thinking I'd start with gun safety then teach him how to operate each gun. Is there anything else I should do or avoid doing? The main thing is that we're safe and have fun. I'll share a stall with him so I can help if there's a jam or unsafe handling. Should I have him pay his own range fee or cover him?