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JR47 · November 7, 2006, 06:18 PM

Letting someone handle a prospective purchase is important, no matter their level of experience. As to caliber, the .22 is the usual starting place, and every family should have at least one. You don't learn the basics as easily with larger calibers. It's also cheap to shoot, and will last forever. Use frangible targets to maintain interest. Once the basics are understood, most ranges rent weapons, but it's important for the individual to feel like the weapon in question is comfortable to them. Once the level of power is found, the individual should be presented with choices to handle, and possibly fire, and LEFT TO THEIR OWN DEVICES. If they have questions, answer them, but it's THEIR choice, and important for them, not the "expert".

By the way, if anyone "equates" caps with screaming, get a life. It's simple emphasis.

November 7, 2006, 06:18 PM	#23
JR47 Junior member Join Date: August 9, 2005 Location: North Georgia Posts: 2,228	Letting someone handle a prospective purchase is important, no matter their level of experience. As to caliber, the .22 is the usual starting place, and every family should have at least one. You don't learn the basics as easily with larger calibers. It's also cheap to shoot, and will last forever. Use frangible targets to maintain interest. Once the basics are understood, most ranges rent weapons, but it's important for the individual to feel like the weapon in question is comfortable to them. Once the level of power is found, the individual should be presented with choices to handle, and possibly fire, and LEFT TO THEIR OWN DEVICES. If they have questions, answer them, but it's THEIR choice, and important for them, not the "expert". By the way, if anyone "equates" caps with screaming, get a life. It's simple emphasis.