| Don't rule out a 9mm for a beginning shooter. It is a low recoil round that is very easy to manage, and cheap to boot. There are also a VERY wide variety of hand guns ( and carbines ) that are chambered for this round. Not only that, but when he decides to move on to something else he will have a gun that shoots a very capable round that he can use for self defense, or just keep as a plinker! It is always a good idea to take a firearms safety course, not only for the safety tips, but to also familiarize yourself with firearms in general. The more you understand and use the things they teach you, the less of a safety threat you become to yourself and other people!
And above all else, have fun! That's what it's about!
Heres a few good safety rules you might want to pass on to him ( and use yourself if ya want ) that they teach everyone in the Marine Corps.
1- Treat EVERY weapon as if it were loaded. ( even if you know you have an empty chamber, the other people around you might not... The one day you forget about this will be the day you DO have a loaded round in it. )
2- Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot. ( Just like above, ALWAYS be aware of what is in front of your muzzle and behind what you are shooting at. )
3- Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire. ( This is a BIG one... Every gun has a safety... it's called the trigger... can't count how many times I have seen people pick up firearms and just immediately wrap their finger around the trigger... not a good habit to get into.. Also remember there are no second chances with guns, period. )
4- Keep the weapon on safe until you intend to fire. ( Yet another good one to check yourself on regularly, helps prevent accidental discharges )
Stick with these and you will not go wrong. I hope you've found this helpful! |