In my experience, it was surprisingly easy. It's ok to be a little nervous, better than being cavalier about gun safety (dont point any gun at anyone ever). Some stores are more professional and some run by rude old grumps, maybe check google reviews. Workers are kinda swamped and busy at the moment, but you should find someone who can help you with questions and figure out the gun for the purpose you want. You can ask to hold and dryfire as many guns as you like.
I think good starter guns would be a Glock 19 or an AR-15. If you go with a pistol, I recommend one that you can mount a red dot sight. I think it makes a big difference. If you have a hard time manipulating the slide on a pistol, there is the Smith and Wesson Shield EZ. But yeah, try out a bunch and ask questions.
Also, you may be able to find a gun range that will rent guns for you to try out, but they usually want a working gun brought with your party, so they know one isn't there to just commit suicide.
Also might be good to start with a 22 caliber and work your way up.
In my experience, it was surprisingly easy. It's ok to be a little nervous, better than being cavalier about gun safety (dont point any gun at anyone ever). Some stores are more professional and some run by rude old grumps, maybe check google reviews. Workers are kinda swamped and busy at the moment, but you should find someone who can help you with questions and figure out the gun for the purpose you want. You can ask to hold and dryfire as many guns as you like.
I think good starter guns would be a Glock 19 or an AR-15. If you go with a pistol, I recommend one that you can mount a red dot sight. I think it makes a big difference. If you have a hard time manipulating the slide on a pistol, there is the Smith and Wesson Shield EZ. But yeah, try out a bunch and ask questions.
Also, you may be able to find a gun range that will rent guns for you to try out, but they usually want a working gun brought with your party, so they know one isn't there to just commit suicide.
Also might be good to start with a 22 caliber and work your way up.