Help! New Shooter

LCMSmedic · Post by **LCMSmedic** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:28 pm

I wanna get into shooting, but I have no experience with guns and am 13. Can anybody tell me what to do to get into the sport? I live in La Mirada, CA.

little_doodie · Post by **little_doodie** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:10 pm

we would need to know aproximately your location.
town and state if in the USA.
there are many good junior programs near me.

WRC · Post by **WRC** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:58 am

With no experience with guns, I'd recommend the first thing you do is find an NRA Basic Rifle Course. It should give you classroom learning and some range time for familiarization. You'll also learn about clubs and programs in (hopefully) your area. There are also courses for Pistol, and Shotgun. You'll need to decide what events you'd like to try - all 3 guns (pistol, rifle, shotgun) have various events that are shot. Rifle has 3 position, or prone, or air rifle in standing only, etc.

The NRA website should have listings of courses, and clubs. One thing for LA, is do a search here on TargetTalk for "Chino", because I think there is still some airgun being shot at the Prado Tiro (1984 Olympic) range (at Prado Dam park south of Chino).

E.K. · Post by **E.K.** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:00 pm

If you like shoot rifle try LARR (LA Rifle and Revolver)
located Pomona HWY (60HWY) ) and Rosemead and weekend
more than 30 kids practice there ask Ray (714-612-4585)
they have big match 4th July weeknd
or if you like start with air pistol
we are locate Rowland Heights 60Hwy and Nogales
and we just started air pistol(p.p.p) for Jr. (youth)

Senator Vitaman · Post by **Senator Vitaman** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 6:30 pm

If you want to shoot you need to be safe, so always obey the 4 gun safety rules.

1: Always point the gun in a safe direction, even if it's unloaded. This means make sure it's pointed so if the gun were to suddenly go off, it wouldn't hurt anyone or cause significant property damage. (Remeber bullets can go through walls._

2: Always treat all guns as if they are loaded, even when they aren't.

3: Always keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to shoot, which means your gun is pointing at your target and your sights (what you use to aim) are at least somewhat aligned.

4:Know your target and what's behind it

Thinkqob · Post by **Thinkqob** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 2:30 am

WOW you are in the right age, the best age start to lean shooting
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jackthomas · Post by **jackthomas** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:14 pm

HI me too want to learn dhoot... how is it possible i am 17 yrsi dont know where to start

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Steve N · Post by **Steve N** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:29 pm

jackthomas, The first thing to do is to post where you live. Someone here on TT may be close by and able to help.

4-H Shooters · Post by **4-H Shooters** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 3:42 pm

The NRA is a very good place to get help, also if you can check withe your county extension office they can tell you if there are any 4-H clubs in your area that have shooting sports available.
Her in Missouri where I am at we offer many Shooting sports to our youth, we have youth participating in Archery, Air Rifle, Small Bore Rifle, Black Powder, Trap and Air Pistol, and next year will offer Small bore Pistol.
If you have any questions , I'll try to answer them the best I can.
Bob Mccollum
Shelbyfire13@yahoo.com

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