Dear piroque,
re: “A little common sense is uncommon here at times “
How i learned the usage of a bolt-action rifle and scope, was part of the college class at a small SouthernCal Commcollege with the overview of hunting and conservation. You could acquire your hunting licenses, per season, by qualifying at the different ranges for the different firearms, rifle, shotgun, handgun, and bow and arrow - pre-mechanical bows.
Hmmm ... imagine that! A California Community College teaching folks firearm safety, conservation, little bit of hunting knowledge pass-on, and all for an actual credit towards the degree!!