Posted on 11/14/2005 12:10:39 PM PST by Minus_The_Bear
A Ruger .22 and go through a couple thousand rounds. (<$15 worth of ammo.) You'll learn how to shoot, load, clean, etc. before you invest much money.
My first gun was an old over-under Stevens .22/.410. I would recommend it as a first gun to anyone.
No kidding. The BB gun is right by the door at all times. I shoot it every day and haven't broken a window in decades.
I already am a certified instructor, or should say was one as I let my certification lapse when I retired.
>Red Ryder...
I had one of those in the very early fifties, Red Ryder was on TV.
What gun? a .22
ammo is cheap
gun is cheaper than other calibers.
move up from there
For a beginner, I would recommend a .22 semi-auto or bolt-action rifle. If you get the semi-auto, though, you may need to shoot with someone more experienced in case it jams up.
now that is just a little above the beginners level! But oh so sweet looking!
My husband just bought one of those, because it's what his grandfather used.
If you can learn to play the wind and the lob of a Red Ryder and take the beak off a black bird (or hit the paper target) you can shoot anything. You don't need a vapor trail when you can see the BB.
uh-oh. looks we got one of the vanity posters who you never hear from after the initial post. i would suggest not taking a gun to college. unless you live alone off campus perhaps.
.357 S&W 686 with 4 inch barrel. 7 shot revolver.
Anything by Sig Sauer - I have a Sigpro in .40 Cal
Hell........don't get caught up on the whole "first gun" thing. Most people end up owning many. I have 2 hadguns, 1 .308 HP rifle, and 4 shotguns. Guns are like Wheat thins..............can't just own one.
Better check the laws where you are attending college. By the way what state? Age? Male Female?
We could suggest the "Vanity Gun". It only hits the post once but can't be traced.
Yup, I just cliked on the bottom reply and intended it for the author of the thread. I am a retired/lapsed NRA certified instructor also.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.