I grew up and still live in liberal anti-gun NYC (sympathy accepted)and just signed up for the Westside Pistol & Rifle Range. Too many break ins all over the country plus libs taking away our rights got the ball rolling.
We have to make an appt and for 65.00 we will get
Instruction from an NRA certified Range Safety Officer
Ruger 10/22 semi-automatic rifle
50 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition
Targets
During your first visit you are required to take a safety course in the classroom and have an instructor on the firing line with you. Return visits past 3 months of your last visit require you to attend a refresher course.
They give you a semi-automatic to keep, for the $65?
A 10/22 rifle is a fine rifle to learn on, low recoil and noise. I own one. But it’s not what you should have for personal protection.