No John, you should not buy a firearm. If you are doing this much soul searching about buying a tool, you are not yet ready. You said it’s easy to hit something with a shotgun (ie aiming is not that important)and that is not true. you have not done enough research. I would suggest you find a gun range where you can rent firearms and try some out. Get some one to show you the safe way to handle the tool. When it is time for you to own a firearm, you will know it.
“John, when it is time for you to own a firearm, you will know it.’
I Just hope that it is not too late.