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[–] thelma 3 points -2 points (+1|-3) ago 

Avoid S&W 500.

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[–] lord_nougat 1 point 0 points (+1|-1) ago 

NO! Have them try that first! Everything will feel nice and easy to shoot after that, provided the bones in their hands and/or wrists didn't all break!

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[–] Kromulent 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Avoid anything that does not fit them. Give a small-framed person a full-sized shotgun or a pistol too large for their hands and the recoil will punish them, and nothing will be fun.

Guns are like shoes, they gotta fit.

.22s are best to start.

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[–] lord_nougat 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago 

But what if they're a little bit incontinent?

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[–] v0a7 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

Try everything. You might be surprised by what you like. Guns are meant to be shot and as long as proper precautions are taken, anything the range has should be good to go. It would not be a bad idea to work your way up the ladder so to speak. Start with .22 lr then move up. Also keep in mind that heavier guns manage the recoil of the round better. Biggest things as far as what to watch out for is make sure the 4 rules are followed and if shooting a revolver, keep your hands away from the cylinder barrel gap. Hickok45 has a video on how not to shoot a revolver that would be a good watch to understand what I am talking about.

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[–] lord_nougat 1 point 6 points (+7|-1) ago 

Try everything. Avoid any guns which have barrel obstructions.

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[–] chryseos-geckota 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

If they want to shoot some larger energy guns, work their way up to it. Don't go straight to the Dirty Harry hand cannon.

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[–] Battlefat 1 point 0 points (+1|-1) ago 

Shoot everyhing that looks cool, then shoot everything you read about. Then buy any gun except a Glock. Then buy a Glock.

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[–] 13139283? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Stick to small calibres like 22lr or 9mm. Try to stay away from semi auto guns at first if you can; shooting faster isn't usually any more rewarding than shooting slower and bullets ain't cheap! "Medium" weight guns are nice; light guns have more recoil and if it is too heavy you can't hold it up long enough to take good shots. Make sure you try rifles and pistols, many people like pistols but honestly they aren't very accurate (or rather humans aren't typically very accurate with them). If they have a lever or a pump gun give it a try...so satisfying

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