Guns

[heavyhorse]

Good advice.  Although I personally don't favor revolvers esp for the first-timer.  Hold it wrong you can lose a finger.  Drop it it's likely enough to go off that the old-timers used to keep the hammer on an empty chamber.  All else being equal you get lower velocity with the same round.




There are some reasonably priced ($250 new) compact semi-autos that have a "dropped magazine safety"; they won't fire without the magazine in place, chambered  round or not.  Some have a red tab that pops up, others a window so you can clearly see the chambered round. 




And there's cheap crap.  Potmetal dixie-cup specials.  And oddly, they cost about the same $ as a decent one with safety features from a manufacturer with good reviews.  That's right-- reviews.  Google any make and model, new or used, and read other owners experiences.  4 1/2 out of 5 is a good place to start.  And be patient; most models are in short supply just now.  Get on a waiting list with email alerts.  Don't compromise because you're in a rush.




And of course, none of us can say it often enough: The most important safety feature is between your ears.  Don't be a moron.  Don't be passing it around showing it off.  Lock it up if you aren't a hermit (other people around).  Guns aren't toys.  Play with shop tools, play with yourself, play with your phone.  Or the dog..... 




But oh yeah, not while driving, please.  Autopilot or no.....