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Mr.Scott wrote:OP, where are you located. If you want to get into this, it's best to have a friend.

I am in Temple, about halfway between Waco and Austin. I do spend a lot of time in Austin though.

I took an introductory course over the weekend from a company in Austin (thanks to a recommendation I got on here) and had a blast. I shot 4 shotguns and 4 rifles, everything from a .22 to an AR-15 and AK-47. It was the most fun I've had on a Sunday afternoon in years.

It left me with some other rifle/shotgun related questions, but I'll ask those in a different thread since it's a different topic. Thanks again for all the good responses (both public and private).

I did check with the instructor, but they're a handgun-focused organization and only offer handgun training. The idea of just going to a gun range and asking isn't a bad one, but I guess I'd feel a little self-conscious. Does that happen very often? Should I call first?

Chicago, where only the criminals are allowed to have guns.

Hi Guys!

Just moved to Texas and just started getting interested in shooting sports. I've taken some handgun classes, loved it, and sent off for my CHL. Now, that got me thinking about what to do while I'm waiting and I started thinking about long guns. I'd like to learn to shoot shotguns and rifles, but don't know where to start. There doesn't seem to be as many training opportunities for shotgun/rifle as for handgun, and I'm a bit leery about just buying something and heading to the range.

So, any advice on how to get started in long guns? Any recommended training places near Austin/Dallas? Should I just buy/rent something and go to a range? How should an adult new to the sports get started?

Thanks!