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Just my way-
Start with 22LR ONLY.
(indoor w/ motorized targets helps greatly)

Slowly go over all the basics, safety and actual shooting, several times, then,- IF all is comfy- Explore different types of pistols/revolvers- Go to the short barrels (stub nose) so they personally learn that a short sight separation REALLY is far more difficult to get accuracy, BUT can do OK with practice.

They will love it switching to 5-6 inch Ruger etc. Use different distances to target with each weapon

Take breaks often, say 15 minute intervals, at first.
Be very carefull to NOT push them, Some learn fast, some slower paced is better.

Go for 2 'bricks' (1000 rounds) so they have covered everything and are REAL comfy with it all around.
(Yes 1000, goes fast if someone helps with reloading.)

ONLY then move up in caliber. (Recoil,Muzzle blast) A mild .38 is good first step. Repeat most of the .22LR practice. (Abbreviated of course due to high cost of centerfire ammo)
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Vary the speed of firing often to learn good accuracy fast or slow. Vary target distance too.
Etc.

22LR is Purr-fect for training.

(Check with range for best time with low number of shooters if possible, and take a break if some jerk sets up next lane with his blunderbuss .44. ( move to other end of lanes if possible)

( Take the ladys to dinner afterward, they like that sort of stuff.)

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