Re: Shooting
Living in Canada it's a bit more difficult to own a firearm. That being said, there is a shooting a local shooting range where you can shoot weapons.
I have shot 9mm, .45 acp, .38 special from a variety of weapons, including a shooting .45's from a Tommy Gun! also a 12 gauge shot gun.
If you are going more into firearms, and if you haven't already, a class could be the best option. Especially for handguns you plan on using for home defense. They can get complicated.
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