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Originally Posted by JayTeeMe
How do I start? Literally, what's my first step on the gun ownership path?
If you don't know anyone personally who can show you how to shoot, go to a range where you can ask for someone to show you basic safety and handling, and where you can rent a pistol and shoot in a controlled environment. Many ranges will also offer various classes, depending on what you want to learn. Generally, people are happy to help complete beginners and will offer all kinds of advice.
Of course it isn't remotely rocket science. But it does require coming to terms with a bit of awareness and responsibility for safety, and there are some well-known techniques that will accelerate your ability as you practice (which is incidentally quite a fun process).
This assumes you're in the US -- I don't know how it works in other countries.