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I am not going to try to reiterate what was said in the other threads, but real quick...
In most states you don't need any license or training whatsoever, though it is a very good idea.
You simply show up at the store, pick out the weapon of your preference and plunk down your money (after the background check, etc.). Though pistol purchase procedures are often different, it doesn't matter since you are not yet twenty one.
Considering the number of rounds you need to fire before you will become proficient, you are probably be best served by a .22 rifle. The ammunition is cheap, and the absence of recoil helps you to develop good habits instead of bad ones that are very difficult to correct (like flinching). Since a fifty round box of .22 ammo runs about five dollars (vs. 20 for 20 rounds of centerfire) you can afford to practice a lot and use the money you will save to get a larger caliber rifle after you have gained enough experience to know what you are most comfortable wit
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