How did you learn to shoot?

[Gunslingergirl]

As far as why and what I want to shoot, the why is primarily because it is something I have never tried and it looks like it could be challenging and fun. The what would be primarily targets at first then eventually clays, again mostly to see if I could do it and because it looks challenging and like it would be fun.

As to stature, I am 5 ft 6 inches tall and carrying a bit more weight than I would like to be at the moment. I am working on getting more fit, and am also working at developing my upper body strength, which I imagine would be important for shooting.

As to rifle or shotgun, I'm not really sure. I thought I would be guided by my friend who will teach me. He knows I want to shoot target and clays and, as he has done, both, I expect he will have good recommendations for me.

I also understand that I will miss, probably a lot more than I hit at first. I've accepted that. What I have going for me is the fact that I don't give up easily.