Cindi, I agree totally w/Kathy. Never pass on an opportunity to learn something new! You are surrounded by knowledgable people & have a safe environment w/a gun club close to you. It is such a rush when you actually hit a target! VERY satisfying if you get to shoot something that falls down, disintegrates or makes noise of some kind! I am pretty good w/AR-15 from way far away, you can barely see the target, it's fun to hit something so far away! :-DShotgun & skeet are fun too, they blow to bits! I have a story on that one...suffice to say girls rule! 8-) We are much the same it seems from our posts. I hate the water too & can almost guarantee that you will love shooting. It is also very satisfying to take care of a slinking, sneaky evil predator after your animal family members!! :evil: You know for certain that the particular beast won't be back!! There is also the personal protection factor. I always packed riding, even in my little area here. You never know what homosapien slime will threaten you or your animals. There are also cougar, bear, coyotes & who knows what else in these woods. I always ride w/my goat & dog, they can hear, smell & see whats there as I am dealing w/the horse but are small enough to be prey items. You will also be ale to defend your grandkids, nieces & nephews...just think of how you would feel just having to watch someone go after them & have nothing but a shovel or stick...I got into this because of my daughter & the daycare kids..there are just too many weirdos that feel they can do anything to anyone w/no consequences! Thank you society!! :-x Go for it Girl! Jody