There's nothing quite like firing off a couple of rounds from a gun. It makes you feel powerful and helps relieve stress. If you've never shot a gun before, and are going to your first indoor gun range, these beginner tips can get you started. 

Practice Safe Handling First 

Before you ever show up to the gun range, you should go over safe gun handling practices. After all, you wouldn't want to do something wrong and then accidentally have the gun fire out of nowhere.

Get with an experienced gun owner and have them walk you through handling various guns. Watch how they pick it up, load it, and activate the safety feature. These are instrumental mechanics you need to master before you ever think about firing a gun. There are also plenty of safety videos you can watch to help fast-track your gun education and skills.

Choose an Appropriate Gun 

What type of experience you have at an indoor gun range for the first time primarily depends on the gun you shoot. You don't just want to shoot any gun, as some are simply not recommended for beginners.

The best beginner guns are lightweight and don't have a lot of kick. These guns allow you to aim effectively and not be hesitant before pulling the trigger. Handguns are great to start out with, as long as they don't have a lot of power. If you're not sure what gun to shoot for the first time, you can always get a recommendation from your friends or someone who works at the gun range.

Watch An Experienced Shooter 

Once you end up at the indoor gun range with your preferred weapon, take this time to just watch the other shooters. Find someone who's pretty experienced and watch their mechanics. Looking at their posture before and after shooting can give you an idea of how to fire.

Watch them shoot for several minutes. Without a gun in your hand, mimic their stance, head position, and trigger pulling. Once you have these motions down perfectly, you can feel more confident with your first couple of shots.

Shooting off a couple of rounds at an indoor gun range is a great way to blow off steam and get better at a hobby. If you've never done this before and want to be successful, remember to follow the right protocol. Ultimately, be patient and don't be afraid to ask for help.