Okay.
First, find yourself something along the lines of:
www.caswells.com
They have gun rentals and Ladies Day. Go, with a friend if necessary, tell the employees that you're new and ask questions. Try any gun that looks interesting, and ask more questions. I'd plan on spending an afternoon.
Lot's of folks here suggesting .38/.357 revolvers. Rent one, and try it with both the .38 Special loads and the .357 magnum loads. If they have a .32 magnum, rent that one and give a whirl. If the .38/.357 seems light, give a .44 special or even a .45 Colt a try.
Find the gun, and the load that you are comfortable with.
Once you find one that you like, sign up for an NRA class and get that under your belt.
Take the NRA class(s), then go back and test guns again -- you may find that your taste in guns may have changed -- then buy yourself your first gun.
Please be aware that you will not be allowed to carry your new pistol on Federal lands, and are in danger of going to jail if you try.
Call your Arizona State office that is in charge of State Parks and enquire as to the legality of carrying a pistol on State Park land.
And, please, take as much training in firearms as you can.
Welcome to THR.
LawDog
First, find yourself something along the lines of:
www.caswells.com
They have gun rentals and Ladies Day. Go, with a friend if necessary, tell the employees that you're new and ask questions. Try any gun that looks interesting, and ask more questions. I'd plan on spending an afternoon.
Lot's of folks here suggesting .38/.357 revolvers. Rent one, and try it with both the .38 Special loads and the .357 magnum loads. If they have a .32 magnum, rent that one and give a whirl. If the .38/.357 seems light, give a .44 special or even a .45 Colt a try.
Find the gun, and the load that you are comfortable with.
Once you find one that you like, sign up for an NRA class and get that under your belt.
Take the NRA class(s), then go back and test guns again -- you may find that your taste in guns may have changed -- then buy yourself your first gun.
Please be aware that you will not be allowed to carry your new pistol on Federal lands, and are in danger of going to jail if you try.
Call your Arizona State office that is in charge of State Parks and enquire as to the legality of carrying a pistol on State Park land.
And, please, take as much training in firearms as you can.
Welcome to THR.
LawDog