Learning how to shoot a hand gun and riffle

This week I have done some research on how to shoot a handgun mostly and the learning process of the learning being as a sport and self defense and not ment to be used against people that you want to hurt. I also have done some research about shooting ranges in the city of Reading and mostly around my house. The person who is going to be my mentor for this is my step father. My mom, my step dad and me are going to the shooting ranges together on an specific date.