Suggestions - taking a newbie to the range

Good suggestions all! Just picked up some 100 yard targets and will put them at about 10 yards to start with or maybe even closer. We'll probably be on the "Training Range" and if I remember correctly, nothing larger than a .22LR is allowed on that range. Just right for starting.

​I will be shooting as I'll be testing a repaired pistol. The Newbie will be doing the majority of the shooting, so I have plenty of ammunition, three rifles.

​He wants to use powder burners to start, so we'll start with a 1950's pump Winchester. One shot at a time. I don't want too much temptation for extra shots to start with. Then, we'll move to a Ruger 10/22 for a little easier use. I think he'll like the Winchester better, so he can use it as long as he wants.

​It's an outdoor range, multiple ranges actually. 50 foot pistol, 50 yard, 100 yard and I believe, 300 yard for rifle, then shotgun ranges as well. Should be good day with temps about 90F when we are on the range.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Excellent day at the range. Had to pry the pump Winchester out of his hands when we ran out of ammunition. Only brought about 300 rounds planning on less than an hour, blew through it all! Used an 8 inch 100 yard target at 15 yards just to make sure he's able to hit.

​Ran into one problem though, Right handed, left eye dominent. Just told him to use the right eye anyway. Once he started that, shooting Improved. Interesting how quickly he got the pump action down and could empty the magazine.

Also, used a .22 pistol at 7 and 15 yards. targets were full of holes, everywhere, but he had fun. Might have created a new addict.

​The range was Lee Kay, North Salt Lake. $5 per person, great outdoor range. Range Masters pretty strict, so be prepared to "Stand Behind the Black Line" during cease fires.

Excellent day at the range!

Yes, the right hand, left eye dominance thing was a real hindrance. Saw a collectors sight the other day with something called a "Cripple Stock". designed for this problem.
Beautiful gun, but I don't think it's the right solution here!

​I'll do some more research as well.

​He really didn't like the scoped gun, really preferred open sights. Also need to understand that better. It was linked to the eye dominance, but just need to understand his needs better before we go again.

Thinking about it, it makes his pistol position a bit more understandable. He shot right handed, but pushed the gun over to his left eye. seemed really uncomfortable. We'll have to figure that one out. I see this being a fun project as I'm not that good a shot anyway, so to be the one offering advice, is a bit strange to say the least.