I find that some people who are interested in protecting themselves at home with a firearm are nervous because they're new to the whole thing and don't really know much about them apart from what they see on television. A lot of people don't like going to gun stores because they have to deal with overly aggressive alpha male know-it-all types whose sole motivation is profit. I'm not like that... I'm a laid back easy to talk to sort of person and I'm good at teaching people what they need to know without causing any undue anxiety. My input is unbiased in that I don't sell firearms or make a profit by pushing a particular weapon on you like the stores do (my shop only offers refinishing services). I will help you figure out which firearm fits your needs best and walk you through the process of buying it without the risk of having a merchant take advantage of you. Once you own your firearm I can teach you to how to use it, handle it safely, and perform routine maintenance on it in a home setting. Some of what I offer can be done in a virtual setting but some of it cannot be, we can discuss that in further detail if you don't live nearby for in person instruction. If you need guidance in some way that is not specifically mentioned let me know and I'll get back to you, worst case scenario is that I can't help you.