I have a good friend who lives in South Minneapolis who wants to purchase a nightstand gun. He has never owned a gun and I'm not sure whether he has shot one. He has come to me for guidance. Flattering, but I'm no expert. My advice was to come to the gun range to shoot some of my collection to see what he likes. I plan to spend some time with him before we go to talk range safety and gun handling. He seems adamant about a handgun, but I'm also going to encourage him to try a shot gun.
Should I urge him to take an NRA first time shooter class somewhere? I am fairly confident in my ability to be safe but it's different to assume someone else will be. Should I inform the RO so he can take extra time to do his spiel?