Training

[BlackKnight]

I moderate a martial arts forums where it has a section on modern weapons, i.e. firearms. You'd be surprised how many get on there and will tout the importance of quality instruction in the martial arts, but when it comes to the importance of getting quality instruction in the art of the gun they pretty much ignore it and think it's a matter of strapping on a gun and a holster or shooting at paper targets.

You're on the right track. Good for you.

[TLE2]

Join an active gun club. Until I moved, I was a member of PCS in Friendswood, Texas. Since it was a bit hard to join, you met the nicest, most gun savvy people. It also helped that the club was committed to building a world class facility. I think they already were.