Look, you don't need some official permit just to get started. It really all comes down to what you’re actually trying to accomplish... if your goal is to take out moving targets (and by that, I mean innocent little critters or maybe some random passersby 😁—just kidding, obviously), then you’ll want to prioritize something with high muzzle velocity (we're talking 200+ m/s) and a beefier caliber. The .17 cal is pretty much the industry standard, and honestly, it’s the easiest one to find at any local sporting goods store. Of course, you’ve also got the .22 and the .25 options if you want to step things up a bit.
If you're looking for a place to start, here's a decent air rifle that won't break the bank:
From what I've gathered, Bass Pro Shops usually has the widest selection of air rifles around, and the staff there is actually pretty helpful if you're stuck in a loop of indecision about which model to pick...
I’d probably throw Aljoša Pešalov into the mix—you know, one of those people who walks around with these long nails...
I mean, think about it, even some of those hardcore weightlifters actually grow their nails out just a little bit, right? Apparently, it’s so the pressure from the heavy iron doesn't dig directly into their nail beds while they're grinding through a set...
The guy made a pretty solid point... you’re being way too nice... and we all know how things ended for Jesus 😁
So, here’s what you’re looking at: A) You call her back, buy her a pack of Pampers, and just sit there waiting for the bill for her kid's preschool tuition to hit your inbox... B) You give her a ring and explain that you're also completely broke. C) You stop answering calls from numbers you don't recognize altogether.
Keep in mind that options B and C are basically just different flavors of damage control. There's a decent chance this lady—who sounds like she's living on nothing but vibes and handouts—is going to be even more offended by option B than she would be by option C, but there's an equally high probability she'll just keep blowing up your phone until you finally pick up...
If you're a total altruist like me, you might be better off just ignoring her entirely, because let's face it, option A is probably more likely to happen to you than option B. Personally, though, I’d probably just take the call, because I don't have the mental stamina to deal with unknown callers, and I'd try to shut the whole thing down before she manages to drain me dry... 😁
Who knows? Maybe you’ll be totally blindsided the next time you run into him. For all we know, he might suddenly start sparkling like a diamond and turn out to be this incredibly cultured, highly educated, super wealthy guy who just happened to have a really bad day... you know, the kind of day where his luck ran out because he bumped into you... maybe the whole thing will transform into one of those gorgeous fairy tales you'll tell your grandkids, passed down through generations until it becomes a legend told all over the States...🙂 Honestly, I’d probably hand over my number if the guy could actually convince me he isn't seeing anyone else... though, let's be real, he probably won't be calling me every single day since he doesn't exactly have the funds for it... even though, based on how he talks, it sounds like some sort of verbal non-aggression pact where he's basically saying, "I'll give you a ring whenever I'm feeling the itch"...🤷