I’ve never fired a gun before. I’d like to learn but I admit I’m a little afraid of guns.
Do you know any responsible gun owners in the family or neighborhood? Go out shooting with one, maybe chip in for ammo. You'll have a great time.
Commit the safety rules to heart and you will be okay. One habit you will need to break is the tendency to grab the trigger. Every time you pick up something with a trigger—squirt gun, spray bottle, etc.— you probably grab the trigger. It's natural and everyone does it. If you can get in the habit of pointing your index finger instead of curling it around the trigger, you shouldn't ever have a problem with an accidental firing.