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What state do you live in? The people selling the gun, and I would go with a new one, will know all the paperwork you need and they will help you fill it out. In most states you have to have at least a drivers license and in some states a hunting license or a safety course before you can buy. If you want a cheap revolver, a new one, go for either a Charter arms or a Taurus. Caliber for a beginner should be as small as possible but at the same time potent enough to put down an attacker. I would recommend a .357 magnum and fire .38 special ammo until you get used to the gun.

Going to any shooting range, which you can find on the net with a search, will put you in touch with instructors who can teach you how to shoot and the safety aspect of using firearms.

You can find out the laws of your particular state also by doing a google or some other search on the net. The main thing is, find a range and ask the people running it for advice, they usually are happy to help. Also, join the NRA, we need as many members as we can get.