So my dad is picking up a pistol and taking my advice to get some training. He is looking to get the pistol mainly for protection. I live in Texas so I am not close enough to help him out. He hasn't shot anything but black powder in the past 30 years or so. I saw LAV was going to be down there but he can't make it to that course. He lives out in the west valley to give you guys some insight in location. Any insight would be appreciated.