Speaking of shotguns and learning I agree with your thoughts. Also I can't start my own post yet since I'm not a paying member but wanted to pass along that one of the greatest shotgun shooters ever born passed away this last week in Dallas, Texas.
Richard Smith was a champion of champions in the Pigeon Shooting ring. He traveled the world and won on every coast. Many called him King Richard. He was a kind, giving, and respected shooter. He also loved to teach the in's and out's of shooting moving targets. He will be missed by all that knew him.