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"Yeah, the kick is how much it bounces. It's more commonly called the recoil. You're probably better starting with a handgun of some sort, or maybe a submachine gun  if you want a little more power," She said, walking over to the rack before picking out a Glock 17.
She handed it to Veronica carefully.
"Keep the barrel pointed down the range at all times, and don't let your finger rest on the trigger," She said seriously.