Zappadragon, . . . you might also cast around your area for any local IDPA clubs or shoots that may be going on. (Thats short for International Defensive Pistol Association.)
I just went to one in Columbus, Ohio not long ago: cost for the evening was one box of ammo ($10), entry fee ($15), and one Tim Horton Coffee ($1.20).
Had two hours of good very, very, very, very, basic instructions. Gun handling techniques, . . . defensive manuevers, . . . defensive tactics, . . . trigger control, . . . different reloading scenarios, . . . body shots/head shots, . . . strong hand/weak hand. These were some of the topics covered, and got to shoot up a box of ammo.
I met some really good people, mostly CCW types, average Joes that just want to up their abilities some. Had a very pleasant evening, and I am mulling over whether or not I will join as it is really a stretch for my driving and commitment to it.
Anyway, . . . give them a look.
May God bless,
Dwight