I wont say im not skilled; I have shot guns for years. Ive never been a big hunter but my entire family is so I am very familiar with firearms. Ive shot everything from a .22 mag to a .357 mag to an AK. Ive shot the 870 before and the kick wasnt terrible.

but I am far from an expert or a gun collector. I know how to clean em and load clips but I couldnt build one.

Ill put it this way; not quite a novice but FAR from an expert