Personal Introduction Chavak

[Channalee]

So my neighbor has been going to the rifle range with her son, where he's been teaching her to shoot.  She's kind of getting me interested, and I'm half-considering going along with them next time to give it a try.  I'm told that, here in New York State, you don't need a license to own a "long gun," and that's what my neighbor brings along to the range.  My neighbor explained to me that the gun she uses isn't really that long – her son got this kind for her and says it's popular with women because it's shorter and lighter than the other rifles.  I have no idea what she's talking about.  Chava, can you clue me in?
 
(P.S. – I have no desire to hunt animals.  I just want to shoot at targets to see why so many people enjoy it.)