Guns. And not whether you like them or you fear them.

I got to fire a full-auto Thompson and a full-auto PPSh at a gun range in Atlanta a couple weeks ago, and today I learned that somebody I know got a shotgun for their birthday, so I figured what the hell, I'll make a thread about 'em.

Have you ever fired any guns? What kinds? Was it at a range, or an open piece of land, or while hunting? Do you own any? What is your favorite of the ones you own or have fired? What's your favorite firearm in general?

[Disclaimer: Video games, paintball, Airsoft, and BB/Pellet guns don't count.]