Educate me on a pistol

Where are you located?

Go to your local range, ask to rent a hi-point.

Get a S&W Shield 9mm and take it shooting. It is one of the most loved concealed carry guns and it is affordable. That is my quick advice.

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I would like to buy a pistol to shoot at an indoor range for a hobby and carry in my vehicle for my personal protection.

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Glock G19 (Just a suggestion, there are a ton of guns out there that will do what you need)

https://us.glock.com/products/all

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I've never had anyone to teach me so i would like for someone to point me in the right direction on where to go that will teach the ins and out of carrying a handgun. (safety, cleaning, permit, etc)

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https://www.youtube.com/

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thanks in advance and sorry for my ignorance on them.

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Go have some fun. The more time you spend with a firearm, and the more you know about it and how it functions the more confident you will be with it.

What is your level of firearm experience?

I think it's very wise of you to seek out some training too to make sure you don't have any incidents with your handgun purchase.

I tell this to anyone I instruct - the best first gun for virtually anyone is a full or mid sized 9mm from a respected manufacturer. I have yet to find a person who has been unable to shoot some variation of full sized 9mm.

I would also advise you learn how to shoot on a full sized handgun first before you decide to carry. Most carry guns are a bit smaller than full sized guns and can be harder to shoot, so they aren't an ideal starting point. Plus if you have a significant other that you would want to learn to shoot as well, a full sized gun will work for both of you.

G19

I will certainly give you a call. Thanks!

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The fact that you are asking before purchasing shows that you are 100% more intelligent in this area than people who have no handgun experience and just go out and buy one. Gathering information is the first step in ensuring your personal protection in every situation.

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Well said. Too many people let their egos get in the way of seeking training.

I'm a big fan of having people start out with a revolver. They are very simple to use and extremely reliable. I would suggest a 4 inch Ruger GP 100. You can shoot .357 magnums and .38 specials out of it. Start by shooting .38 specials out of this gun. It will offer very little recoil and allow you to focus on overall technique while still providing enough for self-defense. When you are ready, you can then start shooting .357's which is all the power you will even need. The versatility is what makes this caliber so awesome.

Saved your #. Will give you a call on Thursday/Friday