hi and welcome buddy, most people over here tend to start off with a descent air rifle but the law is very different over here, you are able to buy what ever type of gun you like so your starter gun will be so much different and so will your chosen quarry, but the principle is just the same, buy what you can afford and you are comfortable with, don't start with too big a caliber work your way up, learn target shooting before going onto live targets, and as for clothing wear cammo that matches the terrain where you are going to shoot and a good pair of sturdy boots, all the best buddy and good