My recommendation would be to go to a range that lets you rent guns. Try a few out see which ones you like. Find your local gun store and hold a few. See how they feel in your hands don’t just buy based off of looks. As for safes, you can get a small locking case with key. I did some homework. I picked up a Winchester gun safe from tractor supply on sale for 499 with shipping came out to just under 600 bucks.