Ear protection. You post enough here that I think everyone can assume you'll be a shooter for life, so try to get something that gives you good sound protection. In the long run, you'll thank yourself. In the beginning, ear protection is something one often figures he/she can invest in "later", but it's really something to start out with if you can. Eye protection too, even if it's just sunglasses. If you are going to shoot semi-auto pistols, a baseball cap pulled down to just above your glasses can keep flying brass from bonking you on the noggin. Oh, and have fun, that's important too.