Is it possible to buy a gun in Europe?

I'm British, I've always been curious about the gun culture in the US and I'm looking to buy my first gun. <br><br>Is this possible for me, as a resident of Europe?<br><br>Also, where would you recommend buying a gun, and what would you recommend buying?<br><br>I don't have any experience of firearms or gun laws, so I'm just curious as to what's possible.