re: Looking into buying a 9mm and I have a couple questions.

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Looking for something under $600 I’m contemplating between a smith and Wesson mp9 shield, Springfield, or Kimber micro 9mm.

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You're gonna get 100 replies -- most of which you should ignore (But you won't know which ones, because you're new to guns - it's a Catch 22).

Of the pistols you mentioned, go with the Shield.

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Also I live in Kansas which is right to carry. I’m from Louisiana and go home a couple times a year. Do I still need to get a permit for when I travel home?

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As far as your permit question. It's not a dumb one at all. If you are a Kansas resident (your driver's license is going to be a major determinant), you can't carry concealed in LA. w/o a permit. To carry concealed in LA you'll need a permit that was issued by a state with which LA has reciprocity.

If you're a resident of LA., you'll obviously be fine in KS if they don't even require permits.