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I'm considering purchasing a handgun (first timer) I have some questions
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:07 pm
1st- If you buy a handgun, do you have to register it? Would you register your or why should I not register it.
2nd- Are there any laws I should read up on before purchasing one?
3rd- Any suggestions, I've never fired a handgun before. I've handled a few. I know I should grip the gun before I purchase to make sure it fits with my hand. I'm considering a glock 23 (a cop friend told me that was good for self defense). Do any of you suggest it?
TIA
2nd- Are there any laws I should read up on before purchasing one?
3rd- Any suggestions, I've never fired a handgun before. I've handled a few. I know I should grip the gun before I purchase to make sure it fits with my hand. I'm considering a glock 23 (a cop friend told me that was good for self defense). Do any of you suggest it?
TIA
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Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:10 pm to poncho villa
quote:stop
I've never fired a handgun before
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:12 pm to poncho villa
No registering required. You should register for a concealed carry course. That will teach you everything that you need to know.
You should probably find a gun range that will rent different handguns for you to try. You may or may not like the Glock. It is better to try a bunch of different styles before spending the money.
You should probably find a gun range that will rent different handguns for you to try. You may or may not like the Glock. It is better to try a bunch of different styles before spending the money.
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:12 pm to Colt M4A1
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:13 pm to mark65mc
ok thanks
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:16 pm to poncho villa
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:17 pm to poncho villa
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I've never fired a handgun before.
Go rent a few guns from Precision Firearms Baton Rouge
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glock 23 (a cop friend told me that was good for self defense).
I wouldn't recommend a sub-compact for a first gun unless you're planning on concealed carry.
This post was edited on 5/15/13 at 4:18 pm
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:17 pm to poncho villa
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3rd- Any suggestions, I've never fired a handgun before. I've handled a few. I know I should grip the gun before I purchase to make sure it fits with my hand. I'm considering a glock 23 (a cop friend told me that was good for self defense). Do any of you suggest it?
wear gloves when you grip guns that aren't yours. Sometimes people buy these guns to shoot people and if your finger prints are on them, you could get in serious trouble.
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:18 pm to Colt M4A1
Get a small .22 revolver.
Learn to shoot a handgun(its different)
Move up to a bigger gun.
Learn to shoot a handgun(its different)
Move up to a bigger gun.
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:20 pm to Purple Spoon
i had a glock 23...simple N effective
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:24 pm to Chad504boy
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wear gloves when you grip guns that aren't yours. Sometimes people buy these guns to shoot people and if your finger prints are on them, you could get in serious trouble.
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:25 pm to poncho villa
Before you do one single thing, go take a hunter safety course. It's less about hunting and more about gun safety.
Concealed carry is less about gun safety imo
Concealed carry is less about gun safety imo
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:25 pm to poncho villa
g19 or gtfo
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:25 pm to poncho villa
Get some training before you make your purchase. The safest handgun you can own and operate properly is a revolver. They are 100% reliable and very easy to operate.
Buy your gun legally at a gun store. There is a background check but no gun registry.
A Glock 23 is a lot of gun for somebody who has absolutely no training or experience. I carry one as my duty weapon. We take two solid weeks to train our officers to carry them. By the time they qualify, they have fired at least 2000 rounds through them. They continue to re-qualify quarterly, shooting about 400 rounds at each training session.
Take a gun safety training class BEFORE you get a gun.
Buy your gun legally at a gun store. There is a background check but no gun registry.
A Glock 23 is a lot of gun for somebody who has absolutely no training or experience. I carry one as my duty weapon. We take two solid weeks to train our officers to carry them. By the time they qualify, they have fired at least 2000 rounds through them. They continue to re-qualify quarterly, shooting about 400 rounds at each training session.
Take a gun safety training class BEFORE you get a gun.
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:25 pm to Broke
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Before you do one single thing, go take a hunter safety course. It's less about hunting and more about gun safety.
Concealed carry is less about gun safety imo
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:26 pm to poncho villa
Poncho, check these out:
Smith and Wesson M&P 9
HK45 Compact
Smith and Wesson M&P 9
HK45 Compact
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:31 pm to LSUwag
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Revolver.....They are 100% reliable
Is the OB going down that road again?
This post was edited on 5/15/13 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:35 pm to PvilleP
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Is the OB going down that road again?
Smith and Wesson .357 stainless with a 5" barrel FTW!!!!
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:38 pm to PvilleP
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This post was edited on 5/15/13 at 4:38 pm
Posted on 5/15/13 at 4:44 pm to dawg23
No gun is 100% reliable.
When a revolver fails, it is easier to recover than a semi-auto. Just pull the trigger and the cylinder rotates to the next round.
On a semi-auto, you'd need to TAP, RACK, BANG...
When a revolver fails, it is easier to recover than a semi-auto. Just pull the trigger and the cylinder rotates to the next round.
On a semi-auto, you'd need to TAP, RACK, BANG...
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