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Thinking about a Handgun as a First-time Owner
Posted on 7/28/12 at 4:33 pm
Posted on 7/28/12 at 4:33 pm
I'm in the process of educating myself right now for a purchase at some point in the future. Hoping some veteran gun owners on this board can help educate me. Ultimately considering a concealed carry permit down the road.
Primary reasons for wanting to own:
1. Some recent local and national events, coupled with a few events in the past have my wife and I having the conversation.
2. Don't like the idea of not having a weapon at home should I ever need it.
3. For the first time I think I've found a gun that I would actually enjoy shooting, owning, and taking care of.
Some background:
1. I'm naturally leary of guns because of first-hand and third-hand experiences.
2. Have very limited experience shooting bb guns, .22 rifles, and .20 shotguns as a teen. Very comfortable and proficient with the rifles as far as target shooting. Didn't enjoy shooting the shotgun as much.
3. My wife grew up a country girl and was comfortable shooting small shotguns. She also possessed a .22 handgun as a college student for home defense(don't think she ever fired it). She has become vehemently anti-gun since having a kid, though. I had to convince her just to keep a bb gun in the house for my boy and me to target shoot with. She is willing to talk about it now, though.
4. We both are extremely weary about keeping guns in the house with a middle schooler. My kid has shown to be responsible with the bb gun as well as a good target shooter. Obviously a hand gun would be a totally different level though.
So I'm interested to know how to get started. There are quite a few NRA classes held around my state. Is there one or several that would be best? How do I go about trying out guns to find a good fit? What else should I expect to purchase to go along with the gun? I don't want to get into guns and calibers specifically in this thread (I actually want to start a separate thread for that because I have my eye on two particular guns for myself). But I'm fairly certain I want to start my wife out with a .22 revolver (yes, I know it's not a "man stopper" and all of the usual arguments that usually follow small calibers; but knowing her, I think that's what she would be most comfortable starting out with).
Yes, I've read the board's FAQ.
TIA
:tl;dr:
Primary reasons for wanting to own:
1. Some recent local and national events, coupled with a few events in the past have my wife and I having the conversation.
2. Don't like the idea of not having a weapon at home should I ever need it.
3. For the first time I think I've found a gun that I would actually enjoy shooting, owning, and taking care of.
Some background:
1. I'm naturally leary of guns because of first-hand and third-hand experiences.
2. Have very limited experience shooting bb guns, .22 rifles, and .20 shotguns as a teen. Very comfortable and proficient with the rifles as far as target shooting. Didn't enjoy shooting the shotgun as much.
3. My wife grew up a country girl and was comfortable shooting small shotguns. She also possessed a .22 handgun as a college student for home defense(don't think she ever fired it). She has become vehemently anti-gun since having a kid, though. I had to convince her just to keep a bb gun in the house for my boy and me to target shoot with. She is willing to talk about it now, though.
4. We both are extremely weary about keeping guns in the house with a middle schooler. My kid has shown to be responsible with the bb gun as well as a good target shooter. Obviously a hand gun would be a totally different level though.
So I'm interested to know how to get started. There are quite a few NRA classes held around my state. Is there one or several that would be best? How do I go about trying out guns to find a good fit? What else should I expect to purchase to go along with the gun? I don't want to get into guns and calibers specifically in this thread (I actually want to start a separate thread for that because I have my eye on two particular guns for myself). But I'm fairly certain I want to start my wife out with a .22 revolver (yes, I know it's not a "man stopper" and all of the usual arguments that usually follow small calibers; but knowing her, I think that's what she would be most comfortable starting out with).
Yes, I've read the board's FAQ.
TIA
:tl;dr:
This post was edited on 8/7/12 at 11:00 pm
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Posted on 7/28/12 at 4:35 pm to shutterspeed
here we go
Posted on 7/28/12 at 4:37 pm to shutterspeed
Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
Posted on 7/28/12 at 4:44 pm to BarDTiger81
Congrats on wanting to use your rights and own a gun. No a 22 is not a man stopper but its better than nothing, and will do the job if she knows how to use it "by putting the bullett in the target and not trying to scare someone with it", put a 22 round in and intruder and no telling where the bullett will end up.
And im not making any suggestions on you nor your wife because you seem to have made your mind up and didnt even let us know what you are looking at.
And im not making any suggestions on you nor your wife because you seem to have made your mind up and didnt even let us know what you are looking at.
Posted on 7/28/12 at 4:44 pm to shutterspeed
I have a 22 revolver. Great gun to shoot targets and practice. You can shoot all day for a fee dollars. Then you can look for something bigger. I like the looks of the Ruger LCR in 38 or 357. Hammerless easy to use and dependable.
Posted on 7/28/12 at 4:45 pm to shutterspeed
quote:
So I'm interested to know how to get started. There are quite a few NRA classes held around my state. Is there one or several that would be best? How do I go about trying out guns to find a good fit? What else should I expect to purchase to go along with the gun?
Do you have somewhere to shoot?
Range or woods etc.
Do you have friends with guns?
Posted on 7/28/12 at 4:46 pm to FieldandStream
quote:
And im not making any suggestions on you nor your wife because you seem to have made your mind up and didnt even let us know what you are looking at.
I haven't completely made up my mind. She hasn't even put her hands around one. I just like the idea of a revolver in a small caliber for her at first to ease her into the idea of owning and carrying a gun.
Posted on 7/28/12 at 4:47 pm to FieldandStream
assasins us 22 pistols for a reason. they kill are accurate and quiet. Get a ruger 22 oe similar and learn to shoot. For 40 bucks you can buy 1100 rounds at walmart
Posted on 7/28/12 at 4:47 pm to Nascar Fan
quote:
Do you have somewhere to shoot?
I should've added that to my op. I'm not specifically aware of places to shoot right now. That will definitely play a part.
Posted on 7/28/12 at 4:48 pm to TutHillTiger
quote:
Get a ruger 22
That's what I was looking at.
Posted on 7/28/12 at 4:52 pm to shutterspeed
Y not at least 22 mag. Wife will never know difference
Posted on 7/28/12 at 4:53 pm to FieldandStream
But if you hadnt made uo mind, i woul definitely go with a hammerless revolver! In 357 snub or something. Small revolver with alot of knockdown and very reliable and safe to use.
Posted on 7/28/12 at 5:04 pm to FieldandStream
quote:
But if you hadnt made uo mind, i woul definitely go with a hammerless revolver! In 357 snub or something. Small revolver with alot of knockdown and very reliable and safe to use.
Obviously the determiner will be how she feels actually trying out the guns. I'd be open to anything.
ETA: Imma try to steer the topic back to getting started just for the moment.
This post was edited on 7/28/12 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 7/28/12 at 5:07 pm to shutterspeed
Stop n think shutter.
What I read is that u are wanting a HG but not sure of them, not easy w firearms, have a kid at hm who more than likely isn't savvy w guns.
I don't like this setup.
What I read is that u are wanting a HG but not sure of them, not easy w firearms, have a kid at hm who more than likely isn't savvy w guns.
I don't like this setup.
Posted on 7/28/12 at 5:08 pm to shutterspeed
You could probable get a 22 revolver for under $200 in Baton Rouge. Cheap way to start.
I have no experience with a Ruger 22 semi auto. But if you think you want a semi auto in the future that would be a good start also.
I have no experience with a Ruger 22 semi auto. But if you think you want a semi auto in the future that would be a good start also.
Posted on 7/28/12 at 5:15 pm to Nodust
quote:
Ruger 22 semi auto.
Just bought the wife & daughter a SR22 & we all love shooting these
Posted on 7/28/12 at 5:42 pm to Nascar Fan
Back to topic, you are interrested in getting started.
-You are not experienced nor wife
-you have a child
1-get a lock box for the gun that can only be opend by palm print so that it is safely away from the child
2-you need to be comfortable with the gun as well as your wife for it to be effective
With that said i think every non criminal should own a gun and be familiar with it for protection of his home and family.
-You are not experienced nor wife
-you have a child
1-get a lock box for the gun that can only be opend by palm print so that it is safely away from the child
2-you need to be comfortable with the gun as well as your wife for it to be effective
With that said i think every non criminal should own a gun and be familiar with it for protection of his home and family.
Posted on 7/28/12 at 6:05 pm to SenseiBuddy
quote:
Stop n think shutter. What I read is that u are wanting a HG but not sure of them, not easy w firearms, have a kid at hm who more than likely isn't savvy w guns. I don't like this setup.
I'm not bringing anything home right now. I want us all to become more experienced and knowledgeable about them right in order to make a sound decision.
This post was edited on 7/28/12 at 6:07 pm
Posted on 7/28/12 at 6:54 pm to Nascar Fan
I love 22's. Perfect plinker diller shooter. Cheap to buy and shoot.
Posted on 7/28/12 at 7:47 pm to shutterspeed
quote:
4. We both are extremely weary about keeping guns in the house with a middle schooler. My kid has shown to be responsible with the bb gun as well as a good target shooter. Obviously a hand gun would be a totally different level though.
You might be wary or leary but unless you are very tired, you wont be weary.
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