As the title says, this is the final push needed for me to own a gun. We live in a relatively safe area and even though I’ve never been against owning a gun, I’ve never felt the need to get one. My wife who is very middle of the road politically wants us to get one now too, but we’ve never owned one before, so I have questions! You are all like family and I trust your opinions:
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Forgive me, I don’t know much (Especially terms), but we’d probably want a pistol. Any recommendations for someone brand new to firearms?
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What is the process like to acquire 1, especially in Commiefornia?
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We would want to be safe, learn about how to safely shoot it, and go to a range to get lessons. Is it as simple as calling ahead of time and just bringing your gun in?
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Any other tips for a noob?
Thanks fam!
Get something hefty. I'd recommend a Smith & Wesson with full capacity i.e. 15+ bullets in the magazine and a good barrel. You wouldn't be able to hit the broadside of a barn with one of those wimpy guns.
The process is lengthy and arduous. The most annoying part is the "waiting period." You can skip all that by getting it from an individual. Do you know a guy???? If not, prepare for a 5-day waiting period. Do not buy new. There is no point in paying $750 when you can pay $350 for the same shit.
Safe shooting is as simple as this. Get a pistol permit so you can keep your gun on you at all times, even in your car. Learn to grab your gun while avoiding the trigger so as to safely keep it in your pocket. Always treat your gun like it is loaded and never point it at anything you love, even while cleaning it. Always be aware of what is down range: is there something wayyyyyy behind your target you can't shoot? Example: when I was a child I shot a BB at a flower 3 feet away and hit a window 100 feet later. Know how your gun works. Google its assembly and disassembly. Know how hard your trigger pulls; some guns don't actually have safeties, they just have hard triggers. My S&W MP40 doesn't. Become proficient in its firing. And yeah, most any range will happily show you the ropes.
Get hollow-pointed bullets. They do way more damage. And that pistol is mostly for mobile defense. For flawless home defense get a fucking shotgun with some high-brass slugs and throw a drum magazine on that bitch.