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!
There are many threads on this. Go to a gun shop, apply. If you have a clean background in takes a few minutes, even in CA. If you don’t know what your doing 1st get a shotgun - just a basic one - be honest with the shop as to your intent and experience and they will help and not oversell you. A pistol should be a second gun, and don’t go super cheap (e.g., highpoint) but you don’t need anything crazy either - the pistol is more for practice as it’s hard to find a range that let’s you use a shotgun unless you’re shooting clay. Bottom line - as the gun shop - generally they are all very helpful unless you front like you know everything.
just a nitpick with this, go to a local, SMALLER gunshop, NOT a chain, somewhere like cabellas or dicks or academy is going to squeeze you for every penny(most of them anyhow) without regard for what gun is best FOR YOU
I'm going to disagree on Academy. Ours is often the best price in town, and they will price match competitors. The people behind the counter aren't that helpful but if you know what you need going in it's a good option.