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Opening Shots [First-time handgun buyer shares her experience]
CCI ^ | 5 August 2021 | Krissie Mason

Posted on 08/05/2021 5:01:36 AM PDT by COBOL2Java

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To: USS Alaska

After 50+ years, I had to replace a scope on my old 30-30 and it still shoots very flat

Flat compared to what.


21 posted on 08/05/2021 6:33:26 AM PDT by riverrunner
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To: COBOL2Java

I would add - get to a firearm safety class.


22 posted on 08/05/2021 6:36:16 AM PDT by taxcontrol (You are entitled to your opinion, no matter how wrong it is.)
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To: USS Alaska

There might be an option for you with a 7mm - 08. It is a 7 mm round necked down to fit in the 308 case. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7mm-08_Remington for more details.

I find it has the high velocity of the 30-06 but is light on recoil.


23 posted on 08/05/2021 6:39:23 AM PDT by taxcontrol (You are entitled to your opinion, no matter how wrong it is.)
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To: T-Bird45
It appears the author doesn’t live in a free state and was required to involve the local constabulary in what should be a normal exchange of business. If the chosen firearms outlet could not provide the information necessary for her to feel comfortable with the process, she needed to move on to another establishment. Since it seems there are special state requirements, the gun shop deals with those on every sale and should have been able to guide her accordingly without a special inquiry at the cop shop by her. JMO - I guess her “inner Karen” could not be satisfied without seeking further approval.

Summary of Minnesota Gun Laws

Minnesota gun laws operate on a shall-issue policy. Permits are issued at the local level by the Sheriff’s office in the applicant’s county of residence.

There is no permit, background check or firearm registration required when buying a handgun from a private individual.

Open carry is legal with a Minnesota permit to carry or a permit/license from a state that Minnesota honors. There is no stipulation in the law regarding whether that weapon must be concealed. A permit to carry constitutes a permit to purchase.

Concealed carry is legal with a Minnesota Permit to Carry a Pistol (PCP) or a permit from a state Minnesota honors. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and complete a firearms training course. Resident and non-resident permits are available. Non-residents can apply at any sheriff’s office. Permits are not required for transporting a firearm, keeping it at home or keeping it in a place of business. In terms of reciprocity, Minnesota will honor permits from states with similar requirements.

Self-Defense

In terms of self-defense, Minnesota law imposes a duty to retreat, which means that if a person feels threatened, he or she may only use deadly force as a last resort. Although Minnesota doesn’t have a Castle Doctrine law per se, it does recognize the principles of the doctrine because Minnesota law allows a person to use deadly force if the individual reasonably believes that the person or another person is at risk of great bodily harm or death or to prevent a felony from occurring in the person’s home.

Authorized Use of Force

Reasonable force may be used when the following circumstances exist or the actor reasonably believes them to exist, in part:

Justifiable Taking of Life

The intentional taking of the life of another is only legal if necessary in resisting or preventing an offense which the actor reasonably believes exposes the actor or another to great bodily harm or death or preventing the commission of a felony in the actor’s place of abode.

[Minn. Stat. §§ 609.06 & 609.065]

24 posted on 08/05/2021 7:00:59 AM PDT by COBOL2Java (Joe Biden is a squinty-eyed turnip brain)
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To: COBOL2Java

You’re assuming she still lives in the state where she grew up. I didn’t pick up any reference in the article to her current residence.

Just another note, unconnected to your reply...OMG - she had some .22WMR for the photos...I thought that was as scarce as hen’s teeth. Oh...good on her for her firearm selection.


25 posted on 08/05/2021 7:18:29 AM PDT by T-Bird45 (It feels like the seventies, and it shouldn't. )
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To: Georgia Girl 2

Ruger makes a great gun. Love my little ruger 10/22 riffle.


26 posted on 08/05/2021 7:25:39 AM PDT by glimmerman70
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To: COBOL2Java

That’s the way I learned. Plinking with a .22. Move up to 20 gauge.


27 posted on 08/05/2021 7:27:44 AM PDT by glimmerman70
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To: JAKraig

Yeah the 25’s are cool little guns but so small it’s scary. Sounds like you saved your friends life. Good for you. Could have ended up way bad.


28 posted on 08/05/2021 7:30:41 AM PDT by glimmerman70
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To: COBOL2Java

Bump


29 posted on 08/05/2021 7:41:33 AM PDT by sauropod (Amateurs built the ark; Professionals built the Titanic. Anon)
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To: T-Bird45
You’re assuming she still lives in the state where she grew up. I didn’t pick up any reference in the article to her current residence.

Had you done a little research on google or duckduckgo, you would have learned that she's an outdoorswoman living in Minnesota. But that's OK.

30 posted on 08/05/2021 7:47:25 AM PDT by COBOL2Java (Joe Biden is a squinty-eyed turnip brain)
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To: COBOL2Java

I like the .22 mag in a revolver.

But DA.

And nine shots.


31 posted on 08/05/2021 8:59:51 AM PDT by Mariner (War criminal #18)
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To: COBOL2Java

She should be able to find and pick up all those 9mm brass real easy.


32 posted on 08/05/2021 5:13:12 PM PDT by Scrambler Bob (My /s is more true than your /science (or you might mean /seance))
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To: COBOL2Java

What
is your need for owning a firearm?

That seems like a stupid question.


33 posted on 08/06/2021 8:21:35 AM PDT by jmacusa (America. Founded by geniuses . Now governed by idiots.)
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