Be sure to learn how to hand-load your own ammunition, and buy lots of supplies to meet your future needs. Obama plans on taxing ammunition with a 500% increase. (Said so on his website)
That way people can buy all the guns they want but can’t afford to shoot them. This philosophy was the same approach to get people to stop smoking. Make them 7 bucks a pack.
Also, look for a “License to own guns”, an annual “per gun” tax on those who own guns and declare all guns that are not registered, or face Federal Prison. And there will be several home searches to make examples of those who refuse. Just to generate fear in those who try to fight it.
Ultimate arsenal:
S&W M&P15T
Benelli M4
Armalite AR-10
Barrett 94B
Kimber Warrior
going to get a gun later this week...
BUMP!!!
My input is this:
My first gun that I bought in my adult life was a Remington Model 870 pump shotgun. The only thing I regret about it was selling it. For a general purpose firearm for hunting and social purposes, it was the right choice as a first gun, for me.
In these times, with a narcissistic sissy-boy "ruler" about to seize power, I suggest getting one's priorities in order in terms of what you want firearms for, and acquire them accordingly. For example, if you're thinking of CCW you obviously want a handgun instead of a long gun for your first choice.
This is also complicated by the consideration of what's going to be outlawed first. My theory, FWIW, is this:
1) Anything that's imported. He can stop that by executive order, and he will.
2) Certain types of ammo. The ignorantmasses won't object if he succeeds in banning "military" ammunition, to include .223, .308, 9mm, etc.
3) Semiauto handguns
4) "Assault weapons", construed to include any semiauto long gun, and possibly pump-action and lever guns too.
5) All handguns
6) All firearms
Admittedly, some of this will require "extraordinary" means for him and his minions to accomplish, but I won't be surprised to see conservative SC Justices "encouraged" to retire, etc, and replaced with @$$#01e$.
Whatever you buy, buy 1000 rounds of ammo for it and get some practice, and then stash what's left.
For "new" gun owners: When buying handguns, stick with revolvers because they're much less persnickety about ammo choices than pistols are, and they're less complicated to shoot. They don't fling your empties out either, they just stay in the chamber where you don't have to look for them. Plus, .38 spl practice ammo tends to be ubiquitous and reasonably priced, notwithstanding the present situation. Save your empties, and get set up to reload (handgun, rifle and shotgun) if your situation allows it.
DON'T TALK ABOUT GUNS OR SHOOTING AT WORK OR IN ANY OTHER SITUATION WHERE IT CAN BE USED AGAINST YOU, BECAUSE IT WILL.
BE CAREFUL WHO YOU GO SHOOTING WITH. Aside from the common-sense notion of avoiding unsafe people, someone may be just wanting to check out your stuff.
Avoid hyper-competitive and/or insecure people as well.
Join the NRA, LEAA, GOA, and JPFO and encourage those you trust to do the same.
Don’t ever sell any firearm. If it’s not a safety hazard it’s valuable to you. If it’s a safety hazard that can’t be fixed, cut it up with a torch and throw it away.
# 1. Semi Automatic (Basic)
Rifle: Ruger 10-22,
Pistol: Hi Point 9mm
# 2. Semi Automatic (High End)
Rifle: AR-15, FN-FAL, M1a, or M1 Garand
Pistol : M1911-A1
# 3. Revolver (Basic)
Taurus in 38 special
# 4. Revolver (High End)
S&W in 357 mag
# 5. Shot Gun (Basic)
Mossberg 500
# 6. Shot Gun (High End)
The Mossberg does it
# 7. Others
# 8. Recommended Accessories
Lots and lots of ammo.
# 1. Semi Automatic (Basic)
Rifle: Ruger 10-22,
Pistol: Hi Point 9mm
# 2. Semi Automatic (High End)
Rifle: AR-15, FN-FAL, M1a, or M1 Garand
Pistol : M1911-A1
# 3. Revolver (Basic)
Taurus in 38 special
# 4. Revolver (High End)
S&W in 357 mag
# 5. Shot Gun (Basic)
Mossberg 500
# 6. Shot Gun (High End)
The Mossberg does it
# 7. Others
# 8. Recommended Accessories
Lots and lots of ammo.
Here are some favorite of mine:
Autoloading full-size handgun: Colt 1911 .45 ACP
Autoloading deep concealed handgun: Kel-Tec PF9 9mm
Autoloading .22LR: Ruger Mark III
Double Action revolver: Ruger GP-100 .357 mag.
Autoloading .22LR rifle: Ruger 10/22
Lever-action rifle I: Winchester M94 Ranger Compact .357 mag. (16” barrel)
Lever-action rifle II: Winchester M94 Legacy .30 - 30
The OLY is no longer available new. This one has never been fired and it is brand new but the box fell apart, so it's sans that.
Instead of the revolver and shottie, I'd go with a Winchester M94 carbine (lever action) 30-30 and a bolt action 308 with a good 3x9 variable scope. Preferably with a BDC (bullet drop compensator) option. The venerable thutty thutty is great for all deer sized game and equally good for self defense. Especially in areas where handguns may already be restricted. It is totally non threatening in appearance. Look, it's the gun all our favorite cowboys used to win the west on the silver screen. Of course it's going to look innocuous to everybody but chuckie schumer.
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You’ll get plenty of advice on the weapons themselves, but do yourself a favor and check prices and availability of ammunition. A good revolver like the S&W 686 is a good option because you can fire .357, .38 or .38 +P through it. Having something you can afford to practice with is a good thing.
I say this having spent close to $150 on .45, .38 +P, .357 and 12 ga ammunition this weekend.
Why so much emphasis on the .223 rather than the 5.56/308? Does it have to do with the availability of ammo?
1. Semi Automatic (Basic): any 1911 clone, Ruger 9
2. Semi Automatic (High End): Sig-Sauer 9, .40, or .45, or H&K or Beretta
3. Revolver (Basic):Smith and Wesson - take your choice
4. Revolver (High End): Colt Python, if you can find one
5. Shot Gun (Basic): Remington 870
6. Shot Gun (High End): Benelli Super 90, Beretta
7. Others: Ruger 10/22 rifle, Bushmaster m4gery, Winchester 70 in 30’06, Marlin lever action in 30-’30, maybe a Ruger mini-14, maybe an AK47, maybe an M1 Garand, maybe an ‘03 Springfield, if you can find one, possibly a (Russian-made) SKS
8. Recommended Accessories: ammunition
Better make your move soon...
One of my faverites is a model 37 Ithica 12 gauge. Cheap, reliable and plentiful. Same with a 500 Mossberg.
How much would the shortest, legal double-barreled shotgun cost? Who makes ‘em, and which is best?
:-)
What kind of gun is good for the ladies? I’d like to buy one but I have very small hands.
Secondly, get a sling for every long gun and a holster for every sidearm. Weapons don't do you a damn bit of good if you set them down and walk away from them. That old adage of "a pistol is what you use to fight your way back to your rifle" is a load of crap...there's no excuse or not having your rifle on you!
My personal advice is buy a good .22 rifle first. They're easy to learn on, the ammo is still relatively cheap, they can be used to acquire food if the need arises, and in a WTSHTF scenario, a .22 can be used to get your hands on other weapons. I recommend the Marlin Glenfield, which has an integral 18-round tubular magazine, or the Ruger 10-22, which you'll have to buy detachable mags for.
Good luck...just be aware that at this late date, you're gonna pay through the nose for anything you buy.
Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!