Posted on 12/16/2009 10:08:01 AM PST by bonillamktg
I am ashamed to say that I am 30 years old and do not own a gun. I grew up in a house without guns and never really thought about it until recently (as I started a drastic shift from being politically agnostic to a staunch conservative Constitutionalist) and now I am a new homeowner and new father and every day I think about needing to get multiple firearms. I need to start somewhere but, other than getting recommendations from a few friends I respect, I am a bit lost, having never fired a handgun before (I've shot several rifles and shotguns before).
My question is: What recommendation would you give me as the first gun I should own? I want this first gun to be easily carried concealed (I plan on getting my concealed carry permit ASAP), a good weapon for protection of my home, easily usable by my wife (who has never shot a gun in her life), and ideally, I'd like to get armed for $300-400.
Don’t forget the triple concertina, fugas, trip flares, claymores, motion lights, trip alarms and an M-60 on the roof just in case.
Check your local pawn shops and free trader papers for good deals..........
Kreighoff Double in .416 Rigby.
Pump action Rem 12 guage shotgun with extended mag and shortest legal barrel. Overall best for the money.
1.) Clock 19?...................does it need winding?..........;^)
A special consideration for use of a weapon for indoors self-defense:
How many people besides you are in your home?
If you fire your weapon and miss, consider whether or not the type of weapon and the type of load in it will pass through your interior walls; and if so, who else might it hit?
S&W .38 Airweight with concealed hammer. Light weight, easily fits in your pocket or in a concealed holster, five shot and very safe. It shoots every time you pull the trigger but won’t shot until you pull the trigger.
First, ask yourself if you could kill another human being. If the answer is ‘no’ then do not buy a firearm.
Second, whatever firearm you get, make sure you practice, practice, practice. Enroll in one of the great courses out there like the following:
http://www.defense-training.com/
Third, if you have kids, teach them the NRA Eddie Eagle program. If they have an interest, get them a .22 rimfire so they can join you at the range. It makes for great bonding between parent/offspring.
Finally, you will hear a million opinions on what to buy. Try different firearms. If you join a range, make friends and ask to try what they shoot. There is no “right” answer.
bump
ping!...........
He has the same typing problem as me...I believe he meant to type a “G” instead of a “C”. Don’t be so tough. We need “Spell Check”.
A good M10 S&W can be had for $300 or less. See http://smith-wessonforum.com/ You wll find what you are looking for. A good revolver will serve you and wife well. Stay away from off brand junk.
These are high-quality pistols at a great price.
bump
After you have a 12 ga, then a 1911 45. Then after those two basics I would get the AR/M4
Good post.
Lots of good suggestions out here.
Get it and learn how to shoot it.
Wife as well.
Anything you buy must be range and backyard OK.
Plan on spending as much in practice ammo as you do
on the gun.
read
Well, instead of cleaning his Glock.................
bump
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.