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Post by crossfire on Mar 30, 2015 16:18:23 GMT -5
I know we have some gun enthusiasts here. So I would appreciate a little advice.
1) How difficult is it to get a gun permit in NY.? (Specifically Long Island) No rush.
2) What type of gun would be best for say home protection? I have fired many types of guns but am no expert. Used a Glock 9mm so I was thinking maybe something along those lines.
3) What is the best / safest storage for someone with children in the house?
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Post by Hotman on Mar 30, 2015 16:30:56 GMT -5
Many people go with a handgun like you say, as well as a shotgun.
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Post by crossfire on Mar 30, 2015 16:33:13 GMT -5
Thinking just a handgun.
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Post by tbp on Mar 30, 2015 16:34:03 GMT -5
1) Don't know since I don't live on LI. Maybe you can tweet Plaxico Burress as he has some relevant experience.  2) Anything is better than nothing but most folks I know use 9mm, .38, .357 mag, 40, 44, 45, etc with probably the 9mm and 40 cal being the most popular. I don't own either caliber, instead I have a loaded skunk ready to take down any and all miscreants. 3) Depends on what level of access you want. A $100 Stackon locker would be fine for regular storage. If you want bedside storage, 'they' make a wide variety of storage options with keypad locks, etc. that would provide adequate protection from most kids. |
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Post by Hotman on Mar 30, 2015 16:37:25 GMT -5
Right... but many go with one or more of each is what I mean. Shotgun will tend to work better in the dark at someone coming at you. Pretty much guaranteed to hit them with shot. Handgun may miss especially groggy at night etc, but you got more quick shots in most cases |
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Post by crossfire on Mar 30, 2015 16:48:04 GMT -5
Good advice but at least to start, I want to go slow. Never owned a gun before but the 9 mm seemed good.
Is there a better brand than others?
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Post by crossfire on Mar 30, 2015 16:51:17 GMT -5
As for access, I want to be able to get at it quickly but have it securely locked.
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Post by tbp on Mar 30, 2015 17:22:47 GMT -5
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Post by tbp on Mar 30, 2015 17:26:01 GMT -5
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Post by Jets Things on Mar 30, 2015 17:44:24 GMT -5
This is what I keep at home. Just in case.  |
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Post by crossfire on Mar 30, 2015 17:54:56 GMT -5
This is what I keep at home. Just in case. Remember to stuff the potato in the front of your pant, not the back. |
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Post by Wee Baby Shamus on Mar 30, 2015 18:08:19 GMT -5
1. 6 months to a year for a target permit. That means you can only transport to and from a range in a locked case unloaded. You probably should buck up n pay a service to help. If you have any kind of record u might not be approved
2. Home defense? Buy a shotgun and avoid the pistol hassle if you really have no gun love in your heart. As for pistols, there are tons so buy what feels good in your hand at the store. You cant go wrong with a ruger, glock, smith, colt, springfield, or sig. Stick with popular calibers with cheap ammo. 9mm is great but no smaller. 45 is great too. Dont buy a llama, kel tec, taurus or weird brand
3. Kids huh? There are little desktop gun safes the size of a shoebox that you put your fingers on and quickly punch a code in. No need for a huge safe especially one with a combination that takes time
Advice= shotgun is best. Keep the shotgun hidden in one spot and a few rounds in another. If you decide pistol, please buy a revolver if safety and reliability is a concern. No safety to hassle you, no feather trigger, no clips, no charging. Just point and shoot without failure. A 357 can be loaded with 38s. Or just get a 38. I carry a smith n wesson airweight hammerless .38. Its only 400 new. It will never let you down and youll have the least chance of accidents or failures than any auto in the world
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Post by Big L on Mar 30, 2015 18:17:06 GMT -5
Why don't you ask gunnails? Seems like a knowledgable fellow about guns.
And possibly nails. 16d are my favorite.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2015 18:24:36 GMT -5
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Post by crossfire on Mar 30, 2015 18:26:02 GMT -5
Excellent advice. I was already considering a service. I like the idea that some advice is given and range use included.
As for a record, I have never had one.
I understand the advice of a shotgun and I completey agree. But I would really prefer to stay away from a shotgun if possible. Would rather keep a gun out of sight / out of mind of others but safe. Plus even though the wife is good with this, I don't think shevwould be with a shotgun.
A shoebox sized safe sounds perfect. You mentioned putting fingers on it and a combination. Did you mesn they have one that has fingerprint recognition?
Another few more questions...
Do all 9 mm have feather triggers? I have installed a clip before but in showing my ignorance, wtf do you mean by charging?
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