Getting a gun for protection - first gun need advice?
961673
Probably the gun will give you only a false sense of security.  Often they are not readily available, (in a cupboard, in the other room, locked or not loaded), when you might actually need them.  Many times guns are taken away from the victim and even used on them by the preps.  \nYou need to be VERY familiar with a gun to make it useful, just like any other tool.  \nA cell phone, house alarm, electric shock or pepper spray type defensive weapon is a better choice for someone who needs protection and is not a trained gun user.
913772
Go to your local gun shop and ask them to order one for you, they will know what paperwork and permits you'll need to get one legally( IF you can even get one)
10519
My first handgun was a PPK, but I've always liked the Glock 17 (The 19 is just a mini 17). The 19 is considered the best for home defense. If you want something for sport, I love the PPK. The new PPK is really nice. A major difference is magazine size: 7 rounds for the PPK/S, and 15 for the Glock 19. \n\nBut then again, you can always buy it just to show off.
251314
First.. dont buy a cheep gun.. because thats what you'll get..A CHEEP GUN..if your going to target shoot only a smaller one is fine.. longer the barrel the more accurate it will be..Guns like "GLOCK" are lighter than others but there automatic..a little harder to learn on..So i would say a long barrel "RUGER" 22 It will hold its value also..I shoot a "Colt" 45 acp and am going to get a "GLOCK" 45..
424773
it really depends on the area you are playing. i bought an automatic submachinegun that has long range, accurate, and power, but it's $300. if you buy the rifle, you should buy a pistol for back up if someone comes right at you. just e-mail me if you have any question
173496
Mini 14 is a good all around rifle and it being a .223 caliber, ammo won't be super expensive. The AKM, a variant of the AK47 is also a good shooter with cheap, powerful ammo. (both weapons are military caliber) 22. rifles such as the 10/22 are fun plinkers and dirt cheap to shoot. It just depends on how big of a boom you want at the range. A .357 is a dependable weapon and as the gentleman above mentioned you can shoot .38 rounds with no modification. Another route you can take is to buy a handgun such as a 1911 style .45 and get the .22 conversion kit with it so that you can shoot .22 at tin cans and still have a .45 for home protection etc. etc.
507730
I would suggest a gun show or from private parties.  Whenever you buy a gun, insist on a receipt with the gun's serial number and the selling parties personal information.  This is for your protection if the gun is stolen.\n\nIf you're looking for a gun for self defense, you may want to do some research on caliber sizes. A .22 caliber isn't the best choice for self defense.  But it's a great gun for target practice and learning how to shoot.  It's also great for hunting small game. One of the most fun guns to own. It just doesn't have the stopping power needed for self defense.\n\nGood luck!
1157001
Best answer i can think of is go to a gun shop and look at several different pistols and see which fits your hand the best.   you will also want to get a pistol that you can handle.  while a 44 special bull dog may fit your hand well you probable wont want to shoot it enough to get good with it,   must remember that when you pull the trigger that bullet is going to go somewhere and you will want to practice enough to make sure it goes where you want it too.   some ideas for self defense calibers would be 32 acp, 32 mag, 38 special, 9 mm, 40 s&w, 357 sig, and 45 acp.   Your choice will depend on your body size and what you feel comfortable with.
375661
Buna Ziua Andrei!   Love your country!  I am former gunstore owner and at present am safety instructor.  Most states in the USA have some requirement to take familiarization and/or safety course before receiving license to be able to purchase a gun... although there are some more remote states where this is less necessary.  As was posted earlier, the US has written Constitution with Amendments which guarantee the Rights of any citizen to protect themselves from those who wish to do them harm.  I presently work in a city called Lexington, Massachusetts and here there is a great history from when the American revolution started when citizens took their guns and beat down the overbearing British monarchy... hence the legacy of guns in the hands of freedom-loving-people was born here.   The US has a culture of people who truly believe that freedom lies within the peoples' ability to guarantee that the government will never be more powerful than it's citizens.  It may be mostly symbolic, but the guns make it a real part of US custom.  Hope this helps!
970884
I second the Rem 710 for you. Can't go wrong and you can always trade it up in the future if you want, knowing you can get 80% or more of what you invested.  \n\nIt's a great beginner package, good quality and easy to operate and clean. \n\nStart with a bolt action gun. It will shoot better than you....meaning you can practice a lot from a bench rest and work on your shooting skills without dealing with the complexities of a semi-auto. \n\n30.06 is a good calibre. Easy to find and cheap practice ammo and it will serve to hunt just about anything you want in North America. Don't be seduced by any of the Magnum calibres. They are often more than is needed and can be expensive to practice with. They are in my book just "macho toys" for big boys.
236939
Manevitch is me. Probably not proper answers "etiquette" to ask a question of one member, though.\n\nThe M77 is a good gun. I'm fond of the Remington 700 action, but the M77 action is also solid. You can buy aftermarket triggers, bolts, and other accessories for the M77 easily at Brownells or even Midway.\n\nThe All-Weather is a good choice under two situations: you're shooting under a variety of temperatures, or you're shooting when it's raining, snowing, or sleeting. Hailing too, I suppose :-) The advantage to that model is that it has all stainless parts (stainless does rust; take care of the gun) and the stock is glass-filled nylon which means it's less apt to torque the action out of true as the temperature changes.\n\nI have no particular opinions about any calibers, though. If the .243 works for you, then go for it.
364347
lmao at the first answer, but that might be a little extreme. my suggestion would be take him with you to shooting range everytime you go, he will learn alot of it just by watching you handle the gun, next get him ready for the hunter education course (if available in your state) and i prefer to make my son's first gun a single shot, so he will learn to appreciate 1 shot at a time instead of going into the "rambo mode" just because he has a few rounds up in the mag. and be strict about gun safety he will only learn to repect firearms as much as you do.
971075
Thankyou for asking your question\n\nMany people ask this question all the time, they have long guns, but need a light a portable one. I think we all know a shotgun is the best. But, you want a backup or another gun a pistol is nice too. \n\nI recommend for the expert and non-expert no matter who to consider the revolver. A smith and wesson lady smith. I carry this model even though I am a man, because it is a nice revolver. Mine is in .38 spcl and my main carry gun is a Springfield 1911 .45 GI. Anyways the revolver is really simple, no confusing safeties and that junk, no jams etc. The .357 mag are nice because they don't really kick that much and my wife can handle one, plus you won't really notice in a firefight, you could always put in .38 spcl and shoot the assailant a couple of times. Another caliber to consider is the .41 magnum as that is a really nice round, but I have it in a Taurus tracker with a longer ported barrel so I don't know what the recoil is like in a shorter firearm. The .44 spcl is a good round to consider too, for revolver, as it is a great heavy bullet, and if you handload you could always load reduced recoil loads that still have a lot of power. \n\nIf you wanted to go with a semi-auto...\nThey are great too, but make sure as with every gun you practice with it especially if it is you house gun. Practice in low light and around obstacles and on the floor in awkward positions, because that is how it will be used. \n\nI don't recommend Glocks, I have had jams in them and think they are unsafe, I have heard of and tested the drop firings and feel more safe with my cocked and locked 1911. That is not a comparison of bad with bad, I feel really safe with cocked and locked I have seen 1911s dropped and the hammer bent and the guns don't go off unintentionally. The jams occurred  with 9mm and could have been cheap ammo, but i don't like the feel of the polymer and the grip angle. Doesn't mean they won't do what they are intended to do. I would still trust my life to it, and I own one.I also feel the glocks sometimes have more recoil. \n\nI would recommend the .40 s&w but outside of your preferences the .45acp is the best. I don't like the 9mm, heard lots of things from the military and police. The .45 is used by special forces, and now in my hometown most of the departments use .40 s&w. My friends son is going through the academy and they all use  the .40 mostly due to the druggies. The 9mm just goes through them. The .45 does not recoil alot. That I think is a myth of the .45. In the 1911 models recoil is really nice and they point very well. If you go with a polymer or plastic pistol the recoil is worse in .45. I have had some 9mm cal pistols recoil more than a my 1911 for example. \nDon't be scared though you can always get reduced recoil loads. I recommend the Sig Sauer pistols in .40 as they are really good, I also personally like best the browning hi-power. My Browning Hi-power is in .40, the hi-power is thinner than most hi-capacity 9mm/40s and points real well too. I recommend it for your wife and my wife loves it too, but I took it back :) \nThe 1911, hi-power, or sig sauer can be found used and some new for that price range, the sig sauers are more expensive but can be found used for cheaper. Probably the 1911 is the only one in that range (Springfield), but the hi-power might be found new. The revolvers definitely can be found in that range, with the plethora of smiths and colts around. I recommend Smith and Wesson or Taurus as I have always been pleased with them. I recommend the .45 or .40 in semi-auto and .44spcl or .41 mag or .357/.38 in revolver. \n\nRemember a house gun shouldn't be light and handy for carrying, so don't worry if it is bulky or a bear to carry, just make sure you like the feel, and you shoot it without flinching, and your wife can shoot it too, then you should be good. My grandma was petite and she shot the .357 mag load in a s
924496
The NRA has exactly what you want.  Go to www.nra.com and look at the things in the NRA store.\nI went the cheap route and bought a bound ledger book at an office supply store.  I record the serial number, a description of the gun, any identifying marks, when and from whom I bought it and how much I paid.  Then I take a good picture of the gun and paste it on the page along with the info.  I keep this book separate from my guns so that if they are destroyed or stolen I will have the needed info for the insurance company.  You might also want to check with your insurance company to see if there is anything else that they would like for you to keep in your record book.
1079205
I'm a former police officer, and for those of you who say "call the police" instead...you are in for a rude awakening. \n\nIF you can call while being attacked, raped, killed, or robbed...\n\nIF the police are not busy and can't get there within time to save you...\n\nIF you happen to know exactly where you are, and can tell that to the police while being attacked, raped, killed, or robbed...\n\nTheres an awful lot of "IF's" aren't there?\n\nI was shot at twice in the line of duty, and still FIRMLY believe in the right to carry a firearm for protection. However, you should receive training with it, and practice regularly. You should also know the regulations for the state where you live. The federal regulations shouldn't come into play.\n\nIf your interested in owning a firearm go to a reputable gun dealer and speak to them. There are firearms made specifically for womens smaller hands. They may even offer safety & training classes.\n\nWhile there are instances where firearms are taken away from the victim, there are also numerous instances where the dirtbag was shot & injured/killed. If you plan on carrying a firearm make sure your trained, AND if you pull out make sure you have the balls to use it...if not, then it could very well be taken and used against you. If you have problems killing someone who is attacking you then don't...however, if you don't have a problem with it then...lock & load. Good luck.
704225
The best defense is a good offense.  Pay attention to your surroundings, turn your head and look around you.  Don't walk past a male very closely and avoid groups of males.\nWhen you walk around a corner or a vehicle, keep several feet between you and the object.  If someone is hiding behind it, it gives you a second or two longer to react.\nDo NOT carry a firearm until you are familiar with how to use it AND you have made the decision to kill someone.  They are not for display, if you pull it out -- use it -- or they will take it.\n\nHowever, you can use any hard edge (book, package, etc..) as a blunt weapon.  You can use any pointed object (ink pen, nail file, etc...) to JAB with.  An umbrella with a sharp point (you can even file it a little) works really well.  But remember, JAB -- don't swing.\n\nThe goal is to survive.  Give up items and money.  But do not let them take you to another location. (going limp is a defense)\nAgain, the goal is to survive---regardless of what happens, survive.
645215
except reallity so you can deal with reallity.i am a foremer police officer,firearms instructor and now custom gunsmith.first put the weapon of choice in your hand,fit is 90%,second in real life situation nerves,adreneline, etc.takes over.with that said do not become a follower.if your dept. allows it choose a solid revolver.dependability is a must.police agency's have become victems of marketing with no common sence.semi auto are dependant weapons.they rely on the right bullet,the right primer,lubrication,hand position,inviroment and the ammo cycles the gun which means alot of your power goes out the slide when it starts to open.it is your life you are talking about,get real not fashionable!do not depend on reloading speed in your choice.that is childish.