concealed weapons permit and weapon (pistol)?

Question

I am about to turn 21 and I am going to get my concealed weapons permit. I dont know what kind of weapon i am going to get. I have never fired a gun and really dont know anything about them. Can someone point me in the right direction? how much should i pay for the permit/class and what type of gun pistol/revolver should i get, looking to spend between 200 and 400.

Answer 1

You can't go wrong with a Glock. If you MUST have a manual safety then look at a Springfield XD. Both are right at $400. Something cheaper than that might be a short barrel revolver like a Taurus or used S&W.



Before you bother with the class, you need to find a range locally that will allow you to rent and shoot a variety of guns. Only by using them (and getting some basic skills) will you be ready to pick and gun to carry in public.

Answer 2

You would have to check the law in your state because they vary on the age that a person must be. However , IF my information is correct it takes you being 21 to have a concealed weapons permit and you must be felony free and have no charges even attmepted with any type of a weapon. It usually takes 14-21 days to get a concealed weapons permit and you do have to state the nature of why you would want such a permit on the application with the local police department. So that is the best advice I can give you check with your Local police department and they will be able to guide you in the process and you have to pay for the pictures the fingerprinting and the application for the permit which is non-refundable if you are denied a permit. BUT realize IF youcarry any concealed weapon and get caught without the permit you will be risking 10 years in the federal penitentury. Good Luck hope this helps. One final thing, I would question the reason WHY you needed to carry a concealed weapon unless you were a security guard or a law enforcement individual or that line of work. You might think that over very carefully.

Answer 3

We need some more info. What state do you live in? Do they require a test? The permit should be a standard fee, here in PA we purchase them right at the courthouse. Mine cost me $25 and there was no class.



Classes can be expensive and it depends on what type of class we're talking about. I've seen them anywhere from $50 - $750 depending on what you're looking to do.



As for which gun you should be looking at, you can do your preliminary research on the Internet to find out who makes a good gun and what is a reliable model and the basic price range of the guns.



The next thing you're gonna need to do is to figure out what you're going to be doing with your gun. Is it going to be strictly for self-defense? Is it going to be holstered in your car? Are you going to leave it at home? Is it going to be a competitve target piece?



If you're going to holster and conceal a gun for personal protection and have one on you, you're gonna be looking for size and concealability. The bigger the gun, the harder it's gonna be to hide and the more uncomfortable it will be to wear. It's gonna be hard to conceal much of anything above a 4" barrel, especially when it's not cold out (layers). I have a KelTec P-3AT that is a tiny 6+1 (mag holds 6 +1 in the chamber). It's self-holstering with a clip and is pretty much undetectable. The thing is completely inaccurate at anything past 10 yards or so, so it's strictly protection. I got it after I was mugged and didn't have my Ruger P-94 on me because I can't conceal it comfortably (that thing is enormous, but it sure is pretty!). KelTec makes a 9mm that is virtually the same size, and now Ruger came out with a similar sized 9.



Other guns people like to conceal that I hear wonderful things about are the Glocks and the Springfield XDs. Both come in SubCompact and Compact (3" and 4" barrels), they are both exceptionally accurate and reliable. They will require holsters though.



If it's gonna be a car gun and you're not gonna carry it on you, then you're gonna want something relatively inexpensive but accruate and reliable. Makerovs are great for that! You can get a Mak for right around $200. They were the traditional sidearm of the Soviet military. Otherwise, you want something that if someone breaks in your car and takes, you're not out $1000s, but it's going to be reliable if you need it.



If it's for home use find a gun you like.



If it's for sport/target shooting, you're gonna want something that's accurate for you and has a longer barrel. This is where the 5" barrels are nice. They can shoot longer more accurately.



Ultimately, you're gonna want to go to a range that allows you to rent guns and test them all out. Find the ones you're most comfortable with and shoot the best with. Everyone is a little different, so just because you get a bunch of people ranting and raving over Glocks or Barettas doesn't mean that's the one you're gonna be best with. Take your time and figure it out. Also figure out if you want a SemiAuto or a Revolver. Personally I don't like revolvers, but I know other people that are completely the opposite.



If you're looking for a gun in the $200-$400 range, you're gonna most likely be in the used market, but again it depends on what you're looking for. My little KelTec was under $300 brand new, Makarovs are the same. My Ruger was about $400. But Glocks and XDs are around $600 new and you could probably get them for around $400 used.

Answer 4

You need to go to a range and try out some rentals. I can't tell you what you like. And take a class a get some practice in before you start carrying.



A bigger gun will be nicer to shoot but remember you will be carrying it more than using it if you do decide to carry.

Answer 5

use ur fists instead