Firearm Question

[Civic96]

I want to start shooting. I was wondering what goes into obtaining a shooting permit in the state of NJ. Does it cost a lot of money? How about some pistol reccomendations too...


Would a desert eagle be too much for me to handle, especially as a first gun. Im really just throwing things into the air. I dont even know how much one would cost.

[sandt38]

Have you ever shot anything? I reccomend learning how to shoot a rifle or shotgun first. Take your state's big game hunting course, and learn about gun safety. The biggest problem with guns nowadays is simply that no one knows how to properly treat, care (and care for) store and properly handle a weapon.

Think small... buy a cheap .22 Cal rifle. They can be had for $100, with a hundred rounds of ammo going for about $4. Learn how to sight, fire, and properly care for the weapon. Then get a pistol. At the hunter safety course, you should be told how to acquire pistol permits. Typically local adult education courses (likely taught right at your high school) will have courses regaurding permits.

A .38 is a good starter pistol. I had a .38 S&W Snub nose first. I graduated to a Colt Python (.357 Mag) and finally to a Colt Anaconda (.44 Mag) which was a monster. Now, I have an old Colt MK Vi .45 military pistol, reserved for home defense. I had a Desert Eagle, Thompson Contender, Walther PPK, and an S&W .44Mag as well. I never liked the automatics, they always jam up. The hotter they get, the worse they are at accuracy and jamming. I found Revolvers to be more attractive, accurate, and considerably more reliable than automatics.

I prefer rifles. They are more accurate, less fatiguing, more useful, better looking, and simply more fun to shoot. Not to mention, laws regaurding their posession and use are simple compared to pistols.

[Civic96]

Do online shooters count?

how much does an average pistol go for?

[The_Ancient]

if you have never shot before a Dessart Eagle is WAY too much for you....

Like Seath Said get use to Rifles first..

start with a 22cal and work you way up..

I started Shooting 22 when I was 11 years old..

Best Gun I ever Shot was a SKS

Why do yu want a Dessart Eagel anyway, that is ALOT of firepower

[The_Ancient]

Originally posted by Civic96@May 31 2004, 10:32 PM
Do online shooters count?

how much does an average pistol go for?

Depends, New Used or Black Market


and what Caliber you want

D eagle will Range from $800 to $1400 depending on Age, Condition and Finish but like a Said .50cal's are not for the beginners

[sandt38]

Originally posted by Civic96@May 31 2004, 11:32 PM
Do online shooters count?

how much does an average pistol go for?

Figure on spending somewhere from $300-1000 bucks for a decent pistol.

I didn't like my Desert Eagle. It felt cheap, for an $800 pistol. I like the feel of a revolver. Go to a local gunshop and heft the weapons, get a feel for them, and you will see what I mean.

[Civic96]

I will have to talk to my uncle. I think he has a few.

[The_Ancient]

you can get a 9 on the streets for $75........

I dont recommend it though

[The_Ancient]

I want to Expand my Thought a little

if you looking for a all around useful gun I do recommend a 9mm.. they are cheap, reliable and the ammo is also cheap

they are made in every style from small compact to large, every finsh from Black to Gold

However I do think you should get some Training on Rifiles and Shotguns, and safty/car


aslo for IN HOME defense the best is a Short Barrel Shot gun (shortest allowed by law in your state) with a Small Shot,

with a High Power Pistol or refile the Chances of "through wall travel" is great. putting everyone in your home.building in danger inadvertatly

with a Shot Gun the rage for a lethal hit is much lower, which is fine inside the home...

you need to determin what your purpose for the gun is and then decide which to get

dont pick one that "looks cool" or "has the most power" that is a bad way to pick a gun

in closing one of the guns I wish I could get is

http://www.armalite.com/sales/catalog/rifles/ar50.htm

I just want it.. I have not Purpose for it, probally would never even shoot it, :P

look at what is comes with

COMPLETE WITH: OWNERS MANUAL
LIFETIME WARRANTY
TYLENOL
EAR PLUGS


ROFL

[Civic96]

I want a gun to go to the range with and practice my shot. I think it will be a new hobby for me, along with the many others.



MIKE!! Thats a sniper rifle! All you need now is some camo and you will be good to go.