• Xanthrax@lemmy.world
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      I don’t like reddit anymore, but there’s /r/liberalgunowners. I’d suggest taking a safety course, then renting (edit: multiple firearms) at the range, and then buying what you think you need/ like.

      Edit: Guy bellow me is also right.

      Edit edit: I forgot about this part. You should prepare yourself to spend the amount of money needed to buy an older, used car. It depends on the state, but that was my experience. Around 4k with EVERYTHING involved.

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        Seconded on the safety course. Ask all your questions then, too.

        It’s worth mentioning that you should try out a few options before going with the first gun you try. My spread went down by half in a day just by finding the one that fit my hand right.

        And lastly, stay in practice. Like anything, if you don’t do it for a while, your skill will plummet. The last thing you want do is try to remember the fundamentals in a life or death situation.

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        $4k?? No fuckin way lol. You can buy a glock or even an AR for under $500 right now. 500 rounds of 9mm for the glock is $150 or 1000 rounds of .556 is $450. $50 for a couple hours at the range with a friend that can show you the ropes.

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          This is CA, including the course and all the bells and whistles. My glock was 1k alone. We’re limited to the gen3 glock due to the California roster, and it’s still expensive (mostly paperwork).

          Edit: My bad, I also included ccw in my head.

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            I just moved from CA, and yeah CCW adds a lot (if you even live somewhere you can realistically get one). $1k for a Glock is crazy town, man. Even at the beginning of covid they weren’t that much.

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              Nah, for sure. I believe it was about $500 originally, but after shipping, taxes, background check, other fees, etc… about 1k. Half the price was paperwork. That was about 8 years ago? I’m not sure if the gen3 became more available. I know the shield is pretty cheap.

              I hope you enjoy your move!

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                Thanks! Moved for family reasons, and very much miss California. It’s not without benefits though, at least when it comes to firearms. I can mail order ammo without any kind of license, and I can 3d print my own guns if I so choose. Nice that this state also recognizes my CA CCW.

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      Find a local gun store, tell them you’re new and want to learn. If they’re not in your face with MAGA, they’re probably alright. Depending on where you live, you may or may not be able to be discerning with your choice. Most gun stores are gonna lean right. They’re not really gonna side with groups that want to reduce their business.