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    Default First Handgun and Long gun?

    Hello Gunsite,

    Im curious to know which you got first (a handgun or long gun) and why you got it?

    Thanks for any replies !

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    Default Re: First Handgun and Long gun?

    Handgun. Self defence. My second was also a handgun. Linked to advice on this forum.

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    Default Re: First Handgun and Long gun?

    Handgun too, for sportshooting. Then another, which was a family piece. Then two long guns. Also for sport shooting

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    Default Re: First Handgun and Long gun?

    Got a handgun first, because I consider a handgun a better all-rounder for my purposes.

    You can carry a handgun fairly easily.
    Easier to use in tight areas, such as in a car.
    You can use it effectively with one hand, with your other arm free for other important tasks like carrying a small child away from danger.
    Cheaper factory ammo.
    It's also a capable home defense weapon in the city (well, it is if you choose the right one).

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    Hi Guys.
    Handgun first.
    I was 'imported from the UK' to work with the taxi industry.
    SAPS almost insisted that I got a hand gun...from application to licence to handgun took 10 days.
    That was back in 2001.

    Then came the 'long guns'.
    .22LR and .308 CZ Bruno.
    My Father-in Law had eye problems and was going to accept the 'amnesty' and hand them into SAPS.
    Persuaded him not to.
    The transfer to me took nearly 15 months !
    That was in 2005.

    Regards.
    Keith.

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    Handgun for sportshooting. Then another for sport shooting and EDC, after I realised the first sucked for EDC

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    Default Re: First Handgun and Long gun?

    Quote Originally Posted by Proudprado View Post
    Handgun. Self defence. My second was also a handgun. Linked to advice on this forum.
    +1

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    Default Re: First Handgun and Long gun?

    First was a handgun for SD. Then almost together another handgun for sport shooting and a hunting rifle.

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    Went with a Handgun first for SD.

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    Default Re: First Handgun and Long gun?

    Got a hunting rifle first, it was a gift.

    First gun I bought was a SD pistol, though.

    I think it depends on what you do and where you live. A PH or game ranger would probably need a big bore rifle more than a pistol.

    For the most part, the rest of us need concealable carry guns more.
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