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Thread: First Handgun and Long gun?
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18-05-2017, 21:21 #1
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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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18-05-2017, 21:35 #2
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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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18-05-2017, 21:42 #3
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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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18-05-2017, 22:28 #4
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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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18-05-2017, 22:46 #5
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Re: First Handgun and Long gun?
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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18-05-2017, 22:50 #6
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Re: First Handgun and Long gun?
Handgun for sportshooting. Then another for sport shooting and EDC, after I realised the first sucked for EDC
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19-05-2017, 00:23 #7
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19-05-2017, 05:51 #8
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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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19-05-2017, 06:14 #9
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Re: First Handgun and Long gun?
Went with a Handgun first for SD.
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19-05-2017, 06:34 #10
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.Sent electronically, thus not signed.
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