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    Default Greetings

    Hi all,

    I joined the forum a long time ago. I don't think I've posted before though so thought I would introduce.

    I feel it's about time I get my first gun now. Im interested in the Glock 43x but open to having my mind changed.

    I'm sure this is the most common question, but where do I start...? Competency is step one right? If there anyone you suggest to help me out in Centurion?

    Thanks,

    M


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    Default Re: Greetings

    Welcome

    Yes, it starts with competency. That is a requirement, and fortunately not the fun part.
    Your local gun shop should be able to either help you, or point you in the right direction. Try ShootingStuff.

    It seems like you are looking for an edc gun?

    Stick to the known and proven brands, especially if you will be shooting a lot.

    Don't buy on what you think or what feels so good at the gun shop; go out and have some fun with different handguns. That can be either rented or under supervision of a fellow shooter. Then decide which gun suits your needs and requirements best.

    Good luck and enjoy!

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    Thanks for the detailed response!

    Yes, EDC is what I am looking for. The size is what drew me to the 43x. But I've only seen it on YouTube so far so I need to go to a gun shop.

    Do you think I would find decent second hand examples of should I stick to new?

    Besides the gun I need to budget for there is all the other extra bits and bobs, anything big I am missing off top of my head:

    Primary safe
    Travel safe (when I go to parent's farm don't want kids to get to it)
    Eye/ear protection
    Cleaning kit
    Anything else?


    Guessing new, I would be looking at about R15k ?

    TIA

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    Default Re: Greetings

    Welcome

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    Thanks Kaptein.

    So went to the "Indoor shooting range" to kick start the process. Got all the tests etc and paid for training session: R1000.



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    Default Re: Greetings

    hi

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    Hi... ammo!

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    Welcome!

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    Quote Originally Posted by kfc4unme View Post
    Thanks Kaptein.

    So went to the "Indoor shooting range" to kick start the process. Got all the tests etc and paid for training session: R1000.



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    Competency handed in at the police station :)

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    Default Re: Greetings

    Welcome and well done for getting the process started.

    Have you made up your mind as to which firearm you'll be getting?

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