The Spinster mentioned something here about purchasing firearms, which reminded me that The Wife and I were discussing the very idea this weekend.
We're not big hunters, so the guns would be primarily for security purposes. We decided that if we were going to buy guns for personal safety, it doesn't make much sense unless you apply for a permit to conceal and carry your weapon. I mean, if your gun is at home in your safe, how can you possibly use it to protect you?
Neither one of us grew up in homes that owned guns, but several in my extended family own guns and hunt on a regular basis. I've been hunting on a couple occasions, and been to the range with them; so I have a familiarity in some respects. Maybe we're just a little paranoid, but you read some of the crazy shit that goes on and you think to yourself "If that shit happened to me, it would be really nice to have some protection."
Anyone have any advice on selecting a gun, a proper storage method (e.g., something secure, but easy to get to in the event that we need access in the middle of the night), and how to go about the process? I mean, what happens if you get pulled over for a routine traffic stop and you've got your gun in the glovebox? Are you supposed to inform the officer immediately or what?
Go ask these same questions over at:
Alphecca
Random Nuclear Strikes
Say Uncle
The first two are on my blogroll, and I'm sure you can get to Uncle from one of those. These guys are big 2A bloggers and know a lot about handguns and the issues. Friendly and willing to answer questions too.
First if you get a conceled handgun license you'll carry it in your wallet. Next if you keep the handgun in your glove compartment and you get pulled over you better first show the officer your license and the cgl, then inform him the gun is in the glovebox. I usually don't carry it around when I'm in town just when I go on vacation which actually is worse because when you go to other states their laws differ. I also don't put the gun in my glovebox, I usually put it in the center console where its closer anyway.
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