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July 4th, 2008, 02:56 AM
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What should i expect to get ?
so as i look into my first gun purchase, i am wondering all the little things ill have to get along with the gun. i have a bad habit of forgetting the... well, "helpers" if you will...
from what im thinking, ill need to get: gun lock ammo cleaning supplies im assuming that when i buy it, it will come with some sort of storage case. and then possible an extra mag, and a holster. anything else im forgetting ? any advice on which things can wait and what i need to get rite now ? thanks much, your paranoid-about-forgetting-something friend,  Mike
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July 4th, 2008, 03:09 AM
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Gun, practice ammo, self defense ammo, training, cleaning supplies, and holsters are necessitites.
Extras would include: safe, more training, more ammo, and of course, more holsters.
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July 4th, 2008, 03:22 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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More reloading devices, either Magazines or Speedloaders and some way to carry a reload or two on your person.
For Revolvers I use a pair of Speedloaders in a LowePro Digital Camera Case. It doesn't look "gunny" and does a good job hiding two reloads in plain sight. I also carry a pair of Speed-Strips in my weakside pocket. If you select an Autoloader I would have at least three Magazines beyond the one that comes with the gun. My "rule" is to always carry at least one reload per gun carried. I usually carry two reloads per gun and I carry two or three guns at the same time. Ammo and training is next on my list, and then more ammo and training. It looks like you have everything else covered. Biker 
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July 4th, 2008, 11:12 AM
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Location: Maine
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Depending on the manufacturer, dealer, or state, you may get a lock with it.
I would say be sure to get at least one extra mag, more if you can afford a few. Watch out for the cheap holsters, they are notorious for poor fit and function. You may want to obtain a few spare parts for it, just in case. There is nothing worse than having your only gun broken for a week or two while you wait for a thirty five cent spring. I hope you get some practice ammo, but you may also want to get some self defense ammo too. As mentioned above, training and a safe are good ideas as well. |
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July 4th, 2008, 12:02 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: California
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Don't forget to include a small tactical flashlight!
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July 4th, 2008, 12:47 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Your License To Carry
As soon as you get your firearm go and get your Pennsylvania License To Carry.
Pennsylvania is "Shall Issue" so go and get it even though you may not initially feel qualified to carry your firearm. There is no written or oral exam and no range time or range qualification necessary in order for you to get your PA. carry license. It just makes things easier for you if you have it...because having it on your person is instant verification that your background has already been checked. Without really getting into it I sat in on one court case where the kid had a properly registered firearm (no criminal history) and was on his way back from the range...the officer checked and range happened to be closed that evening...so the argument was: How could he be on his way back from the range when the range was not open that day? - this happened after he was stopped for a traffic violation...the officer felt that his loaded magazine was in too close of a proximity to his unloaded firearm since the loaded mag was in the vehicle glove compartment...the same location that the kid had go for his vehicle paperwork...the officer said that he felt "threatened" & seized his firearm....blah blah blah...the judge (a good common sense guy) ultimately tossed the entire case out of court. The young man had his firearm promptly returned to him..(BTW it was determined that he was completely within his rights) but, the final conversation of the judge to the kid was.... "Why didn't you just go get your License To Carry???? You could have avoided all of this." The kid replied... "I wanted to get some practice time in first. I didn't think I was ready to carry yet." The judge ended with..."Just go and get it when you leave here. None of this is going on your record. Just go and get your license." Call your closest Sheriffs office. Find out exactly what you need to take with you in order to get your license. You will probably need two references (not relatives) - their Names Addesses AND Phone #s. Don't forget the phone #s since they will probably not let you use their phone book to look up numbers. You will need your drivers license and one other proper form of ID. Find out what the fee is. Take the Exact CASH. Go get your PA. LTC. You can thank me later for this friendly advice.  Oh...and add a good gun belt to your list of necessary items to have.
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July 4th, 2008, 01:28 PM
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I should add that my above post should not lead to to believe that anything bad will happen to you if you own a properly registered firearm and don't have your PA LTC.
It's just that for the minimal fee it's much better to get it right away and have it - than not have it. That way you'll have it whenever you feel you're ready to carry. And even if you think that you'll never want to carry...you may have some future "life emergency" when you may have to carry.
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July 4th, 2008, 01:49 PM
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Sound advice from QKShooter!
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-Bark'n Semper Fi "The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, will prey on those of us who without one, would surely perish." 
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July 5th, 2008, 01:20 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Scranton, Pa
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well i cant get my CCW... well PA LTC, because im only 19, i was told that ccw age was 19, but have now found out i was misinformed. rite now im focusing on the gear, and range time till i can apply (April 12th, 2010... god that sounds so far away)
i plan on getting a tac light. i also plan on getting a holster that can hold a glock with a tac light on it. im planning on getting a leg holster as for Halloween i want to do something S.W.A.T. related, or something like that. (my friends do a big Halloween party at their hoagie shop) now i know i can OC till im 21, but does it become concealed if i sit down in my car ? meaning if its in plain view as im walking, but is partially hidden by the center glove box, im in deep doo doo arent i? anyone know a place that does prescription shooting glasses ? i hate wearing goggles over my glasses. ide like to get a set of oakly sunglasses but would a range let me use those as "saftey glasses" ? thanks a lot for all your help, i feel like such a newb, but all you guys/gals are great :D EDIT: HowardCohodas, thanks for the links, lots of stuff i wanna get... i cant figure out why paydays are so few and far between ?!?!?... lol
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