I think it's likely we'll see a depression in the next few months. I'm getting out of the stock market entirely ASAP. We should be done by the end of the week. We're also storing nonperishables and I've bought a handgun. I think they're deliberately and actively building an Armageddon-like scenario. With the amount of firearms in this country, it will be very bloody.
I have a similar dark vision. I am curious about the process you went through in taking the step to buy a handgun. You can only look in a gun store and see that they have hundreds of guns for sale or every type and the customers don't look like you'd want to let them know your own political views.
Actually, it wasn't too difficult. MO has no gun laws, so no license is needed. I spent some time online searching handguns first. I knew I wanted a beginner's one because though I'm familiar with long guns, I've never owned a handgun. I made certain I knew the various terms that I would need to know. I also rehearsed what I was going to say and the questions I was going to ask. That helped my self confidence.
I used protective coloration by wearing a military aviation t-shirt under a flannel shirt, and worn jeans. People see what they expect to see and I blended right in. I went mid- morning on a weekday, so if wasn't busy. I went over to Bass Pro here in town because I've shopped there before. I spent some time talking to the clerks there, explaining what I was looking for. Since I knew I wanted a 9mm semi auto as a beginner's handgun, it narrowed things down quite a bit. I told them I wanted to keep it simple at first, a learner's handgun, as I anticipated I'd be trading up once I mastered it on the range. I held several and decided by how comfortable they felt in my grip. I went with a Sig Sauer. It took less than an hour.
They don't offer classes anymore, so I had to call around. They're very popular (imagine that), so I had to book for May. Hope that helps.
Since I was a reserve cop for 20 years I am familiar with various handguns and what it is like carrying a gun on duty and off. Sig is one of the best companies and 9mm is a good choice. If you are legally able to carry it concealed either taking a class on this is a good idea. Reading the laws of your state about even brandishing the gun along using it is important. Read about situational awareness because each time you carry concealed you must always consider various scenarios where you might be need to display the gun and in worst cases use it to stop a life threatening crime. Now you should find a place to practice shooting. If you don't like how it feels I'd say see if you can take it back and try the super-reliable 5 shot .38 special +P snub nosed (J-Frame) revolver. S&W now makes one with a laser sight. You can't miss a target. A revolver is the most fool proof handgun there is.
Open and concealed are legal here, but I do need to review the legalities.
I have a class booked for mid May, which was the quickest one at a reputable place that I could find. At the moment, I'm not planning on carrying outside of the house. You never know, though.
I thought retirement was supposed to be relaxing. 😆
I think it's likely we'll see a depression in the next few months. I'm getting out of the stock market entirely ASAP. We should be done by the end of the week. We're also storing nonperishables and I've bought a handgun. I think they're deliberately and actively building an Armageddon-like scenario. With the amount of firearms in this country, it will be very bloody.
I have a similar dark vision. I am curious about the process you went through in taking the step to buy a handgun. You can only look in a gun store and see that they have hundreds of guns for sale or every type and the customers don't look like you'd want to let them know your own political views.
Actually, it wasn't too difficult. MO has no gun laws, so no license is needed. I spent some time online searching handguns first. I knew I wanted a beginner's one because though I'm familiar with long guns, I've never owned a handgun. I made certain I knew the various terms that I would need to know. I also rehearsed what I was going to say and the questions I was going to ask. That helped my self confidence.
I used protective coloration by wearing a military aviation t-shirt under a flannel shirt, and worn jeans. People see what they expect to see and I blended right in. I went mid- morning on a weekday, so if wasn't busy. I went over to Bass Pro here in town because I've shopped there before. I spent some time talking to the clerks there, explaining what I was looking for. Since I knew I wanted a 9mm semi auto as a beginner's handgun, it narrowed things down quite a bit. I told them I wanted to keep it simple at first, a learner's handgun, as I anticipated I'd be trading up once I mastered it on the range. I held several and decided by how comfortable they felt in my grip. I went with a Sig Sauer. It took less than an hour.
They don't offer classes anymore, so I had to call around. They're very popular (imagine that), so I had to book for May. Hope that helps.
Since I was a reserve cop for 20 years I am familiar with various handguns and what it is like carrying a gun on duty and off. Sig is one of the best companies and 9mm is a good choice. If you are legally able to carry it concealed either taking a class on this is a good idea. Reading the laws of your state about even brandishing the gun along using it is important. Read about situational awareness because each time you carry concealed you must always consider various scenarios where you might be need to display the gun and in worst cases use it to stop a life threatening crime. Now you should find a place to practice shooting. If you don't like how it feels I'd say see if you can take it back and try the super-reliable 5 shot .38 special +P snub nosed (J-Frame) revolver. S&W now makes one with a laser sight. You can't miss a target. A revolver is the most fool proof handgun there is.
Open and concealed are legal here, but I do need to review the legalities.
I have a class booked for mid May, which was the quickest one at a reputable place that I could find. At the moment, I'm not planning on carrying outside of the house. You never know, though.
I thought retirement was supposed to be relaxing. 😆