I want a gun.?

Question

I am a female, and I live in a semi dangerous area...i have never shot a gun before, but I want a little easy to use gun, just in case. I do plan on going to a shooting range to learn gun safetly as well.

Answer 1

See if you can find a book called "Armed and Female." It's an excellent beginner's book that covers all the essential basics.

Something on the order of a .38 special is a fine caliber for a woman's self-defense -- it's small and easily concealable, but packs enough punch to put down an attacker. Revolvers are probably better than semi-autos for the beginner.

Be sure to comply with all of your state and local laws.

Finally, never let anyone make you feel bad about your decision to defend yourself.

Answer 2

Ok, first of all here are some good gun manufacturers...
Beretta, Bersa, Sig-Sauer, Walther, Ruger, Smith and Wesson, and Taurus. I highly recommend Taurus. Though I don't own one, I certainly would love to have one after looking at them. They are by far the least complicated and the prices aren't bad at all either.

Visit each of those company's web sites and look at their products. I would recommend that you look at the semi-auto pistols. They generally have the best safety features and are easy to load, unload and clean.

Get educated on the models you think you might want to look at, otherwise the dealer (just like with cars) will try to talk you into the most expensive complicated one. Also, most of these sites will tell you how much you can expect to pay for each gun. Most of the time the dealer will have them cheaper than what the catalog says, so don't pay more than the Suggested MSRP because you WILL be able to find the same thing for less at another place.

Next, go visit some dealers and look at the models. Hold them. Ask to salesperson to show you the weapon's functions like the safety (you will quickly be able to discriminate between the guns that will be problematic for you and the ones you will like). There are so many makes and models out there that you should be able to find one that fits your hands perfectly. It is VERY important to be comfortable with what you are shooting.

Oh, the dealer will ask you what size you are looking for, meaning how big of a bullet do you want to shoot.

For a female (not being sexist, just speaking from experience with my lady friends), you might want to consider either .32 caliber, .380 auto, 9mm, or .40 caliber. These sizes are determined by the width of the bullet. .32 Caliber bullet is .32 inches wide, .380 auto is .38 inches wide, 9mm is 9mm wide, and .40 is .40 inches wide. A bigger bullet of course means a bigger kick, but that just means you have a better chance at neutralizing a threat if it ever comes.

Now last but not least, after making your purchase, ask the gun salesman (if they have a range) if he wouldn't mind familiarizing you with your gun. Ask him to take you down to the range and show you how to load, unload, and take the gun apart so you can clean it. Also make sure you are comfortable with the safety features.

Then ask about the Conceal and Carry classes and sign up. This will cost around $40, but it is required in most states for you to get your Conceal and carry permit which is often the only legal way to carry your life protection device (gun).

Good Luck!!!

Answer 3

I recommend a Beretta PX4 Storm Sub Compact in 9mm - 13 rounds in the magazine. Or the Beretta 84 Cheetah in .380 Auto - 10 rounds in the magazine. For something simple to use, you can't beat a Ruger KSP-321X .357 magnum but you can use .38spl ammo for less recoil (only 6 rounds in the cylinder).
Make sure you have a gun permit and a concealed carry permit. When it is a matter of life and death, it's 2 shots to the body and then 2 to the head. If you are really good, it's 2 to the head straight off. Take care.

Answer 4

You can go to private property (someone you know) and any gun range to practice even if you don't have a permit. You can also have one in your home without a permit. You will have to take a class if you plan to get a permit to carry, and you will love the class! I just completed mine two weeks ago!

I have a Bersa .380, but last week shot a .38 S&W revolver. Loved it! Very accurate! Bought a .357 Ruger revolver yesterday!

The class will teach you how to use your sites more accurately, etc. I don't really think about the recoil (the "kick") of the gun now b/c I'm focused on my site. I think that will help you!

Definitely go to a gun shop in your area. They will be able to tell you exactly what to get to suit your needs!

Enjoy!

Answer 5

I'd recommend a Glock 19 9mm.

It is reliable, easy to use (no hammer to coc.k, just pull the trigger), and won't go off by accident.

The ammunition is the most common you can find, and the handgun is also pretty small, making it perfect for concealed carrying. It's the choice of many police forces and military.

You probably won't even have to use it, if you are ever attacked the sight of you pointing a gun at the attacker will probably scare him away.

Answer 6

Before you run out and buy a gun, check the local yellow pages (you can do that from Yahoo!) and find some gun ranges. Many ranges have firearm classes and gun rentals, so that you can check out a variety before deciding which type/model you want to buy. Buying a gun is an investment (good ones aren't cheap), before you invest, investigate. You don't say what state you are in but gun laws vary widely depending upon what state you live in, find out how the laws of your state may affect your gun ownership.

Hope this helps.

Answer 7

OK - go to your local gun store. Make sure it is a gun store and not Wal-Mart or some other department store.
Tell the clerk that you need a gun for protection, but you have never used one before and ask him for some recommendations. Many gun stores also have firing ranges, if yours does not, ask the clerk to recommend a good firing range where you can receive instruction.
The first time you are at the firing range, talk to the Range Master, and tell him or her that you are learning to use your gun, and that you will be using it for self protection. They will give you some tips as well as teach you gun safety.
Best of luck to you, and stay safe.

Answer 8

good on all point,s \ however you will need to get a Carrie permit as well \\ since you are a lady who has never fired a gun before personalty i would recommend a smith and Wesson 649 revolver 38 cal \ or a Walther ppk in 380 cal both are simple and reliable however when you get to the range you may find other,s that work better for you i am glade you are standing up for your own defense

Answer 9

A word of advice, for people who are not gun wise, I would recommend nothing less than a small framed .38 special caliber revolver. Don't get some ineffective like a .22, or a .25 caliber pistol, which will require you to do more to put the gun into action when needed.

Answer 10

A Lady's perfect companion is a Glock 9mm model 26 with laser sights
. Very thin and light weight and easily concealable. My wife loves hers

Caliber 9mm (9x19mm)
Magazine Capacity 10 rounds
Overall Length 6.29" | 160 mm
Height (Including Mag) 4.17" | 106 mm
Width 1.18" | 30 mm
Length Between Sights 5.67" | 144 mm
Barrel Length 3.46" | 88 mm
Barrel Rifling Right, Hexagonal
Length of Twist 9.84" | 250 mm
Weight (Without Mag) 19.75 oz | 560 g
Empty Mag Weight 1.98 oz | 56 g
Full Mag Weight ~6.35 oz | ~180 g
Trigger Pull 5.5 lbs | ~2.5 kg
Trigger Travel 0.5" | 12.5 mm
Action Glock Safe Action
Number of Safeties 3