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ask me anything

what is it

how much did it cost?

I want to get a gun but my state doesn't let you buy guns if you've consumed marihuana in the last year(autocorrect just changed marijauna to marihauna, I did not know that was a thing now).

but any drunk idiot(we have a lot of them in massachusetts) can buy a gun.

thronedfire2 posted...

how much did it cost?

I want to get a gun but my state doesn't let you buy guns if you've consumed marihuana in the last year(autocorrect just changed marijauna to marihauna, I did not know that was a thing now).

but any drunk idiot(we have a lot of them in massachusetts) can buy a gun.

What do they do in Mass? Hair tests?

Pics?

Dakimakura posted...

what is it

a pistol

thronedfire2 posted...

how much did it cost?

I want to get a gun but my state doesn't let you buy guns if you've consumed marihuana in the last year(autocorrect just changed marijauna to marihauna, I did not know that was a thing now).

but any drunk idiot(we have a lot of them in massachusetts) can buy a gun.

$649 for a gun
$709 in total with NJ NICS fee and tax

Killmonger posted...

Pics?

I will have pics when the gun is officially made available to me probably friday/saturday. NJ makes you wait days in an attempt to annoy people exercising their 2nd amendment right and it's a wonder it hasn't been challenged in court yet lol

Did it help with your insecurity and your irrational fears?

modena posted...

What do they do in Mass? Hair tests?

not sure, but it's a legal recreational state so they just have a DB of anyone who has bought from a dispensary in the last year. so even if I legally conusmed almost a year ago I couldn't even apply to buy a gun for myself right now. I personally stopped buying weed illegally as soon as I had the chance to buy it legally, even though it cost twice as much. had no idea I was also giving up my 2nd amendment rights

there's a waiting period, and you have to take a class.

we're one of, if not the lowest gun violence state in the country(?) so I don't want to complain too much, but if it comes to the point where people need guns to defend themselves in the next few years it's going to be a certain demographic of people in the state who have guns.

MrMolinaro posted...

Did it help with your insecurity and your irrational fears?

Yes I feel much more secure than I already am being surrounded by armed security at work along with secure doors, and living a few minutes away from the police station.

Next.

background check came back, I have it now. 5 boxes of ammo. Also bought a stun gun and pepper spray for non lethal self defense, hopefully I never use it but hey this worlds getting crazier

Does it go skiddy skee pop pop? And a doo doo doo doo doot?

are you gonna put it in your ferrari

People and their damn glocks, solid guns but they look like Legos

Akagami_Shanks posted...

background check came back, I have it now. 5 boxes of ammo. Also bought a stun gun and pepper spray for non lethal self defense, hopefully I never use it but hey this worlds getting crazier

5 boxes of ammo. How many people do you expect to defend yourself from? Or is it for one really big intruder?

The last gun I bought was a shield plus. one of the best guns I ever bought.

Akagami_Shanks posted...

background check came back, I have it now. 5 boxes of ammo. Also bought a stun gun and pepper spray for non lethal self defense, hopefully I never use it but hey this worlds getting crazier

I mean, if someone is threatening your safety and youre legally allowed to carry just aim for non vitals. People can shrug off pepper spray and tasers.

SkittyOnWailord posted...

5 boxes of ammo. How many people do you expect to defend yourself from? Or is it for one really big intruder?

ammo is only ever going to get more expensive, it's probably never a bad idea to buy more. it's not like it goes bad.

LonelyStoner posted...

I mean, if someone is threatening your safety and youre legally allowed to carry just aim for non vitals. People can shrug off pepper spray and tasers.

don't do that. there's a reason cops don't. if you're shooting someone it should be because you intend to kill them.

Why is it always a Glock, get something unique for once damn

thronedfire2 posted...

don't do that. there's a reason cops don't. if you're shooting someone it should be because you intend to kill them.

If you dont WANT to kill the person, Im sure a shot to the knees will do a good job.

LonelyStoner posted...

If you dont WANT to kill the person, Im sure a shot to the knees will do a good job.

and when you miss because you've never shot someone before and sever the artery in their leg?

or miss entirely and get shot by them

LonelyStoner posted...

I mean, if someone is threatening your safety and youre legally allowed to carry just aim for non vitals. People can shrug off pepper spray and tasers.

Can't legally carry until I take a $200 instruction/use of force course and pay another $200(soon to be $400) to the state, and then pay those fees again every 2 years lol.

I'm a pretty big guy but if the taser and pepper spray don't deter someone I guess I'll have to get down and dirty... I don't like fighting but if I have to I will.
SkittyOnWailord posted...

5 boxes of ammo. How many people do you expect to defend yourself from? Or is it for one really big intruder?

Have you ever heard of going to the gun range and practicing or shooting for fun?

Akagami_Shanks posted...

Have you ever heard of going to the gun range and practicing or shooting for fun?

I assumed the gun range would provide the ammo. Or at least the indoor ones. I don't know anything about it though.

Akagami_Shanks posted...

in an attempt to annoy people exercising their 2nd amendment right

they should triple the wait and do more extensive background tests tbh.

Naysaspace posted...

they should triple the wait and do more extensive background tests tbh.

It's already instant, and with no background check if you're a criminal or have criminal intent, it's called stealing or buying it illegally.
SkittyOnWailord posted...

I assumed the gun range would provide the ammo. Or at least the indoor ones. I don't know anything about it though.

Many ranges are bring your own ammo. The ones that do sell ammo tend to have it way overpriced. I got 5 boxes of 50 rounds each for a little over $100. At RTSP each box would be $29.99, and it would cost me over $150. Sure it's cheaper online but I was already there, so might as well.

LonelyStoner posted...

If you dont WANT to kill the person, Im sure a shot to the knees will do a good job.

If you shoot someone in the knee there's a very good chance you will hit an artery. If you shoot someone you have to be okay with the likely chance that you will kill them.

Killmonger posted...

Pics?

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/e/e290b897.jpg

Akagami_Shanks posted...

NJ makes you wait days in an attempt to annoy people exercising their 2nd amendment right

Derp.

Is that orange cord where you fill it with water?

thronedfire2 posted...

how much did it cost?

I want to get a gun but my state doesn't let you buy guns if you've consumed marihuana in the last year(autocorrect just changed marijauna to marihauna, I did not know that was a thing now).

but any drunk idiot(we have a lot of them in massachusetts) can buy a gun.

Was the autocorrect designed by Hank Hill or what.

Do you keep one in the chamber?

How's the trigger pull weight?

BignutzisBack posted...

People and their damn glocks, solid guns but they look like Legos

I've shot Glocks before and don't care for their mechanisms or their look. Nothing against people who like them, but I'll stick with my Sig.

Guns are the single most American cultural thing I just dont get. Completely alien concept to me, this just creeps me out for some reason. Uncalled for probably but thats just how I feel, its weird shit.

k1zzl3_82 posted...

The last gun I bought was a shield plus. one of the best guns I ever bought.

I have the original Shield in 40 cal which is great for carry, but it's not really pleasant to practice with, so I bought a 1911 Commander recently, but I also splurged and got the S&W Performance Center edition which shoots great after working out the minor issue of the trigger failing to reset (set screw came from the factory screwed in a little too far).

BignutzisBack posted...

People and their damn glocks, solid guns but they look like Legos

It's the ugly kitchen appliance of firearms: does the intended job just fine, but doesn't try to be pleasing to look at.

masterbarf posted...

Do you keep one in the chamber?

How's the trigger pull weight?

No I only plan on using it when I'm going to the gun range, unless I get a concealed carry permit. It's a pretty heavy big boy gun too, I can see why people like compacts now. If you carry this thing around you're definitely gonna feel the weight

Zwijn posted...

Guns are the single most American cultural thing I just dont get. Completely alien concept to me, this just creeps me out for some reason. Uncalled for probably but thats just how I feel, its weird shit.

ok

Ok says the person buying a murder tool as if its the most normal thing in the world. Mental.

Zwijn posted...

Ok says the person buying a murder tool as if its the most normal thing in the world. Mental.

There is some serious projecting going on in this post.

thronedfire2 posted...

how much did it cost?

I want to get a gun but my state doesn't let you buy guns if you've consumed marihuana in the last year(autocorrect just changed marijauna to marihauna, I did not know that was a thing now).

but any drunk idiot(we have a lot of them in massachusetts) can buy a gun.

how would they know if you consumed? really, weird law

Akagami_Shanks posted...

ask me anything

how much was this, from an online gun dealer...etc..., isn't online usually cheaper but much more of a hassle? Would you ever buy a used glock?

GranTurismo posted...

how much was this, from an online gun dealer...etc..., isn't online usually cheaper but much more of a hassle? Would you ever buy a used glock?

$709. In store in Howell NJ, I was hoping to buy a used one for cheaper that I saw they had on their website but they didn't end up having it. It's better to buy in person IMO, online in NJ charges too many fees and many dealers rather not deal with the hassle of making stuff NJ-compliant.
Zwijn posted...

Ok says the person buying a murder tool as if its the most normal thing in the world. Mental.

Cry about it buddy

Akagami_Shanks posted...

No I only plan on using it when I'm going to the gun range, unless I get a concealed carry permit. It's a pretty heavy big boy gun too, I can see why people like compacts now. If you carry this thing around you're definitely gonna feel the weight

ok

so you don't plan on getting a concealed...permit.....iirc some states are like much more strict to get one than other states, like night and day.

Akagami_Shanks posted...

$709. In store in Howell NJ, I was hoping to buy a used one for cheaper that I saw they had on their website but they didn't end up having it. It's better to buy in person IMO, online in NJ charges too many fees and many dealers rather not deal with the hassle of making stuff NJ-compliant.

Cry about it buddy

so used guns are almost always pretty solid guns right? yeah i guess way better than buying a used watch. Still probably as good as new. Not sure if you would save a ton though.

GranTurismo posted...

so you don't plan on getting a concealed...permit.....iirc some states are like much more strict to get one than other states, like night and day.

Not at the moment, it's pretty expensive and a lengthy process. Also has a lot of restrictions that are currently being challenged in a federal appeals court so I'm kinda waiting and seeing what happens with that, I'm perfectly fine with not using it though, NJ has pretty low gun crime rates and I don't live in the hood anymore. Better safe than sorry though in the odd chance I actually do need to use it one day. All it takes is one incident.

GranTurismo posted...

so used guns are almost always pretty solid guns right? yeah i guess way better than buying a used watch. Still probably as good as new. Not sure if you would save a ton though.

Well they ARE used for a reason. I imagine most are fine though but you don't really get to break it in yourself and it might have more wear and tear than you think. I'm no expert though and probably never will be. I would have saved almost $300.

Akagami_Shanks posted...

Not at the moment, it's pretty expensive and a lengthy process. Also has a lot of restrictions that are currently being challenged in a federal appeals court so I'm kinda waiting and seeing what happens with that, I'm perfectly fine with not using it though, NJ has pretty low gun crime rates and I don't live in the hood anymore. Better safe than sorry though in the odd chance I actually do need to use it one day. All it takes is one incident.

Well they ARE used for a reason. I imagine most are fine though but you don't really get to break it in yourself and it might have more wear and tear than you think. I'm no expert though and probably never will be. I would have saved almost $300.

did you get a pretty good price for you glock that you bought, like below avg.? Are glocks your favorite gun brand?

Smallville posted...

did you get a pretty good price for you glock that you bought, like below avg.? Are glocks your favorite gun brand?

from what the community said, I was slightly overcharged.

I bought it because it was the brand I was most comfortable with as when I went to the range 3 times before deciding to buy a gun I used a Glock all 3 times. So I'm immediately familiar with the gun. If I do buy another one I'll get a Springfield hellcat or something. slightly unlikely I'll buy another gun but you never know

Akagami_Shanks posted...

from what the community said, I was slightly overcharged.

I bought it because it was the brand I was most comfortable with as when I went to the range 3 times before deciding to buy a gun I used a Glock all 3 times. So I'm immediately familiar with the gun. If I do buy another one I'll get a Springfield hellcat or something. slightly unlikely I'll buy another gun but you never know

Would you ever want like an ar 15 or rsomething similar, like a long gun? Is there like a limit to how much you would spend on a gun, like a grand

Smallville posted...

Would you ever want like an ar 15 or rsomething similar, like a long gun? Is there like a limit to how much you would spend on a gun, like a grand

would I get a long gun? Sure, but I'm not an enthusiast so I wouldn't drop like $2000 on a gun. My limit would prob be like $800. I have no real purpose for a rifle besides shooting it at the range, at that point I might as well just rent it lol

Akagami_Shanks posted...

would I get a long gun? Sure, but I'm not an enthusiast so I wouldn't drop like $2000 on a gun. My limit would prob be like $800. I have no real purpose for a rifle besides shooting it at the range, at that point I might as well just rent it lol

oh yeah like ar 15 style prob much more expensive than a glock, not sure if glock makes long guns.

Smallville posted...

oh yeah like ar 15 style prob much more expensive than a glock, not sure if glock makes long guns.

They don't

went to the range today and shot a 556 and my glock. Rifles are cool but unnecessary for sure.

Bought a red dot sight and underbarrel flashlight for home defense from amazon, should be fun

Used guns are a better value, but you need to know guns or trust the seller if you go that route. I had to clean a USP with carburetor cleaner after getting it from a pawn shop because neither the shop or previous owner ever cleaned it properly. But most brand parts are very cheap and easy to change out, so well used is rarely an issue with firearms.