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Gun permits, how do I get one?

Lester Green said:
Danni,

CCW is a concealed weapons permit which allows you to carry a concealed weapon...you won't get one in the bay area (you'd have an easier time pooping out a diamond).

If you just want to own a pistol for personal protection, do what the others have suggested. :)
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Yeah I dont wanna carry it on me (I dont think I should be allowed to do that anyways haha), I just want it for personal protection.
 
Get a dog, it'll be more effective as a deterrent.
 
catgirldanni said:
I was trying to find some info on the state and county websites but cant find anything. I did get to a website that talks about gun permits but for "entertainment" I dunno what that means, when I started reading it didnt make sense.

If anyone knows how, what, and where I'd really appreciate it
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"For entertainment" means the movie industry.

Just in case no one has answered your question, what do you want to be able to do with this permit?
 
zefflyn said:
"For entertainment" means the movie industry.

Just in case no one has answered your question, what do you want to be able to do with this permit?
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Like I've said before just in case something stupid happens I dont plan on using it unless Im at a range. Sometimes odd shit happens like my friends baby daddy gets all psycho, she lives next to me and he knows me and we've had odd episodes. I just want to be protected thats all. I dont want a CCW....
Lester Green said:
yeah but they require food and initially shit all over the place...:teeth


BTW I loves me dog...more than most people.
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I'd love to get a dog but I work full time and go to school full time and I wouldnt have time for a dog eventho I'd love to go the humane society and adopt one :love cute little pit bull mix :D the apt complex I want to move into tho has pit bulls black listed :(
 
catgirldanni said:
Like I've said before just in case something stupid happens I dont plan on using it unless Im at a range. Sometimes odd shit happens like my friends baby daddy gets all psycho, she lives next to me and he knows me and we've had odd episodes. I just want to be protected thats all. I dont want a CCW....


I'd love to get a dog but I work full time and go to school full time and I wouldnt have time for a dog eventho I'd love to go the humane society and adopt one :love cute little pit bull mix :D the apt complex I want to move into tho has pit bulls black listed :(
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Hi Danni - I don't know you and you don't know me but I've been where you are at. Guns are very scary and I own two. Please think carefully about how you would feel if you did have to use it. If you are only considering getting the gun for protection, there may be other (non-lethal) alternatives for you. If you are only considering getting the gun for the shooting range, ammo gets expense so a .22 pistol or revolver would be easy to handle and ammo is not too bad. However, I decided not to use my .22 for home defense. If I ever do have to use a handgun for personal safety, I want stopping power. If you are in an apartment you will also have to consider whether or not you could injure others by shooting through walls. There is ammo specially made to go through flesh but not walls so you may want to look into that.

I guess what I'm trying to get at is that purchasing and owning a handgun is a serious responsibility. Where will you keep it? Will you still be able to keep it secured and locked but also readily accessible if you need it? Will there be children around who could have access to it? Even if you don't have children of your own, nieces, nephews, your friends' children may get a hold of it and that would be horrible.

Good luck with your search. Best wishes, Susan
 
I think you are getting a gun for the wrong reasons
 
Ask yourself this - are you really willing to change your life permanently for the sake of your friend's asshole ex-whatever?

If you're just interested in punching holes in paper from 10 yards away, that's a reasonable rationale to own a handgun. But I'm sure there are far better, legally sound and responsible ways of dealing with this guy than to get a gun.

Get a dog. They're scarier to the wrong people and a lot cuter to the right people.
 
I think it should be required that everyone be trained in firearms/firearm safety and should be required to own at least one. provided that you aren't a felon, mental, any restraining orders, meet all the requirements, pass background, blah blah blah.

I applaude Danni for taking an interest in firearms.

flame on.
 
Cyclesuzy said:
Hi Danni - I don't know you and you don't know me but I've been where you are at. Guns are very scary and I own two. Please think carefully about how you would feel if you did have to use it. If you are only considering getting the gun for protection, there may be other (non-lethal) alternatives for you. If you are only considering getting the gun for the shooting range, ammo gets expense so a .22 pistol or revolver would be easy to handle and ammo is not too bad. However, I decided not to use my .22 for home defense. If I ever do have to use a handgun for personal safety, I want stopping power. If you are in an apartment you will also have to consider whether or not you could injure others by shooting through walls. There is ammo specially made to go through flesh but not walls so you may want to look into that.

I guess what I'm trying to get at is that purchasing and owning a handgun is a serious responsibility. Where will you keep it? Will you still be able to keep it secured and locked but also readily accessible if you need it? Will there be children around who could have access to it? Even if you don't have children of your own, nieces, nephews, your friends' children may get a hold of it and that would be horrible.

Good luck with your search. Best wishes, Susan
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Good post.
Danni, if you do decide to own a gun, I recommend that you take several classes on handling and safety and shooting skills (they're actually really fun once you move up past the very basics), and do some serious thinking and research about the legal and personal consequences of deadly force with guns.

In other words, you should spend the time getting competent, and you should commit to understanding what you're getting into. If you own a gun that you intend to use for self-defense, it means that you are physically and mentally ready to take the life of someone who poses a deadly threat to you. That's not something to take on lightly.

That said, I have a little somethin' somethin' in a quick-access safe in my bedroom--and I have the training to use it well if shit goes down.
 
handgun for self defense in the hands of an inexperienced owner = meh!....not worth it....while being attacked, charged, etc....it's too easy to shoot yourself, your pet, have it taken away.....and mostly just plain miss.....

best self defense is to remove yourself from the situation immediately if possible....meaning RUN like hell......

if you must have a gun for self defense in your home i'd suggest a sawed off pump shotgun.....the "pumping" sound is terrifying.....the noise is crazy loud indoors (a deterrent)....and it is really, really hard to miss (and generally won't go through walls and kill your neighbors kids)

but...as many have said.....taking classes is a must.....how to properly maintain it....and classes on how to use in *sketchy* situations.....not just poking holes in paper from 10 feet away......

my .02

PS - guns are fun at the range BTW......:)
 
Cyclesuzy said:
Hi Danni - I don't know you and you don't know me but I've been where you are at. Guns are very scary and I own two. Please think carefully about how you would feel if you did have to use it. If you are only considering getting the gun for protection, there may be other (non-lethal) alternatives for you. If you are only considering getting the gun for the shooting range, ammo gets expense so a .22 pistol or revolver would be easy to handle and ammo is not too bad. However, I decided not to use my .22 for home defense. If I ever do have to use a handgun for personal safety, I want stopping power. If you are in an apartment you will also have to consider whether or not you could injure others by shooting through walls. There is ammo specially made to go through flesh but not walls so you may want to look into that.

I guess what I'm trying to get at is that purchasing and owning a handgun is a serious responsibility. Where will you keep it? Will you still be able to keep it secured and locked but also readily accessible if you need it? Will there be children around who could have access to it? Even if you don't have children of your own, nieces, nephews, your friends' children may get a hold of it and that would be horrible.

Good luck with your search. Best wishes, Susan
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Susan,

I agree with you and Im not just gonna go buy a gun tomorrow. Im doing research seeing what my options are and I am planing to take courses and I do think that they will be fun. I dont have kids nor plan on gettin any anytime soon, I live by myself and I will not have any kids around. Owning a gun is a huge responsibility and Im doing research to see if I even want to go through with it. Like I've said before I dont plan on carrying it with me and Im gonna have to figure out where I would keep it, you brought up a great point when you said that because I have not thought of that yet.

TylerW said:
Ask yourself this - are you really willing to change your life permanently for the sake of your friend's asshole ex-whatever?

If you're just interested in punching holes in paper from 10 yards away, that's a reasonable rationale to own a handgun. But I'm sure there are far better, legally sound and responsible ways of dealing with this guy than to get a gun.
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Its not just about one guy its about personal protection, dont get me wrong Im not in those situations everyday like some crack head people I know but sometimes I look back on certain situations that have happened and it would have been a lot better if I had something to back me up.

Again, Im hoping never to HAVE to use it unless its at a range.

Nemo Brinker said:
Good post.
Danni, if you do decide to own a gun, I recommend that you take several classes on handling and safety and shooting skills (they're actually really fun once you move up past the very basics), and do some serious thinking and research about the legal and personal consequences of deadly force with guns.

In other words, you should spend the time getting competent, and you should commit to understanding what you're getting into. If you own a gun that you intend to use for self-defense, it means that you are physically and mentally ready to take the life of someone who poses a deadly threat to you. That's not something to take on lightly.

That said, I have a little somethin' somethin' in a quick-access safe in my bedroom--and I have the training to use it well if shit goes down.
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Yeah exactly, I want to take courses and if ANYTHING ever does happen (hope is doesnt) I will have that to protect me or loved onces. Im not saying Im gonna go take a cop training course but something. That will really show me the responsibility that comes with this.

Thanks for all the inputs.

Btw Massameet gave me some ideas on where to take courses does anyone know of anymore?
 
CHUM said:
handgun for self defense in the hands of an inexperienced owner = meh!....not worth it....while being attacked, charged, etc....it's too easy to shoot yourself, your pet, have it taken away.....and mostly just plain miss.....

best self defense is to remove yourself from the situation immediately if possible....meaning RUN like hell......

if you must have a gun for self defense in your home i'd suggest a sawed off pump shotgun.....the "pumping" sound is terrifying.....the noise is crazy loud indoors (a deterrent)....and it is really, really hard to miss (and generally won't go through walls and kill your neighbors kids)

but...as many have said.....taking classes is a must.....how to properly maintain it....and classes on how to use in *sketchy* situations.....not just poking holes in paper from 10 feet away......

my .02

PS - guns are fun at the range BTW......:)
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Im not planning on being stupid and just buying a gun like I said in the post I do plan on takin courses and of course taking it to the range :)

I've already been with a few BARF members and lets just say Im pretty good with the AR-20 hahaha yeah I know NOT a hand gun :p
 
I have no idea what all these people are telling you, Danni. But most of what I've read doesn't apply to you and it's a bunch of la la la.

Here's the truth, nice and simple: You don't need a class, you don't need to answer a "whole bunch of questions". It's very simple. You go to any gun store, and take a little quick EASY test of about 30 questions. You're allowed to goof on 7 of those. Now you got a basic firearms safety certificate. Then you answer like 6 questions about not being pyscho and wait your 10 days while they check the DOJ. That is IT. Case closed, take gun, go home - shoot a hole in the wall.
 
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