I grew up in Indiana around guns, and I carried a gun sometimes while in the U.S. Navy, but I have rarely fired a weapon since then, and I haven't owned one since then either. However, with events of late being what they are, I have purchased a handgun and plan to purchase one for my wife as well, after which we both intend to obtain a concealed carry permit. Are there others here who have recently purchased firearms as well and/or intend to obtain a concealed carry permit as a result of current events? I'm just curious to see if the trend is what I think it is. I've certainly heard the the sale of guns and ammunition has been increasing.
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The trend has been going on for a long time, Barack Obama was nominated Gun Salesman of the year numerous times! I'm glad you've decided to defend yourself, but it's too bad that you waited until ammo is unavailable or priced thru the roof!
FreedomRocker
Level 6
Aug 22, 2020
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Actually, I purchased the gun months ago, when all this stuff started, and I was able to get plenty of ammunition at a good price. But, then, I purchased a Smith and Wesson Model 10, which takes .38 or .38+p, which I think is usually pretty easy ammunition to come by. And, by the way, I would have defended myself before, just not with a handgun. Now I can defend myself much more effectively, though.
Solid choice of a revolver! Glad to hear you got ammo in time, lots of places have no .38 at all right now, was just at local Cabela's, they have literally no handgun ammo other than 10mm and .44 special.
Howdy @KeithThroop,
I purchased an antique Russian rifle just after Obama was inaugurated. I bought it because I could purchase ammo for it in vacuum packed, 440 round cans. In 2015 I bought a pistol because I thought Hillary might get elected. Peter Stzrok wasn't the only one looking for an insurance policy.
My wife is encouraging me to get a CCP and our Sheriff has lowered the fee to $52.00. not only that, but our church hosts CCP instruction by deputies.
So yes, it's going around.
timon_phocas
Level 9
Aug 22, 2020
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One of my fellow elders at our church is getting his CCP and will be carrying at all times, even for all our services. I will do the same after I obtain my permit.
That is good are you getting some training on how to use it
B1967
Level 7
Aug 22, 2020
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Oh, yes. Having had experience with guns in the past, I know that it is a serious thing to wield such weapons, and I would never assume that my past experience is sufficient. One always needs more and better training because things are forgotten and reflexes die over time. Laws also change dramatically, and we need to be brought up to date. In fact, although Illinois requires a certain amount of training before they will issue a permit to carry, we intend to get additional training. We are also going to join the NRA and USCCA.
@KeithThroop Good luck and enjoy that your helping in you self defense
I would move as quick as you can for the carry permit
@B1967 Good idea on moving quickly.
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