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thewhitesam

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My name is Sam, am 21 and I liveout of minneapolis, the main reason why I joined this form was to educate my self with firearms and postive people, a while back about 3 months ago i was mugged at gun point, they took my wallet and my 400.00 dollar iPhone 4, after I gave up the phone they beat me with the blunt side of a handgun, knocked 2 teeth out and thank God am still alive, as a lot of people know Minneapolis isn't the best place to live, and I found that out the hard way....

Am turning to this form to find some decent information on carrying a handgun.
I been told by a lot of people, how to get a permit to purchase a hand gun.

Am looking for the right way, maybe some of you can answer my questions
1. Can u open carry a handgun if u have a permit to purchase
2. How do u transfer a firearm in the state of mm
3. What's a good caliber to carry 357, 45 , 9 mm 454 ext.

I know how to get the cc class, I heard from my girlfriends dad he said I could go to the local pd and fill outpaper work and in a month or so have my paper work and pick out a handgun.

Correct me if am wrong anyone, I'am trying to get the ball rolling with carry

Thank you, and have a great day/night.
 
While I'm very sorry that this has happened to you, the positive outcome (even if the only one) of this is that *most* here will think you're making the right decision, provided you take this decision very seriously and learn as much about firearms and concealed carry/lawful self defense as you possibly can.

While someone who's fresh up on MN gun laws can help you more readily than I can, I made myself aware of all of these laws when I was getting into guns with the wealth of resources available online. Your state and PD will most likely have these laws view-able to you over the internet, so that should be your best resource (rather than rhetoric espoused over this forum, while it could be great, you wouldn't know FOR SURE).

Questions about caliber can also be answered on your own. You need to handle some firearms and go out and SHOOT. Do this as much as possible before taking anything home with you. Don't let a "necessity" ride you into this blind. Take a different route home and when you get home from work, READ THIS FORUM!

Best of luck to you, friend. MOLON LABE.
 
Oh, and where you'll get to handle and shoot is at a range with rentable guns. Also, this info should be on Google.
 
Welcome to the wonderful world of gun ownership! I'm sorry you've come to us under such terrible circumstances, but it's always good to see someone take an active interest in their own well-being.

Your first two questions will best be answered at your local gun shop. And that's the first step: find a good local gun shop.

The two sites below will help to familiarize you with your state's laws. The first is a "report card" from the anti-gun group the Brady Campaign. Minnesota gets a 14 out of 100, which is good. The second site goes into more detail pertaining to concealed carry.

http://bradycampaign.org/stategunlaws/scorecard/MN

http://handgunlaw.us/states/minnesota.pdf

Also make sure you read the four rules of gun safety before you even think about touching a gun...

http://thefiringline.com/library/safetyrules.html

Learn them, love them, live them.

As far as caliber goes, you'll have to do some testing. The most important question is: are you a revolver guy, or a semi-auto guy? You'll have to find a range that rents guns, or make friends with a collector to try some different firearms out and see what you like.

For a new shooter 9mm is generally recommended in a semi-auto, and .38 special in a revolver. These are affordable for practice, easy to control, and still potent enough for self-defense.

I personally favor revolvers for self defense (especially for a new shooter). They're simple, as reliable as any gun can be, and downright classy. I also like Coca-Cola over Pepsi. It's all a matter of opinion.
 
:)

Am gonna head to bills gunshotp today, and talk with them, and iris get the time ill go to the grain exchaange building.today also, ill update ever one on how three process is going.
 
Welcome to TFL, thewhitesam! Like others, I'm sorry that you've had to come to the world of firearms under less-than-pleasant circumstances.

Lots of good information has already been given you, but I'll offer a word of caution:

thewhitesam said:
I know how to get the cc class, I heard from my girlfriends dad he said I could go to the local pd and fill outpaper work and in a month or so have my paper work and pick out a handgun.
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I don't know MN law, and your girlfriend's dad may be exactly right. However, lots of bad advice begins with lines like, "I was told by a buddy that his second-cousin, twice removed, said . . . " Following bad advice when it comes to gun laws can have very serious consequences. Listen to the advice, then follow up by doing your own homework. Call the local PD and ask them. Go to handgunlaw.us (which was linked above), and look at that. Check Minnesota law directly (your statutes are here: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/pubs/). Finally, make sure that you check local ordinances: http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=11490
 
Welcome to the functional family

1. Can u open carry a handgun if u have a permit to purchase
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NO, as this is a separate process and limitations.
2. How do u transfer a firearm in the state of mm
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Not enough detail and I'm sure there is more than one way. However, a no-brainer has always been to make the transaction, through a local FFL Dealer.
3. What's a good caliber to carry 357, 45 , 9 mm 454 ext.
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You will have work this out for yourself as their are too many options here. I would however, limit it to .45 or less. You are just starting out so the rule of thumb is to get something you are comfortable with and can shoot well. .. :cool:

One very important point that many folks from Iowa, found out the hard way, is you start the ball rolling by contacting the issuing authority and in your case, it is probably the same office where you obtained your purchasing permit. Possible in you case, as in ours, it's the Sheriff's office. From there, just follow their direction. The fact that you already have a purchasing permit give you a leg-up. .... :)

Be Safe !!!
 
I'd strongly recommend that you take a firearms class. If you have trouble locating one, check the NRA web site. They have very good classes and they tend to be less expensive, at least in my area. Before you begin to carry you might consider taking a more advanced class - especially if you open carry. And practice until you're comfortable with the gun. I'm not trying to discourage you. I just want you to be safe.

And welcome to TFL!
 
First, take your time. There are gun familiarization classes that allow you to try several different guns. A basic handgun class and if your state calls for one a CWP qualifying course can be taken before you need to buy a gun (in some states).


I cannot stress enough how important it is that you have hands on experience with the guns you're considering.
Many gun ranges rent guns and it's a good idea that you take advantage of that.
If you know anyone that owns a gun you should ask them to take you shooting.

Another option I advise is that you buy a used .22 caliber pistol to practice with while you search for a centerfire gun. A .22 allows you to shoot and practice much more because the ammo is much less expensive.

Visit this web site. http://www.corneredcat.com/Contents/
Lots of good advice there.

Just a note on caliber, what the gun shoots is not near as important as how well you shoot the gun. Get a gun that fits your hand and that you shoot well.
 
I'm going to step in here long enough to second Buzzcook's suggestion:
Buzzcook said:
. . . .Another option I advise is that you buy a used .22 caliber pistol to practice with while you search for a centerfire gun. A .22 allows you to shoot and practice much more because the ammo is much less expensive.
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As compared to a 9mm or a .45, shooting a .22 is really, really cheap. I pulled up Cheaper Than Dirt just because it's an easily verifiable example. Looking at factory ammo, using the cheapest they have on a cost per round basis, and excluding shipping:

9mm = TulAmmo, 115 grain, 50 rd box = $8.49 = $0.1698/rd (http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/AMM4700-1.html)

.45 = TulAmmo, 230 grain, 50 rd box = $13.09 = $0.2618/rd (http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/AMM5290-1.html)

.22LR = Winchester Wildcat, 50 rd box = $2.89 = $0.0578/rd (http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/2WNWW22LR-1.html)

I'm not saying that these are the best practice rounds or that CTD is the cheapest place to buy, but I think it makes for a good example. A .22 gets you a lot of trigger time to work on basic skills and marksmanship.
 
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