Bought my handgun! Check it out guys *pics*

[4CYLPOWER92]

10 round mag limits. There are a lot more restrictions than other states. A lot I'm not sure of, personally. There is a cali member on my forum who seems to know a lot.

Thats true, and many other restrictions including waiting 10 days to get the gun after purchase. But in terms of getting a gun, it's not difficult unless you are a criminal.

[turbomaxx]

Hey man, if you end up going for the sub-compact, and you want to part with this one, let me know. I've got a few contacts out here that are dealers so transferring it wouldn't be a problem.

I had an oppurtunity to pick up a brand new SC model but my hands are too big for it to be comfortable. I was initially looking at them for the wife and I to both shoot, but the size was a deal breaker for me.

I wouldn't mind, But I think I'll stick with my current .45. Don't wanna take a chance on buying a less nice handgun. I already trust this one. But to anyone looking to buy a springfield XD, one more satisfied customer checking in.

[Pandemic]

Thats true, and many other restrictions including waiting 10 days to get the gun after purchase. But in terms of getting a gun, it's not difficult unless you are a criminal.

LOL. Not quite. If you want to buy an illegal firearm I'm sure it's easier than the hoops you have to jump through in Cali... Don't get me started

[CB7_213]

To buy a gun in Cali is pretty easy I think. For a handgun, you have to be 21. You can buy a rifle at 18. To buy a handgun, you have to pass a test on gun safety. (The test is so easy I scored a 100 without reading the study guide.)
You can't have a felony.
I think those are the only restrictions.

no see we cant get the good guns, you know what i mean? i.e. Auto Assault riffle, .50cal hand guns, and all that good stuff.

[CB7_213]

LOL. Not quite. If you want to buy an illegal firearm I'm sure it's easier than the hoops you have to jump through in Cali... Don't get me started

hahaha i got connections... shhhhhh

[Pandemic]

hahaha i got connections... shhhhhh

Enjoy a cell with bubba :P

[evil_demon_01]

Is there any particular reason you need a gun anyway?

[turbomaxx]

Reasons I own a firearm:
1) God help the man who tries to break into MY house
2) God help the man who tries to kidnap MY offspring
3) It's a healthy thing to spend money on. Not drugs, not cigarettes. If my gun kills me, it's MY fault.
4) It's fun. Have you ever fired a handgun? Just shooting at paper targets is a rush because you know what kind of power you have in your hands.
5) Competitions-Just like my rifles, shotguns, and bows, once I get good with my .45 I fully intend to compete with it. Competitions are another excellent way to polish and fine tune your skills, and the pro's will SURELY have some advice.

There's more floatin around my brain but right now I just want a shower.

[evil_demon_01]

Reasons I own a firearm:
1) God help the man who tries to break into MY house
2) God help the man who tries to kidnap MY offspring
3) It's a healthy thing to spend money on. Not drugs, not cigarettes. If my gun kills me, it's MY fault.
4) It's fun. Have you ever fired a handgun? Just shooting at paper targets is a rush because you know what kind of power you have in your hands.
5) Competitions-Just like my rifles, shotguns, and bows, once I get good with my .45 I fully intend to compete with it. Competitions are another excellent way to polish and fine tune your skills, and the pro's will SURELY have some advice.

There's more floatin around my brain but right now I just want a shower.

Valid points.
No I've never fired a hand gun, as they are illegal to own here.
Also Fully automatic weapons are only allowed to be owned by Collectors, and competition shooters.

[Shag Wagon]

As soon as I turn 21 I am getting a CWP and carrying a gun everywhere I go. Me being as skinny as I am I cant really defend myself so if my life is threatened I know where to reach.

And I have heard that most of Europe the citizens are unallowed to have fire arms. I met a guy from scotland and I let him hold my shotgun and he didnt know what to do with it. He was sooo excited he got to hold an actual real gun. But here no matter what people are going to have guns and nobody is going to stop them. People have them for fun and others have them for protection. You guys cross the pond wouldnt know much about that.

[fatboy1185]

nice gun, i have the 9mm version. sweet, aren't they

[scudweiser]

i named my shotgun "shit fucker upper". name yours "face ruiner" or "boomstick" or neck circumsizer.

[Pandemic]

Reasons I own a firearm:
1) God help the man who tries to break into MY house
2) God help the man who tries to kidnap MY offspring
3) It's a healthy thing to spend money on. Not drugs, not cigarettes. If my gun kills me, it's MY fault.
4) It's fun. Have you ever fired a handgun? Just shooting at paper targets is a rush because you know what kind of power you have in your hands.
5) Competitions-Just like my rifles, shotguns, and bows, once I get good with my .45 I fully intend to compete with it. Competitions are another excellent way to polish and fine tune your skills, and the pro's will SURELY have some advice.

There's more floatin around my brain but right now I just want a shower.

Springfield armory makes an XDm which is meant to be match grade - check it out sometime.

Also, make sure that you are keeping that gun safe and out of reach for kids. In some/most? states if a kid is shot or shoots someone with their parent's gun, the parent gets arrested. Guns are great but we have to be responsible gun owners.

As soon as I turn 21 I am getting a CWP and carrying a gun everywhere I go. Me being as skinny as I am I cant really defend myself so if my life is threatened I know where to reach.

And I have heard that most of Europe the citizens are unallowed to have fire arms. I met a guy from scotland and I let him hold my shotgun and he didnt know what to do with it. He was sooo excited he got to hold an actual real gun. But here no matter what people are going to have guns and nobody is going to stop them. People have them for fun and others have them for protection. You guys cross the pond wouldnt know much about that.

Before you get your CCW or LTCF, read up on laws and the legality of carrying. You NEED to do this before you even buy a handgun in my opinion. I had a Glock that I kept in my car. I didn't know any laws regarding that pistol. I really could have gotten in some trouble over that.

If you feel the need to carry a weapon you need to know the related laws to your state.

In a lot of places shotguns and rifles are still legal. I have friends in Germany and England who hunt.

[4CYLPOWER92]

LOL. Not quite. If you want to buy an illegal firearm I'm sure it's easier than the hoops you have to jump through in Cali... Don't get me started

no see we cant get the good guns, you know what i mean? i.e. Auto Assault riffle, .50cal hand guns, and all that good stuff.

California has to many Lawyers. That being said I heard of a place out here where I can buy an AK47 new for $800, non auto ofcource.

[turbomaxx]

Springfield armory makes an XDm which is meant to be match grade - check it out sometime.

Also, make sure that you are keeping that gun safe and out of reach for kids. In some/most? states if a kid is shot or shoots someone with their parent's gun, the parent gets arrested. Guns are great but we have to be responsible gun owners.



Before you get your CCW or LTCF, read up on laws and the legality of carrying. You NEED to do this before you even buy a handgun in my opinion. I had a Glock that I kept in my car. I didn't know any laws regarding that pistol. I really could have gotten in some trouble over that.

If you feel the need to carry a weapon you need to know the related laws to your state.

In a lot of places shotguns and rifles are still legal. I have friends in Germany and England who hunt.

It stays locked up in a fireproof gun safe.
And my dad just ordered the XDm .40 and told me it would be "our little secret" from mom haha. He told me if I got good with the .45 I could have the XDm too and use that one for matches. That's a few years down the road though, I have a lot to learn.