Too_hectic 0 Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) New firearm owner. I applied for my FID back in August and my local police department got my paperwork processed and approved faster than I anticipated. Went out and bought a Ruger AR 556(NJ compliant, obviously). So far haven't done much besides practice loading and unloading the thing. I've played airsoft for the past 10 years, so I understand how a gun works in theory, but now I'm learning how to operate real steel literally. Figured I'd join here to learn a thing or two. Also, have my handgun permit sitting on my dresser, planning on purchasing a pistol in the next month or two, any suggestions for a reliable, budget handgun would be appreciate as well. Edited November 4, 2017 by Too_hectic typo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1LtCAP 4,259 Posted November 4, 2017 welcome neighbor! live in lindenwold, have my shop in cherry hill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nucrunner 75 Posted November 4, 2017 Welcome! Gloucester County You will need a place to shoot, looking at anything in particular (Range)? lot’s of great handguns out there, if I were buying my first, it would be the golden retriever of handguns - Glock 19 (should be seeing a lot of deals on gen 4’s, and they’re fine). Guns makes are like trucks and football teams, everyone has their favorite, also like pizza, some are better than others, but they’re all good! Good luck, and welcome to the forum, btw, hope you’re not practicing loading that new Ruger with live ammo in your house...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyB 4,289 Posted November 4, 2017 Welcome neighbor! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragline 11 Posted November 5, 2017 Welcome aboard. Good to have another southy around. Although, Colly is north jerz to us swamp folks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted November 5, 2017 Welcome aboard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gleninjersey 2,134 Posted November 5, 2017 Welcome. Define "budget handgun". What role will your handgun be filling? Calibers you are interested in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
this_is_nascar 162 Posted November 5, 2017 Welcome neighbor. Right down the road from you in Gloucester City.Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites