Newbie.............................

[Myles]

I imagine I may be able to find some information if I searched enough, but I'll just ask.

I live in Indiana. I only currently own a .22 rifle. I shoot it now and them. I shoot raccoons I've caged. I have shot a hand gun before,h but it's been awhile.

I just applied for a hand gun permit. I assume I'll get it since I don't have anything but a 7 year old DUI on my record.

Now the questions:

Do I need to have the permit in order to buy a hand gun?

Even after doing some research, I'll be fairly green with the info I know of hand guns. Where is best to buy from? Gun show, local gun shop (maybe 21st Century Firearms in Bluffton).

What are your suggestions for a beginner? I would like a .22 (Ruger maybe) and a higher cal. The .22 mostly because of the cheap ammo and for my wife to shoot.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[SEIndSAM]

Welcome aboard, greetings from SE Indiana

No, you do not need a permit to buy a handgun, only to carry it off of your property. We don't have any gun registration in Indiana

 

[JohnP82]

Like already posted above, no need for a LTCH to buy, just to carry.

As for where to go, local gun shops can be good depending on where you are. You stated 21st and that would be a great place to visit. Great selection, good staff, and they know their stuff. Take your time, look around and handle as many as you can. Do some research, but also go with what feels best to you since it will be your gun. We can all give you our opinions on specific makes and models, but that doesn't mean you will feel the same. Asking advice is good, just don't forget to listen to yourself as well.

Good luck with your search and ask plenty of questions.

 

[Kagnew]

I shoot raccoons I've caged.

That sounds sporting.

 

[kreepin2g]

welcome. i always shop local first and only go elswhere when nobody can get it. you could spend countless hours on this website.

 

[Jack Burton]

That sounds sporting.

Yeah... much better to bludgeon them to death

 

[sloughfoot]

I suggest you make some friends at your local gun shop. If they know you will be coming back frequently, they should be taking good care of you. The best place for a new shooter to hang out on a Saturday is the local gunshop.

IMO, disposing of filthy vermin like raccoons is not a "sporting" proposition. They are quite tasty even so...

I used to kill them with blue juice injections when i worked for the City. That is not very "sporting" either.

 

[Bahbo]

Sounds like the OP needs a couple of good dogs!!

Bahbo

 

[Sylvain]

Welcome!

 

[HandK]

Welcome to INGO, glad your here.

 

[LPPOsecurity]

Welcome aboard, greetings from SE Indiana

No, you do not need a permit to buy a handgun, only to carry it off of your property. We don't have any gun registration in Indiana

Now correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this info is false and that as long as the gun is unloaded put away and seperate from ammo that you can now transport it around like to the range and back per new legislation

 

[NolaMan61]

Welcome to the group.

 

[kreepin2g]

Now correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this info is false and that as long as the gun is unloaded put away and seperate from ammo that you can now transport it around like to the range and back per new legislation

that is how i understand it

 

[Myles]

That sounds sporting.

The raccoons kill my chickens. You have to kill them once you cage them. It's not right to transport them to another location for a few reasons. They could be carrying disease and you could spread it to other areas. It's not right to just make them someone else's problem.

I'm using the .22 to kill them now. Takes about 3 shots on average. I may have to try something else soon though. The cage (trap) is starting to take a beating from through shots. might be time to fill a garbage can with water.

 

[philbert001]

That sounds sporting.

Spoken like a true city dweller! If they made Rat traps 20 times bigger, he wouldn't have to shoot them. He's not hunting, he's exterminating a nuisance.

 

[GaDawg]

Yeah... much better to bludgeon them to death

Don't knock it raccoons r distructive. We can keep our front porch from being destroyed. My wife's flower pots turned over and just a general mess. Sorry but I have to say I have don't it only cause there a nusaince.

 

[GaDawg]

The raccoons kill my chickens. You have to kill them once you cage them. It's not right to transport them to another location for a few reasons. They could be carrying disease and you could spread it to other areas. It's not right to just make them someone else's problem.

I'm using the .22 to kill them now. Takes about 3 shots on average. I may have to try something else soon though. The cage (trap) is starting to take a beating from through shots. might be time to fill a garbage can with water.

3 shots?

 

[philbert001]

3 shots?

1 Probably kills em, but they don't stop twitching till 3!

 

[nomadicmutt]

3 shots?

My little brother shot a raccoon I had trapped this summer, and the first .22 between the eyes just pissed it off. Scared lil' bro half to death, and sent him sprinting to grab another .22 to stick in the single-shot bolt-action to finish the job.

It took 3 shots.

 

[JoP]

They will take good care of you at 21st!