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Well.... He did mention "hunting" in 3/6 of his potential wanted arms...
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A .22 rimfire rifle or possibly a pistol is really the only "required" firearm for most new gun owners.
Beyond that, it just depends on what they want the firearms for.
My only reason for .22 not being my #1 is hearing so many frustrated new gun owners at the gun counter complaining they have an almost new with 300. Rounds thru them .22's and had to buy a 2nd gun to find ammo.
they are not looking hard enough or they are too cheap to buy what is out there. I see ammo all the time.
In the last year or so I have bought about 10K rounds of .22 LR
It isn't was easy as it used to be, but a person can find it online and occasionally in a store. There is usually some for sale here. There have been several deals of 1+K rounds in the last 6 months that I passed on because I have enough for now and I figured I would let someone else have a chance at it.
I've heard long time gun owners make the same complaint - recently - here on this forum.Im going to take a stab and guess your not a new gun owner then....
NO CLEAR PURPOSE! ??Get into guns? I know the perfect first gun if the primary purpose is fun.
I don't own one because it doesn't have a clear purpose but an awesome first gun would be a 22 revolver like the S&W 617 or a Ruger equivalent.
While I was reading this thread I was preparing to mention a carry pistol if nobody did. Took 'till post 23 for it to happen. Good for you.I'd say one at a time.
Start with a 12g shotgun because ammo is plentiful and cheap - can be used for defense, plinking, clays and hunting most things on the west side of the cascades. That and your more or less only going to choose between a mossburg or Remington pump to start so it makes for an easier choice when you only have 2 or 3 to choose from, then he can customize as wanted. Also, cheap to buy so very little chance of buyers remorse.
I'd start stocking up on .22lr and when I had a few thousand rounds and had a better understanding on how to get ammo then I'd get a .22 rifle and pistol for plinking and training.
After that, a CCW or hunting rifle depending on the season.
He will have a list of guns by that point and can run with it - especially having a couple buddies like y'all that have a lot of stuff to try first.
It seems that two gentlemen came all the way from France to witness that event. lol