# Thinking about getting a hand gun....
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic
**Created:** [January 25, 2009, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880 "2009-01-25T12:28:10Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Boarderx192](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boarderx192)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/1 "2009-01-25T12:28:10Z")
I work at a bar in Atlanta and recently there have been muggings at other bars in the area. One bar tender was shot and killed two weeks ago and a couple was mugged at gun point. The couple had just gotten into their car when the “mugger” tapped on the window with the gun. The guy in the car had a gun on him and shot the mugger 6 times, killing him. I typically walk out of work ~4:30am and would feel much safer if I had a way to protect myself if I were to ever be in a similar situation.
With that said, what are the steps needed to get a fire arms permit? Concealed permit?
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### Author:  [@BREETIME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BREETIME)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/2 "2009-01-25T12:36:37Z")
odd are your going to get youself killed rather than saved…
its gunna take a little while for you to get your permit, in the meantime, learn some karate
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### Author:  [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/3 "2009-01-25T12:39:01Z")
you live in atlanta… which is not buffalo, meaning we cant help you. Please consult your local laws & regulations
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### Author:  [@dftsilvia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dftsilvia)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/4 "2009-01-25T12:39:53Z")
get a glock .40
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### Author:  [@91CRXSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91CRXSI)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/5 "2009-01-25T12:41:14Z")
every state/city/county is different. Go to your town hall and ask them.
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### Author:  [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/6 "2009-01-25T12:41:42Z")
> [@Viper966](#):
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> you live in atlanta… which is not buffalo, meaning we cant help you. Please consult your local laws & regulations
.
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### Author:  [@ugo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ugo)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/7 "2009-01-25T12:42:28Z")
We’ve been there, done this X7475865 times. Search!
[http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60803&highlight=pistol+permit](http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60803&highlight=pistol+permit)
[http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60302&highlight=pistol+permit](http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60302&highlight=pistol+permit)
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### Author:  [@PureXTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PureXTC)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/8 "2009-01-25T13:12:28Z")
Watch your ass though. I always cry bullshit when a victim gets the best of his mugger only to be sued later on for everything he has.
Don’t shoot him in the back.
Make sure he’s dead.
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### Author:  [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/9 "2009-01-25T13:14:30Z")
Erie county is the hardest place in the nation to get a CCW. It takes about 18 months. They make it so hard, that you don’t want to even get it.
I’m sure GA, is much different.
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### Author:  [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/10 "2009-01-25T13:16:35Z")
from what ive heard the south is a joke with gun laws
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### Author:  [@double\_j](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/double_j)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/11 "2009-01-25T13:22:59Z")
Get a different job?
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### Author:  [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/12 "2009-01-25T13:47:18Z")
I’m guessing you can get the permit pretty easily in GA. Sounds like about 60 days.
> **[How to Get a Permit to Carry a Concealed Weapon in Georgia](https://legalbeagle.com/2061093-get-permit-carry-concealed-weapon.html)**
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> To carry a concealed weapon in Georgia, you must apply for a permit, called a Weapons Carry License in some counties. This requires completing an application, paying the required fees and passing a background check. If approved, your license is good...
Then look for something you can actually conceal easily. Yeah, a .40 or .45 has a lot of stopping power, but with a full clip they’re heavy and not real easy to conceal in street clothes. If you wear a suit it’s one thing because you can holster it inside your jacket, but in jeans and a shirt it’s much harder.
My boss just picked one of these up:
[http://www.ruger.com/LCP/index.html](http://www.ruger.com/LCP/index.html)
And a pocket holster similar to this:
[http://shopruger.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10051&storeId=10051&categoryId=19064&productId=51663&langId=-1&parent\_category\_rn=13682&lastCatId=13682](http://shopruger.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10051&storeId=10051&categoryId=19064&productId=51663&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=13682&lastCatId=13682)
Then the most important thing is you have to learn to use it. Sign up with a local gun range and get lots of practice. God forbid you ever have to actually use it in self defense you need to be completely comfortable with handling it.
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### Author:  [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/13 "2009-01-25T13:49:44Z")
ROFL.
good luck.
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### Author:  [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/14 "2009-01-25T14:41:22Z")
Learn to do this if you do get one :
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### Author:  [@Syrup](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Syrup)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/15 "2009-01-25T15:25:29Z")
> [@PureXTC](#):
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> Watch your ass though. I always cry bullshit when a victim gets the best of his mugger only to be sued later on for everything he has.
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> Don’t shoot him in the back.
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> Make sure he’s dead.
LOL word
truth
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### Author:  [@K.A.T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K.A.T)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/16 "2009-01-25T15:52:18Z")
> [@dftsilvia](#):
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> get a glock .40
yes model 22 .40cal is hands down the best hand gun
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### Author:  [@Bucker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bucker)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/17 "2009-01-25T15:53:29Z")
I live in GA too. I know being active military my concealed carry stuff took like 2 weeks. I have a S&W M&P .357 SIG. LOVE IT
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### Author:  [@FearBefore128](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FearBefore128)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/18 "2009-01-25T15:54:08Z")
get yourself a decent knife for now, then when you get your permit get a glock or a springfield XD
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### Author:  [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/19 "2009-01-25T16:33:39Z")
> [@K.A.T.](#):
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> yes model 22 .40cal is hands down the best hand gun
wut.
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### Author:  [@Boomin99GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boomin99GT)
#### Post date: [January 25, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-getting-a-hand-gun/61880/20 "2009-01-25T16:33:50Z")
Every place is different. The only thing that I’m required to carry on me when carrying my gun is a blue card that states I am the owner of said gun. I can carry it loaded with 1 in the chamber in my car without a concealed permit here either. No clue about Hotlanta though.
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