# unsure **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 11, 2008, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unsure/43284 "2008-02-11T13:18:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 21
**Author:** ![JEG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeg/32/7246_2.png) [@JEG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JEG)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2008, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unsure/43284/21 "2008-02-11T20:24:11Z")
> [@ultradriver10000](#): > > Couldn’t we do that with ever question ever posted on here? Thanks captain obvious. Well at least you added to the tread, wait no you didn’t. > > -Usually if you buy the rifle at a store (mainstream store) they will do a small back round like check, and in some cases you will have to wait one day. They do this with the hopes of chilling pissed off people down. [example: guy gets pissed at his wife, goes to walmart, buys a shot gun, shoots her] They think this one day wait or so will make sure people are responsible. They will also take the guns registration number and match it to your name and address. I don’t know why they do this because you are not required by law to register a long gun. I guess this gives them a starting point if the gun was used in a crime. > > Pistols are a whole other story. Look up NYS Pistol permits. > > For your first gun I would look into a Ruger 10/22 or a SKS. > > Rounds for a Ruger 10/22 are usually about $10 per 500 rounds. The sks is about $3 per 20 rounds. > > There is lots of after market for the Ruger also. > > Thats what mine looks like. An SKS is the civilian Ak-47, like the AR-15 is the civilian M-16. Only real difference is that they are semi-auto instead of fully auto. The SKS is still a 7.62 mm round. I wouldnt suggest one for your first gun. Go with a .22, they are chiep, and much safer for someone who is unfamiliar with firearms. The rounds are not nearly as powerful and will not travel as far. Also, the 7.62 is VERY loud. It’s like blasting an M80 next to your ear. --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unsure/43284)._