My brother called me up yesterday, and announced out of the blue that he wants to buy a handgun for self-defense.
He is 59 years old, and has never owned a gun in his life.
He is getting ready to move to Maryland of all places. I checked their laws and a concealed carry license is pretty much impossible to obtain, so this would strictly be a nightstand gun. They also have a ban of magazines over 10 rounds. (Looking at Maryland gun laws was a trip; you have to pass a firearms safety course provided by a state approved instructor, then you can apply for a Handgun Qualification License issued by the State Police, including a background check, all just to rent a handgun at a range!)
He wants to do this NOW, so normal advice like shooting different things first is something he doesn't want to do. Yeah, I know.
I, naturally, have my ideas about what to tell him, but would like to hear what INGO has to say.
He is 59 years old, and has never owned a gun in his life.
He is getting ready to move to Maryland of all places. I checked their laws and a concealed carry license is pretty much impossible to obtain, so this would strictly be a nightstand gun. They also have a ban of magazines over 10 rounds. (Looking at Maryland gun laws was a trip; you have to pass a firearms safety course provided by a state approved instructor, then you can apply for a Handgun Qualification License issued by the State Police, including a background check, all just to rent a handgun at a range!)
He wants to do this NOW, so normal advice like shooting different things first is something he doesn't want to do. Yeah, I know.
I, naturally, have my ideas about what to tell him, but would like to hear what INGO has to say.