Hello from Rochester

View · by **Bulletz** on Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:51 pm

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen. I am a Rochester resident. I have always been interested in firearms, but until recently have never thought of purchasing one. Some things have changed in our lives, some things haven't, and as a family we decided it might be time to get some home protection. I am here to find out the basics of MN Gun ownership. Whats legal to have in the house, how am I able to defend my house and so on.

Hope I learn a lot.

Thanks

View · by **Anokamnman** on Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:42 am

Welcome to the forum. Plenty of good information on here to help you.

View · by **gyrfalcon** on Sun Feb 12, 2012 6:34 am

Bulletz wrote:Hello Ladies and Gentlemen. I am a Rochester resident. I have always been interested in firearms, but until recently have never thought of purchasing one. Some things have changed in our lives, some things haven't, and as a family we decided it might be time to get some home protection. I am here to find out the basics of MN Gun ownership. Whats legal to have in the house, how am I able to defend my house and so on.

Hope I learn a lot.

Thanks

What is your past experience with firearms? I would advise taking courses and training BEFORE you purchase a firearm.

The firearms safety course that's put on by the DNR is a good place to start: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/firea ... index.html

From there you have many different options.

View · by **CashFan** on Sun Feb 12, 2012 6:58 am

Welcome to the forum!! I am a new member too and live south of roch. There are definitely lots of interesting discussions here and good luck with the gun purchase!! I would recommend shooting before you buy if possible and especially if you are not that familiar with handguns.

View · by **chudrockz** on Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:42 am

Welcome from Mankato! I'd second getting in some time in classes for safety and training. Then, try before you buy.

View · by **illbits** on Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:01 am

Grew up in Roch. Welcome aboard.

View · by **justaguy** on Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:06 am

Keep It Real.

View · by **Bulletz** on Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:14 am

gyrfalcon wrote:
Bulletz wrote:Hello Ladies and Gentlemen. I am a Rochester resident. I have always been interested in firearms, but until recently have never thought of purchasing one. Some things have changed in our lives, some things haven't, and as a family we decided it might be time to get some home protection. I am here to find out the basics of MN Gun ownership. Whats legal to have in the house, how am I able to defend my house and so on.

Hope I learn a lot.

Thanks

What is your past experience with firearms? I would advise taking courses and training BEFORE you purchase a firearm.

The firearms safety course that's put on by the DNR is a good place to start: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/firea ... index.html

From there you have many different options.

Thanks Guys!! I have little experience with hand guns. I've been mostly fascinated with Assault Rifles, Shotguns, rifles. Have put a lot of lead through Ak-47's, Ak-74's, AR-15, M-14, Romak's, SVD, and so on.
But right now I am just wanting to invest in some home protection in the form of hand guns.

I believe proper courses/classes is where we should start. Thank you

View · by **bullets** on Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:22 am

Welcome Bulletz!!!

View · by **ranger** on Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:25 am

Welcome from Champlin!

For a home protection handgun, you can't go wrong with a good revolver. Just pull the trigger and if it doesn't fire, pull it again....don't have to worry about jamming.

Just my .02 worth.

View · by **Muddy41** on Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:14 pm

Welcome from Richfield... Going to be in Rochester next weekend do you guys have a range that rents guns in case my tax return does not make it by then need something to do while down in Rochester

View · by **Thunderjohn** on Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:48 pm

Welcome from Savage.

View · by **Pezhead** on Sun Feb 12, 2012 2:27 pm

Welcome from Shakopee.

View · by **tletourneau** on Sun Feb 12, 2012 6:13 pm

Welcome from Rochester!

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View · by **CashFan** on Sun Feb 12, 2012 8:13 pm

Muddy41 wrote:Welcome from Richfield... Going to be in Rochester next weekend do you guys have a range that rents guns in case my tax return does not make it by then need something to do while down in Rochester

Not that I know of, but I've been out for quite a while till a few months ago. As far as I know there is only one indoor range and you can't shoot jacketed bullets.