Key /k/, I work at a restaurant and I got robbed at gunpoint

>>33333981
In my mind, I'm never gonna die in no ghetto. Absolutely never. A man turns around and punches me in the head, the fight's on; he cuts me, the fight's on; if I'm shot, the fight is on. I'm not losing no fight to no scumbag out there in no ghetto. Period. That's it. No son of a bitch out there is gonna get me. The only way he gets me is cut my head off and I mean that. I'll fight you til I've got a breath left in me. I don't think any of those animals in that street can beat me. I've been going that way for 18 years of street service and street duty, and that's the way I'm gonna keep on going. You don't lose the fight!

>>33333981
Just get a ballistic knife bro.

>>33333981
Read the sticky.

Then go to the state law enforcement website (most places let you apply online nowadays)

Fill out the form and pay their taxes and shit and then wait while they get your ready.

In the meantime go find a "shooting for fucktards" class, schedule yourself.

Ask the range if they'll let your rent a gun or eight, try them all (just 'cause one feels good doesn't be mean another won't feel GREAT.)

Try them, pick one, buy it (this is after your class hopefully. You can do these steps out of order depending on the class)

By now your CC permit ought to be good, and you should pick a holster.

As far as holsters go I'm clueless (I use shoulder holsters and pocket carry and if I can't do those then I usually just don't carry because I'm not dressed to leave the house)

Once a holster is obtained, you should be fine but remember shooting's a perishable skill so practice frequently.

Also, DO try both 9mm Luger and .45.
No, the .45 Will NOT give any advantage over the 9mm BUT some people just shoot better with that caliber.

>>33333981
>I live in Memphis, Tennessee

There's your problem. What a shithole.

>>33334017

Thanks for the advice, Isn't the .45 quite big for self defense though? And should I be looking at revolvers or just semi-auto? Sorry for my ignorance.

>>33334044
9mm, 40 or 45 are all good choices as far as stopping power, but 9mm offers more ammunition for the same sizes gun, cheaper to shoot (ie, youll probably practice with it more), and has less recoil. The 45 is good, but the main drawback is lack of ammo capacity.

While many revolvers are chambered in .357 magnum, which is a great round for self-defense, most people say that they would rather have more rounds than 6-7 (typical of a revolver), and with an easier reload. That being said, if you prefer a revolver, and you are better with it than a semi-auto, you should get a revolver. but as a first gun, Id suggest a 9mm semi-auto. Im not saying that is the only thing you can get, but that is where i'd suggest you start.
and yeah, go take a class or find someone who really knows there stuff to help you out.

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>>33333981
>Had to get robbed in order to wake up to the danger of real life.
>Cant even google how to: get a concealed carry in his state
>Asks a Mandarin tamarind growing website about guns instead of driving 10 minutes to a gun store to feel some in his hand

>>33334017
A good holster and gun will mean nothing if you don't have a good foundation and constant discomfort.

Invest in a belt. It'll last a half a lifetime since most are built durable and robust to hold up a gun.

>>33333981
single stack .380 or 9mm are less bullshit to conceal properly.

use good defensive ammunition for carrying it too

>>33334299

settle down you autist. you're the reason /k/ sucks.

>>33333981
Makin
Easy
Money
Pimpin
Hoes
In
Style

Op get a glock 19 or 26 with hst 124+p and be done with it
>>33334033
Fuck up white boi u live in a gay ass state like Ohio wit yo bitch made ass.

Ayyy a fellow memphisbro