For Somali and other gun owners in the US, please bring your expertise here. I intend to buy a gun at the end of this month or insha'Allah in next month. I have these concerns:
(1) Safety. I have kids and worry about their access to it. I would like to hear from you how on you safely secure it.
(2) How to deal with police. This white guy who used to work with me in my previous job told me that when police stops you, you need to put your two hands on the driver-side window where the police officer can see them. Apparently, the police officers will automatically know that you're a gun owner once they stop you. And if they can't see your hands when you're stopped, and they suspect a movement from your hands, they will not take chances, so they will shoot and take you out. That is how they are trained. Now, have you ever been stopped by a police officer while owning a gun and did you encounter any issues?
(3) Many states have separate rules for gun ownership and carrying it with you while driving, so how do you satisfy different state rules? For instance, my understanding of Ohio law is, you gotta have the magazine in the trunk if you carry the pistol itself with you in the car. Heck, what is the purpose of carrying a gun if you can't have the gun and loaded magazine together?
(4) Some of the guns are too expensive. I am budgeting $500 for this purchase. Which pistol would you recommend that is easier to manage, more accurate, and can be easily secured?
(5) Did you face any suspicions from gun dealers and gun range owners when buying it or when shooting it in their ranges? Apparently, some gun range owners don't want to sell it to Muslims, so please share your experiences.
(1) Safety. I have kids and worry about their access to it. I would like to hear from you how on you safely secure it.
(2) How to deal with police. This white guy who used to work with me in my previous job told me that when police stops you, you need to put your two hands on the driver-side window where the police officer can see them. Apparently, the police officers will automatically know that you're a gun owner once they stop you. And if they can't see your hands when you're stopped, and they suspect a movement from your hands, they will not take chances, so they will shoot and take you out. That is how they are trained. Now, have you ever been stopped by a police officer while owning a gun and did you encounter any issues?
(3) Many states have separate rules for gun ownership and carrying it with you while driving, so how do you satisfy different state rules? For instance, my understanding of Ohio law is, you gotta have the magazine in the trunk if you carry the pistol itself with you in the car. Heck, what is the purpose of carrying a gun if you can't have the gun and loaded magazine together?
(4) Some of the guns are too expensive. I am budgeting $500 for this purchase. Which pistol would you recommend that is easier to manage, more accurate, and can be easily secured?
(5) Did you face any suspicions from gun dealers and gun range owners when buying it or when shooting it in their ranges? Apparently, some gun range owners don't want to sell it to Muslims, so please share your experiences.