TransGuns
A place for all to discuss defense, weapons, strategy, and related topics, especially in relation to the Igbt community and our allies
The best option for a defensive firearms is a 5.56x45mm AR-15, and a reputable 9x19mm handgun.
Defensive firearms should have a WML, long guns a sling, and handguns require a Kydex or solid plastic holster that fully covers the trigger.
A red dot or etched optic is ideal, but backup irons are important as well! Be sure to check out r/TheArmedGayAgenda
Subreddit Rules
- No bullying, harassment, or queerphobia
Any post or comment that is overt or obliquely queerphobic, or otherwise harasses or bullies another user will result in a permanent ban with no opportunity for appeal.
- No trolling
Obvious trolling will not be tolerated. This includes comments or posts that are concern trolling or sea lioning. Mod discretion will be used to determine
- Do not spread misinformation
Do not knowingly spread misinformation. You can be sure your information is accurate when you are able to find multiple unbiased sources that agree with what you're saying.
- Provide details about your post
All posts containing a picture of a firearm must include details on the make and model of the gun(s) and any add-on parts like optics. If the firearm is built from parts, please include details on these parts. At a minimum whether or not they are off the shelf parts.
- On posts asking for suggestions
If you are requesting information or suggestions on a product your post must include what your intended use for the product is, and your budget. Especially for requests for input on a first gun.
- Promotions, shills, journalists, and surveys
Linking to products, retailers, promotional advertisements, organizations, etc. will not be allowed if you are in anyway affiliated. If you would like to promote your non-profit or other organization, you must message the mods before posting. This includes journalists seeking to interview users. Please do not DM community members without first contacting the mods through the mod mail.
- Remain Civil
Criticism should be constructive, and related only to the topic in the post you're commenting on, no unsolicited advice. Be open minded to receiving criticism. infighting and slap fights will not be tolerated.
- Keep NSFW posts to Spank Bank Sunday
Please keep all NSFW posts to Sundays, using the NSFW tag.
All Spank Bank Sunday posts should remain free of pornography, genitals, and nipples.
Posts containing similar content for the purpose of education (e.g. ccw advice) are allowed any day of the week.
Mods will use our discretion in removing posts that break this rule.
view the rest of the comments
I'm not an expert, but this is something I've been doing too. I bought a shotgun a few months ago. And now I am looking into getting my CCW permit so that I am more comfortable with transporting a pistol. If you're going to be transporting a pistol around, look up laws in your state about the transportation of a firearm. Does your state allow open carry, etc. You don't want to get stuck in a bad position illegally carrying/transporting a firearm. But I'm also going to have to travel more with my pistol, which is why I'd be more comfortable with the CCW permit. But that's just me.
Things I purchased for my shotgun. I've bought a safe with quick access, ammo cans containers and dehumidifying gel silica packets for shotgun shells, gun cleaning kit, ear protection for practicing, gun case for transporting, 12 gauge #4 buckshot & lead and steel target loads. For within my safe I also bought a dehumidifying canister. Which is just something that you recharge by throwing in the oven every 6 months. This will keep your guns dry and prevent issues in the future, depending on where you're storing the safe and where you live etc. (I don't think I missed anything)
As for buying the shotgun, super easy. I bought it for self defense and maybe trap shooting. Took maybe an hour or two to walk out with a shotgun. I got a good deal on a Benelli nova for only 300 dollars. Pump action, simple.
But I've been looking at pistols for the past 3 months, and it looks like decent reliable ones are around 4-500 dollars. I've been looking specifically at getting a Glock. Since my pistol would also be for self defense, I want something reliable. I've learned really any of the generations of glocks are the same with minimal changes. Whatever is cheapest is the best one to pick.
Let me know if you have any questions.