We've lived in Hawaii for the last 12 years and are now moving to Ft. Eustis. We're looking forward to seeing VA. This was the 6th site to pop up when I googled "gun forums" so that says something about VA being a gun friendly state. That'll be a BIG change from HI. I'm also into hot rods, mainly Mopars.
As soon as I get to VA I'll be looking for a full sized .45acp for general self defense and carry. This will be the first pistol I've purchased but not the first one I've shot. I've spent A LOT of time with the M9 and love it. I've got a few models on my short list of prospects: M&P45, FNP45, Sig P250, Beretta PX4 45, Para 1911 GI Expert, XD45, CZ97, Taurus 24/7 or PT845, HK45, USP45. I'm looking at around $600 but I'll go more if I'm convinced it's worth it. A lot of these I like because they're lefty friendly. (i'm wrong handed) Others are on there because of reputations as great guns. I'm curious about the 1911 as carry guns. I seems that the hammer and spur would dig in the old love handles but a lot of folks love them so they can't be too bad. Never fired one either. You'll notice Glocks aren't on there. It's because of the grip angle. Anybody got comments about these? Am I missing something?
Is there a wait period to aquire a handgun? What about a permit?
New to VA, coming from Hawaii
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OakRidgeStars
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Re: New to VA, coming from Hawaii
Welcome to VGOF & VA 
Once you are a VA resident with a VA driver's license, you can purchase a handgun (assuming you're 21 y/o). We have instant criminal background check so there's no waiting period.
As far as the 1911 goes, you couldn't do much better in my biased opinion
Check out the Resources links at the top left of this page for more info.
Once you are a VA resident with a VA driver's license, you can purchase a handgun (assuming you're 21 y/o). We have instant criminal background check so there's no waiting period.
As far as the 1911 goes, you couldn't do much better in my biased opinion
Check out the Resources links at the top left of this page for more info.
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Re: New to VA, coming from Hawaii
to VGOF and VA. Not as many pretty beaches here but for gun lovers its a great place to live...No more catchy slogans for me...I am simply fed up...4...four...4...2+2...
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Re: New to VA, coming from Hawaii
Welcome aboard, Mac!
I like that!macdiesel wrote:This was the 6th site to pop up when I googled "gun forums"
You mentioned Ft Eustis... Are you coming to Virginia on orders, or are you becoming a resident?macdiesel wrote:Is there a wait period to acquire a handgun? What about a permit?
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OakRidgeStars
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Re: New to VA, coming from Hawaii
Good question, Rick. I should have asked that firstallingeneral wrote:You mentioned Ft Eustis... Are you coming to Virginia on orders, or are you becoming a resident?
Re: New to VA, coming from Hawaii
Please bring a copy of Obama's birth certificate with you...... 
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Re: New to VA, coming from Hawaii
to VGOF!GS78 wrote:Please bring a copy of Obama's birth certificate with you......
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Re: New to VA, coming from Hawaii
Welcome y"all
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Re: New to VA, coming from Hawaii
Hello and to VGOF!"The beauty of the Second Ammendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it."
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Re: New to VA, coming from Hawaii
Welcome grab a chair and sit a spell. 
Freindly folk here.
Freindly folk here. Yes I carry a Bible and a Gun, your point.
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Re: New to VA, coming from Hawaii
Indeed or in VA speak -- Y'all do that now ya heah?GS78 wrote:Please bring a copy of Obama's birth certificate with you......
No more catchy slogans for me...I am simply fed up...4...four...4...2+2...
Re: New to VA, coming from Hawaii
Welcome
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Re: New to VA, coming from Hawaii
Thanks a lot for the warm welcome guys! I am on orders to Ft. Eustis.