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[John_W]

I have the Ruger LCP 380, I picked it up about five years ago at the Shoot Straight Gun Shop in Apopka. That's about 45 min down 441. I paid $299 and also at Gander Mountain in Ocala they are usually priced at $299.

The new chain called Rural King, they have one in Leesburg, it's actually not that far, it's in a shopping center just before the Hwy 27/441 split. They're a combination of Home Depot, a gun shop and a Walmart. Really good prices. I picked up a little bigger pistol the EAA SAR K2P for $279, it's a 9mm and the mag holds about 16 or 17. That was not for carry but for home defense.

EAA SAR K2P 9mm Semi-Automatic Full-Size Pistol 400426 : RK Guns

They are advertising the Ruger LCP 380 on their website for $227.99 but show they are sold out. Call the Leesburg store and see if the store has any or know when they will get restocked.

Search results for: 'ruger lcp 380' : RK Guns

I carry the LCP 380 in a small cloth sleeve I bought on eBay for $5 and have a second loaded mag on the outside of the sleeve with a heavy rubber band holding it. So I have one magazine loaded in the pistol and a second loaded mag attached to the sleeve (holster). I don't worry about not having a safety, when it's in the sleeve you really can't pull the trigger, and anyway it's not that light a trigger. The pistol when loaded is still the lightest and smallest I've seen.

RH Nylon Gun Pistol Pocket Holster Black Fit SML Auto 22 25 380 Ruger Kel Tec | eBay

[dewilson58]

Rugar.............I like the additional safety features.

[SCasey]

Another vote for the Ruger LCP in .380. Love it.

[Kent Brown]

I carry a Ruger LC9. Small, flat, with the right IWB holster you'll become comfortable with it. I added a hand grip extension to it. Think I paid around $370 for it about 4 years ago.

[drstevens]

I sold the LCP because of the long trigger pull and lack of safety. I have the S&W BG 380 which has the manual safety & better trigger. I also carry (my favorite) the James Bond Walther PPK 380. It is a little larger, heavier, expensive ($600), hard to find, but is extremely accurate and is single action & double action, plus has a de-cocker. Since this is a very personal decision, I highly recommend you shoot the gun (rent or borrow) and get a feel for the fit, accuracy, & trigger pull, before you buy. BTW 9mm have the cheapest ammo. Enjoy!

[Viperguy]

Not on point but for all you gun owners. I am a new resident from Colorado and I had a CC permit that has expired. I didn't go to the trouble of renewing it as I knew that I was moving here. Previous vet and pilot that had law enforcement training to carry in the cockpit. What will I need to do to get the permit here in Florida and where do I go? Thanks

[outlaw]

I would think long and hard regarding a manual safety. Unless you plan on regular and frequent practice for a long time, a manual safety can be your worst enemy in a panic situation. Even with practice, you may forget to arm in a defensive situation. The numerous cc pistols without a manual safety are very safe as long as you cc in a holster (pocket holster for pocket carry). People even offer a trigger holster that just covers the trigger; doesn't "increase" the effective size of the pistol for pocket carry.

[virgind]

Also buy insurance. Dont worry about sites on a gun you wont have time to aim. Just get close. Remember after 80 to 100 feet you wont hit the target anyway. Because of velocity drop. This is with a short barreled gun.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by outlaw

I would think long and hard regarding a manual safety. Unless you plan on regular and frequent practice for a long time, a manual safety can be your worst enemy in a panic situation. Even with practice, you may forget to arm in a defensive situation. The numerous cc pistols without a manual safety are very safe as long as you cc in a holster (pocket holster for pocket carry). People even offer a trigger holster that just covers the trigger; doesn't "increase" the effective size of the pistol for pocket carry.

I wouldn't buy a gun with a manual safety. The average time from the time of an attack until a concealed carry owner fires his gun is about two and a half seconds. Having to disengage a safety could mean the difference between life and death. (Yours, not the attacker's)

[John_W]

Originally Posted by cgilcreast

Not on point but for all you gun owners. I am a new resident from Colorado and I had a CC permit that has expired. I didn't go to the trouble of renewing it as I knew that I was moving here. Previous vet and pilot that had law enforcement training to carry in the cockpit. What will I need to do to get the permit here in Florida and where do I go? Thanks

As a vet, your copy of a DD214 saves you a lot time, you can skip the classroom training. Go to this website https://licensing.freshfromflorida.c...equest790.aspx and download the application and do what the website instructs.

You'll need fingerprints, I got mine at the Lady Lake Police Station. They usually have someone on duty that can handle that. They charged $5 and they transmitted them to Tallahassee but you'll also need your hard copy from the police.

You'll need a passport type photo, which will actually be used on the license. I went to the CVS on 441 across from Walmart. They charged $10, I think some Walgreens can do that also.

Take the fingerprints, the photo, the DD214 copy and the application along with a check for about $117 and mail it to Tallahassee, it's all on the application. The license is good for 7 years.

My brother who lives over by Daytona Beach, went to a facility in Jacksonville and they did everything on site in a hour or so. You will have to make an appointment, I'm not sure of the name but search online and you should see something like that and they probably have an Orlando location, or you can do like I did all in one day locally and then sit back and wait 6 - 8 weeks.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I went to Florida Gun Supply in Inverness for the CCW class. He calls it free but he charges $20.00 for what he says is his costs. They do everything there for you except fingerprints but they recommend a fingerprint place onn 27/441 a few miles from TV,n that takes care of everything else for you.

The owner is a bit out there about Muslims and the government, but if you look past that it's a great deal on the class, very convenient and a good place to train.

Online Gun Store - Florida Gun Supply Gun Store

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I went to Florida Gun Supply in Inverness for the CCW class. He calls it free but he charges $20.00 for what he says is his costs. They do everything there for you except fingerprints but they recommend a fingerprint place onn 27/441 a few miles from TV,n that takes care of everything else for you.

The owner is a bit out there about Muslims and the government, but if you look past that it's a great deal on the class, very convenient and a good place to train.

Online Gun Store - Florida Gun Supply Gun Store

I also recently attended-- similar sentiments

[CWGUY]

Concealed Weapons Licenses- Office of the Tax Collector - Lake County, Florida

[mizterz]

Once you narrow down your selection. I would strongly recommend firing a couple different models. You need to select something that fits your hand and that you are comfortable with.