Just got my pistol license 3/28/22. I know, I keep stating that on these forums, but I want to be clear about my lack of experience up front.
I am comfortable with, and am enjoying, my first handgun, a Walther PDP Full size 4.5". I also have owned a Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge 18.5" for years.
All else being equal, I would be perfectly content with the two firearms I currently own. (I realize this may be an unpopular attitude amongst the collectors and aficionados here, but it is what it is, please judge me kindly.)
The SCOTUS may potentially make a ruling that may potentially affect the legality and details of carrying a handgun in NY State. I think we're all aware of the impending event.
To date, I have dismissed owning an easily concealable, carry friendly pistol, as I am of the feeling that I'm not legally allowed to EDC concealed anyway, so..... (to and from a range, or while actively/legally hunting, doesn't count to me, YMMV.).
My Walther is a full size pistol (and like I mentioned, I really like it). With the right wardrobe, I suppose I could carry it, but you have to understand my point.
Here's my question, asking for opinions and predictions:
If our SCOTUS does in fact make a favorable ruling, and at the outside chance that the Empire State conforms and abides by that favorable ruling (regardless of whatever restrictions and impediments they can throw down in the way), do you think that the availability of compact and subcompact pistols will become a major issue? Follow up (and, I suppose my primary question/concern), should someone (anyone) in my position, strongly consider acquiring a EDC friendly weapon now, before any potential ruling?
In other words, I'm concerned that the option to EDC will become available, I'll have a valid license, but I won't be able to buy an appropriate handgun.
I am comfortable with, and am enjoying, my first handgun, a Walther PDP Full size 4.5". I also have owned a Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge 18.5" for years.
All else being equal, I would be perfectly content with the two firearms I currently own. (I realize this may be an unpopular attitude amongst the collectors and aficionados here, but it is what it is, please judge me kindly.)
The SCOTUS may potentially make a ruling that may potentially affect the legality and details of carrying a handgun in NY State. I think we're all aware of the impending event.
To date, I have dismissed owning an easily concealable, carry friendly pistol, as I am of the feeling that I'm not legally allowed to EDC concealed anyway, so..... (to and from a range, or while actively/legally hunting, doesn't count to me, YMMV.).
My Walther is a full size pistol (and like I mentioned, I really like it). With the right wardrobe, I suppose I could carry it, but you have to understand my point.
Here's my question, asking for opinions and predictions:
If our SCOTUS does in fact make a favorable ruling, and at the outside chance that the Empire State conforms and abides by that favorable ruling (regardless of whatever restrictions and impediments they can throw down in the way), do you think that the availability of compact and subcompact pistols will become a major issue? Follow up (and, I suppose my primary question/concern), should someone (anyone) in my position, strongly consider acquiring a EDC friendly weapon now, before any potential ruling?
In other words, I'm concerned that the option to EDC will become available, I'll have a valid license, but I won't be able to buy an appropriate handgun.
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