Which handgun do you recommend for EDC?

Checked with one of the forumites, but thought I'd might as well check here too. Anyone been to Monte Casino recently and used their gun storage facilities and would be able to give a run down?
 
hellfire said:
Re: point 2 above... I'd argue that once a physical altercation has begun, it's difficult to draw at all regardless of chamber status.
And once you've drawn in that proximity to your assailant, things get very hairy. Truth is that firearms are not really meant to be used in situations with that distance between shooter and 'shootee'.
And having a loaded chamber while fighting for physical control of the firearm has very uncertain outcomes
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That's very true, but the point still stands. One up is essential, imo.
 
Arthur said:
Sorry for random firearm question (couldn't find a more appropriate thread).

Someone I know has to leave her firearms in a proper firearm safe at someone else's house. Are there any formalities (apart from a letter stating same) she need to comply with to do so?
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Is the other person also licensed? How many firearms are we talking about here?

Maybe your friend can install her own safe on the friends property and be the only one with the key, that way she will be the only one with access and wont need to get any storage permits? Not sure if this could be a possible work around?
 
rodga said:
Is the other person also licensed? How many firearms are we talking about here?

Maybe your friend can install her own safe on the friends property and be the only one with the key, that way she will be the only one with access and wont need to get any storage permits? Not sure if this could be a possible work around?
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Thanks for your advice and suggestions. I'm meeting the local firearms officer tomorrow morning to see what the options are.
 
Arthur said:
Thanks for your advice and suggestions. I'm meeting the local firearms officer tomorrow morning to see what the options are.
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R200/month per gun is excessive. I don't recall in which area you are, but ask her to check with the other gun stores.
 
kevin42 said:
I participated in a 6 hour weapon retention seminar yesterday at my jiujitsu gym and I learnt a bunch. A lot of realities were also made very clear.

The seminar was focused on ways to keep your weapon if someone is trying to take it away from you or trying to hold or grapple with you, all stand-up focused for this one including using things like a wall to your advantage. Next one we will be working more on the ground.

Another aspect of the seminar was practically using a personal tourniquet while in a stressed environment. At the beginning we were taught on the operation of a tourniquet and kept one on our persons throughout the seminar. At any given time, the instructor would shout a random limb where you've been "shot". You must then immediately apply the tourniquet within 30 seconds while also finding cover from the instructor's laser pen.

Some personal takeaways;
  1. Guys wearing anything other than appendix carry all had a disadvantage at some point.
  2. Every person after the seminar was convinced about 'one in the chamber'. There were no moments that I can remember where there would have been any time to rack the slide after an altercation has begun and the assailant is already physically on you.
tl;dr - moar training = good.
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What tourniquet do you have?
 
Neuk_ said:
Finally went to hand in my application for certificate of competency at Parkview Police Station, their electricity was out so I couldn't pay but we completed all the finger prints and forms, so when they are up again I'll have to head back.
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Finally, received an SMS confirming my Competency Certificate has been approved and I will receive another notification when it is available for collection.
 
Neuk_ said:
Finally, received an SMS confirming my Competency Certificate has been approved and I will receive another notification when it is available for collection.
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There won't be a ready for collection SMS. They don't print competency certificate cards anymore. It's an A4 printout they can issue anytime after it's approved. I would just go to the DFO and request a printout. That's what we did
 
ace119 said:
99 Working Days
139 Calendar Days

Another status change now, moved into “For Consideration”

Seems to be moving quicker now!
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102 Working Days
142 Calendar Days

I was approved yesterday!!! I’m very excited.

My DFO was out but arrange that I can get my print out this morning and collect my gun from my gun shop thereafter. (Tried my luck with another police station and that DFO didn’t want to help me with my print out haha so just sharing so no one else maybe wastes time).

Going to hit the range same time :)
 
ace119 said:
102 Working Days
142 Calendar Days

I was approved yesterday!!! I’m very excited.

My DFO was out but arrange that I can get my print out this morning and collect my gun from my gun shop thereafter. (Tried my luck with another police station and that DFO didn’t want to help me with my print out haha so just sharing so no one else maybe wastes time).

Going to hit the range same time :)
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I actually had to get my printouts from a different SAPS office. My one didn't have a printer.
 
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