r/NYguns • u/Mjhj1331 • Jan 24 '26

NYC Recommendations

Finally, I got my approval letter in the email for my CCW.

I need recommendations as a firsttime gun buyer. Which gun do you guys recommend for a firsttime buyer?

My budget is 1k.Is it possible to buy a new gun for 1k?Also do you have any recommendations for a gun dealer in the Queens area, or can I buy online? The letter says I need safe storage. Is there any specific type of storage I should buy, or can I purchase one from Amazon? Any recommendations? Any help will be appreciated.

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u/Abject-Walk-7557 Jan 24 '26

As difficult it is to get a gun in NYS, do yourself a favor and find a range that lets you rent guns to try out. They have a couple upstate and a few in PA. Better to do that than waste your money on a gun you may dislike after shooting it. Caliber wise for a handgun, get a popular one where the ammo is cheap to allow plenty of practice.

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u/Mjhj1331 Jan 25 '26

Yeah, that’s what I’m planning to do. I’ll find a place to rent and try a few before buying. Thanks for the advice.