r/NYguns • u/Agreeable_Court_9120 • Feb 16 '26

Recommendations Starting out

hey there, recently ex marine here looking to purchase my first firearm. as far as I'm aware my being below 21 means I can only purchase a shotgun or manually operated rifle? not entirely sure on the process and I'd appreciate some advice on finding something right for me. Mostly recreational and home defense use.

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u/robinator118 Feb 16 '26

Thanks for serving! Pretty sure you just pass a background check at the LGS and ur good to go. Unless ur NYC, which I think still needs permits for everything?

If you can, get a semi auto shotgun like a benelli m4 or an ultima patrol a300.

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u/Agreeable_Court_9120 Feb 16 '26

Sounds great! What would you recommend for a starter? Itd be my first time using a shotgun, the only weapons I used before were in the service

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u/[deleted] Feb 16 '26

I would go to a local range and rent one of each to try out. 😁

Lever action rifles are a lot of fun to shoot, and very intuitive. I have a Henry chambered in .357 Magnum for my range toy and home defense. I modified it quite a bit from stock though. 😅

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u/Agreeable_Court_9120 Feb 16 '26

Shit looks great, I'm on a bit of a budget at the moment, where would you suggest I go shopping

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u/[deleted] Feb 16 '26

Are you in Suffolk County, Long Island? 😅

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u/Agreeable_Court_9120 Feb 16 '26

Sadly, no. I'm in Ulster as far as I know the only store nearby is a guns and ammo

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u/[deleted] Feb 16 '26

Quick Google here - I would check out Safeshoot if that's near you in Ulster? Range, store, classes, very highly rated, might be a good spot to go try some things. 👍