CT Members, sound off !

east shoreline here

A CT Newbie here. Grew up in Niantic, currently live in Norwich and work in Uncasville. It seems that there are few ranges/gunshops nearby. Taking my Pistol Safety class on Sunday and applying for my permit on Monday.

Anyone been to hoffmans? Its good but they don't have thier range open yet.

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Originally Posted by DogRanger

Anyone been to hoffmans? Its good but they don't have thier range open yet.

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I headeed up to Hoffmans a couple of weekends ago. Nice place. I have yet to get my permit, so it was strictly WINDOW shopping. No hands on stuff yet. I submitted the application 3 weeks ago, I figure another 3 weeks and I should be good to go. Once I am ready, they will be my first stop. Cabellas has a nice selection too. I also heard that Newington Gun Exchange has a nice shop, although I did not check it out.

Newington has quite a few used handguns,rifles and shotguns. I'll be going to Hoffmans with in the next week or so ,have something on layaway. :smt023

I just got my temporary permit yesterday and will pick up my 5 year on Monday. WOOHOOOOO.

Congrats. I see your in norwich, I'm in old saybrook. Do you know what your first gun will be?

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Originally Posted by DogRanger

Congrats. I see your in norwich, I'm in old saybrook. Do you know what your first gun will be?

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I didn't realize the State Police Clerks had today off, so 5 year is delayed until later this week.:smt076

I think I am leaning towards a Springfield XD45 or XDm-9. I haven't handled a lot of guns and Hoffman's wont let you touch one without a permit. I noticed that they rent pistols as well, but their range is not open. I need to get into a gun club or become a memeber of an indoor/outdoor range but there are few in SE Connecticut. I am no no big hurry, I want to make sure that the first one I get is one I will like. There will be plenty of time to get other pistols in the future.

Hello all... new guy from the New Haven area...

rj

Hoffmans range is now open.....:smt023

Did you shoot there?

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Originally Posted by DogRanger

Did you shoot there?

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Not yet.

New to the board and also from CT, Colchester to be exact. Are there any outdoor shooting ranges here run by the state like back in Michigan?

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Originally Posted by judd

New to the board and also from CT, Colchester to be exact. Are there any outdoor shooting ranges here run by the state like back in Michigan?

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I think there is one in Glastonbury that is town run.

Thanks Ashman, appreciate the reply. I am new to CT and new to guns. I am looking to get a handgun for personal defense and range shooting. How difficult is it to obtain a permit in CT? What steps have to be followed?

TIA

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Originally Posted by judd

Thanks Ashman, appreciate the reply. I am new to CT and new to guns. I am looking to get a handgun for personal defense and range shooting. How difficult is it to obtain a permit in CT? What steps have to be followed?

TIA

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Fill out application for Town/temp permit - $35 - Must get it Notarized
Take 8 hour NRA Class - $85 and up
Fingerprinted and Background Check - $20
3 Letters of Reference
Once everything is approved (about 4 weeks).......
$35 for your 5 year CCW issued at State Police Department or Dept of Public Safety where photo is taken. Must get this within 60 days of the date on the town/temp or you have to re-apply (and re-pay).
GOOD LUCK

Thanks again Ashman!

Ashman, I forgot to ask. How do you like your XD9? I am looking at this gun to be my first handgun.

thanks,

judd

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Originally Posted by judd

Ashman, I forgot to ask. How do you like your XD9? I am looking at this gun to be my first handgun.

thanks,

judd

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I have not had an opportunity to get to the range. I hope to get there sometime this week.

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