Fortitude88
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This thread is written from the POV of a first-time firearms owner, brand new to guns. I have just purchased my first firearm and completed my CHL course - these are the recorded associated costs for new items with shipping and taxes (where applicable) included.
Firstly, if a person has never shot or owned a gun before (myself), it would be reasonable to assume that shooting one at a gun range would be an appropriate first step. Here are the associated fees for a first-time visit to a gun range (I wear eyeglasses and brought ear-plugs, so I was not charged for vision/hearing items):
Total: $74.90
Secondly, a person decides on a gun they want to own. Clearly, this decision and the associated ammunition - as well as the quantity - are subjective. Thirdly, providing the person wants to carry the firearm legally on their person, they need to attend a CHL course and get their CHL. These were my associated fees for this process:
Total: $2,587.38
Grand Total: $2,662.28
Firstly, if a person has never shot or owned a gun before (myself), it would be reasonable to assume that shooting one at a gun range would be an appropriate first step. Here are the associated fees for a first-time visit to a gun range (I wear eyeglasses and brought ear-plugs, so I was not charged for vision/hearing items):
- Range Fee: $20.00
- Ammunition - 100 rounds of .45 ACP ($23.95/box X2 boxes): $47.90
- Rental Gun: $5.00
- Two Paper Targets ($1 ea.): $2.00
Total: $74.90
Secondly, a person decides on a gun they want to own. Clearly, this decision and the associated ammunition - as well as the quantity - are subjective. Thirdly, providing the person wants to carry the firearm legally on their person, they need to attend a CHL course and get their CHL. These were my associated fees for this process:
- Firearm - 1911 Kimber Ultra CDP II .45: $1,267.30
- Ammunition - 1,500 rounds of .45 ACP: $775.40
- Ammunition Storage Box: $20.00
- Holster - Milt Sparks Versa Max II, w/ clips: $178.33
- Headphones - Howard Leight R-01526 Impact Sport Electronic Earmuffs: $49.17
- CHL Course: $100.00
- CHL: $142.00
- Range Fee, to qualify for CHL: $11.00
- Ammunition - 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition, to qualify for CHL: $17.00
- B-27 Paper Target, to qualify for CHL: $1.00
- Digital Fingerprinting Service: $10.43
- Passport Photographs: $10.00
- Shipping Fees for Application Materials via USPS: $5.75
Total: $2,587.38
Grand Total: $2,662.28
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